Patents Examined by Lloyd A. Gall
  • Patent number: 11047155
    Abstract: A concealed anti-tamper device to prevent unauthorized opening and tampering with a manufactured product includes a shell, an anti-dismantling structure concealed in the shell, and at least one key. The shell defines a through hole and a slot. The anti-dismantling structure includes anti-dismantling hook module with hook, driving module, and resetting component anti-dismantling hook module. The anti-dismantling hook module is movable within the shell, and when the product is to be locked, the separate key rotates the driving module, which drives the hook of the anti-dismantling hook module to embed in the slot. The key is rotated in the opposite direction to unlock, until the driving module separates from the anti-dismantling hook module, and the resetting component separates the hook from the slot by the restoring force of a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: NANNING FUGUI PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu-Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 11047152
    Abstract: The present application provides an electric lock device, adopting a clutch mechanism composed of a driven gear and a turntable. The first side of the driven gear is provided with a mounting position for the turntable to be embedded, the sidewall of the mounting position is provided with an arc-shaped recess, and the outer sidewall of the turntable is provided with an arc-shaped bump corresponding to the arc-shaped recess. The central angle corresponding to the arc-shaped recess is denoted as ?, and the central angle corresponding to the arc-shaped bump is denoted as ?, then ? and ? satisfy: ????180°. Based on the above structure, there is a rotation virtual position greater than or equal to 180° between the driven gear and the turntable, that is, the gear can be rotated at least 180° regardless of the angle to which the gear rotates the turntable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN KAADAS INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yaoyi Shen, Wenqing Peng, Hanmei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11035149
    Abstract: An exemplary product line system includes a common platform and a plurality of component families, each of which includes a plurality of interchangeable component species configured for use with the common platform. The common platform includes an inside drive assembly and a chassis assembly including a chassis and an outside drive assembly. A lockset assembled from the system includes the common platform and a plurality of modular components. Each of the modular components corresponds to a respective one of the component families, and is provided as a selected species of the corresponding component family. The lockset has a function defined by the set of component species installed to the lockset. The function of the lockset can be changed by altering the set of component species installed to the lockset without disassembling the chassis assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Kenton H. Barker, Subbiah Gopalakrishnan, David J. Hurlbert, Kasey Wachtendorf, Snehil Solanki, Dilip Bangaru, Austin M. Roup, Rakesh Murali
  • Patent number: 11028618
    Abstract: An electronic padlock comprising a lock body, a locking hook moveably connected to the lock body, and an unlocking assembly, a locking mechanism, and a mechanical unlocking system and an electronic unlocking system which are provided in the lock body. One end of the mechanical unlocking system and one end of the electronic unlocking system are movably connected to the unlocking assembly to drive the unlocking assembly to perform position conversion between a first position and a second position, respectively; a locking mechanism is defined at the unlocking assembly, when the unlocking assembly is in the first position, the locking mechanism limits a position of the locking hook, the electronic padlock is in a locked state; when the unlocking assembly is in the second position, the locking mechanism is disengaged inwardly from the locking hook so that the locking hook can be pulled out to unlock the electronic padlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: DONGGUAN QINGXI KWONG WAH LOCK MFY. CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Man Leung Thomas Liu
  • Patent number: 11028622
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a panelboard guard assembly configured to restrict access to a panelboard having a cover and a door defined therein, the cover having first and second side edges. The panelboard guard assembly includes overlapping members that are, at least in some implementations, mutually coupled to each other. The panelboard guard assembly further includes an adjustment mechanism that extends between and couples the members together, the adjustment mechanism facilitating adjustment of the distance between the outer ends of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ADK Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Kit Canaday, Christopher Anthony Canaday
  • Patent number: 11028621
    Abstract: A security lock for vehicles, especially for the cargo compartments of lorries or vans, but also usable on other doors, uses a clamp having two halves or plates such that same hold a bolt, increasing the contact area in the event of a possible attack or leverage, and, if the surface of the vehicle becomes deformed, the two halves jam the bolt, further increasing security and reducing the possibility of opening. In the security lock, the system of inside opening by a cable is eliminated. Further, opening from the inside of the vehicle is performed by rotating a shaft or handle perpendicular to the surface of the vehicle, preventing the vehicle from being accessed from the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: INDULOCKS CERRADURAS INSUSTRIALES SL
    Inventor: Pedro Toran Poggio
  • Patent number: 11021894
    Abstract: In general, the present invention is incorporated in a cam lock housing that is securable relative to a drawer or door. Coupled to the cam lock housing is an actuator package. The actuator package of this exemplary cam lock system can include a retractable geared plate or tongue, a micro gear motor, a controller, and a power system. In operation, the drive gear/pinion causes lateral displacement of tongue towards or away from a latch in order to lock or unlock the item. As such, a medicine cabinet (or similar), can be remotely locked or unlocked. Alternatively, rotation of a physical key within the cam lock rotates the cam lock housing and the tongue towards or away from a latch so that the cam lock can also be operated manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Smart Armor Protected, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Zastrow, Ira Hayes, William Birgen
