Patents by Inventor Bengt Lager

Bengt Lager has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240106152
    Abstract: Various examples are provided related to outlet safety covers. In one example, a safety cover for an electrical outlet includes a mounting plate and an access cover comprising an outer face and four side panels. The mounting plate has a substantially rectangular edge including a first mounting groove extending in a first side of the edge and second and third mounting grooves in a second side of the edge opposite the first side. The four side panels include a first side panel including a first cover engagement tab extending and the second side panel including a disengagement opening and second and third cover engagement tabs on opposite sides of the disengagement opening. The access cover can be secured to the mounting plate and can be released from the mounting plate by flexing the second side panel disengaging at least one of the second and third cover engagement tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: Bengt Lager
  • Patent number: 11596231
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Publication number: 20210235869
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Patent number: 10912384
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Patent number: 10587067
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for outlet safety cover plates. In one example, an outlet safety cover plate includes a cover having a front face and a rear side; a first pair of prongs extending from the rear side of the cover, the first pair of prongs configured to fit into a first pair of contact openings in an electrical outlet; and a second pair of prongs extending from the rear side of the cover, the second pair of prongs aligned with the first pair of prongs and configured to fit into a second pair of contact openings in an electrical outlet, where a width of the first pair of prongs is approximately two thirds of a width of the second pair of prongs. In another example, an outlet safety cover plate includes first and second covers that align with each other when inserted in an electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Publication number: 