  • Patent number: 11008781
    Abstract: A padlock comprises a bolt unit having a stopper, a brake unit being moveable up-and-down, and a drive unit for driving the movement of the brake unit. The drive unit includes a drive motor and a driving cap fixedly sleeved on a drive lever. The driving cap includes a lug boss. The brake unit includes a first spring fixedly connected to a tumbler. The spacing of the coils of the first spring matches the lug boss such that the lug boss can move inside or outside of a threaded gap thereof. After the padlock is locked or unlocked, even if the drive lever continues to rotate, the lug boss just moves out of the first spring and may not drive the first spring to move up or down. Thus, the tumbler stops moving up or down and will not generate a pressure on the internal structure of the padlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: PURIMEE QIANHAI (SHENZHEN) INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Licai Long, Hai Li, Zhihong Luo
  • Patent number: 11008787
    Abstract: A locking device for preferred securement to the locking bars located on the doors of shipping container. The device includes a main frame and two preferably J-shaped plates. The a hub portion along with a first plate define an first securement area for the locking device to a first locking bar and a movable member along with a second plate define a second securement area for the second locking bar. A lock having a main shaft is inserted into the main frame and prevents the plates from being pulled outward. The lock is maintain in positioned by a solenoid which is disposed within a portion of the main frame in a closed/locked position preventing the lock and main shaft from being pulled out of the main frame. Upon receipt of an authorized remote command or password the solenoid is caused to be retracted allowing the main shaft to be move and freeing the two plates so that they can be pulled outwards allowing the locking device to be removed from the locking bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Arturo Valdes Rudd
  • Patent number: 10995541
    Abstract: A valet vault is described herein. The valet vault may be constructed with components that result in improved strength and prevent theft. In one example embodiment, the vault may comprise a service side, an attachment side, and four exterior sides, a lockable utility box, a secured storage area being accessible through a door where a hinged end of the door is pivotally connected to a door frame by at least one hinge, and a security plate substantially separating the secured storage area and the lockable utility box. The vault may comprise a catch/latch to stop the door. The vault may comprise an illuminatable sign that does not compromise the security of the secured storage area. The door may comprise reinforcements. The vault may be a podium or be coupled to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: The Valet Vault, LLC
    Inventors: Zachary Robertson Wojohn, Richard Grant Henry
  • Patent number: 10995527
    Abstract: A retractable outside door handle assembly may include: an outside door handle protruded outward in a width direction of a vehicle rather than a door outer panel configuring a door of the vehicle or being receivable to an opening formed at the door outer panel; a first link having one end connected to one end of the outside door handle and the other end extending downward along a height direction of the vehicle; a second link having one end connected to one side and the other side of the outside door handle and the other end extending along the height direction of the vehicle; a main arm having one end rotatably connected to the door outer panel and the other end connected to the second link; and a moving block connected to the other end of the first link and the other end of the second link and movable upwards and downwards along the height direction of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jungho Han
  • Patent number: 10968662
    Abstract: The dual lock system can have a primary lock having a first bolt, a first external access control interface, a handle on an internal face of the door, a first mechanism to control the retraction of the first bolt based on either one of the first external access control interface and the handle, the first mechanism having an actuator which is moveable vertically in response to the activation of the handle; a secondary lock having a second bolt, a second external access control interface, a second mechanism to control the retraction of the second bolt based on the second external access control interface, the second mechanism having a rotary shaft linked to the retraction of the second bolt; a connecting element connected to transfer the vertical movement of the actuator to a rotary movement of the rotary shaft, wherein both the first bolt and the second bolt are retracted upon activation of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: dormakaba USA Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Dunnigan, Brian Craycraft, James Lawhorn, Kenney Clay Sledd
  • Patent number: 10961747
    Abstract: A device for securing a door includes an elongated flat rigid member. A first segment is connected to a second segment by a transition segment perpendicular to the first and second segments. The first segment forms an aperture to admit a restraining device. The device also includes a first blocking member having two apertures and configured to engage the first member such that the restraining device restrains the first blocking member relative to the flat rigid member. The device also includes a second blocking member configured to lockably engage the second segment, thereby securing the device relative to a frame of the door with the first and second segments on opposite sides of the frame. When the device is secured and the door closed, and the first blocking member restrained relative to the flat rigid member, the door is blocked from being opened by the first and second blocking members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: U.S. Government as represented by the Director, National Security Agency
    Inventors: David A. Myers, Adam S. Wytko
  • Patent number: 10961746
    Abstract: A mortise lock system may include a plurality of hub lock actuators which may be independently actuatable to inhibit a retraction of a latch bolt of the mortise lock system. One of the plurality of hub lock actuators may be electrically driven and responsive to a lockdown command received from a remote device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: dormakaba USA Inc.
    Inventor: Brian H. Hood
  • Patent number: 10959474
    Abstract: A helmet locking device that allows a rider to securely lock the helmet to a supporting structure, such as a motorcycle. The device includes a mounting bracket configured to conform to and fit around a tubular structure on the motorcycle. The device also includes an anchoring member that is mounted on to the helmet. The mounting bracket and the anchoring member include elements that allow them to be slidably coupled to each other and secured by a locking element thus preventing the removal and theft of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventor: Billy Huu Le
  • Patent number: 10959522
    Abstract: A concealed storage area is disclosed that provides easily accessible and concealed in-wall storage. The storage area includes a three-dimensional storage container inserted into and secured in a wall opening, which can be covered up by a removable and/or fracturable concealing cover. The concealing cover can be painted or otherwise decorated so as to conceal the storage container or to render it more aesthetically acceptable for a particular environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventor: Dean George
  • Patent number: 10961753
    Abstract: A retractable outside door handle assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an outside door handle protruded outward in a width direction of a vehicle rather than a door outer panel configuring a door of the vehicle or being receivable to an opening formed at the door outer panel. A first link has one end connected to one end of the outside door handle and the other end extending downward along a height direction of the vehicle. A second link has one end connected to one side and the other side of the outside door handle and the other end extending along the height direction of the vehicle. A main arm has one end rotatably connected to the door outer panel and the other end connected to the second link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jungho Han
  • Patent number: 10954693
    Abstract: Mechanically or electromechanically positioning a deadbolt used to lock or unlock a door is disclosed. An electromechanical lock can include a deadbolt to be positioned to lock or unlock a door. The deadbolt can be mechanically positioned based on the rotation of a paddle of the electromechanical lock or electromechanically positioned via a motor being turned on to position the deadbolt. A disengagement mechanism can disengage an engagement cog from a worm gear hub of a gear train of the motor upon the mechanical positioning, but remain engaged upon the electromechanical positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: LEVEL HOME, INC.
    Inventors: John H. Martin, Kenneth D. Goto, Thomas E. King, Jordan R. Fountain
  • Patent number: 10947758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a padlock having a metal U-shaped rod seated in an outer polymer body. The padlock has a one-piece actuating device that is formed by a base that is operatively associated with the core of the cylinder unit, an elongate body portion that is positioned above the base and has end portions designed to be seated in corresponding recesses of the rod, and a stop portion that projects laterally from the elongate body portion. Rotating the core of the cylinder unit to open the padlock causes the rotation of the base of the actuating device, and consequently the rotation of the elongate body, causing the end portions of the elongate body to come out of the recesses in the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: PADO S/A INDUSTRIAL COMERCIAL E IMPORTADORA
    Inventor: Rafael Francisco Ferreira
  • Patent number: 10948263
    Abstract: A long gun storage container. The container includes a housing having a storage compartment and an opening providing access to the compartment. A door is hingedly mounted to the housing and is operable to selectively close the opening. A latch mechanism is provided to selectively lock the door in its closed position and provide multiple axis securement. A control system is provided to allow for electronic unlocking of the latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew Mack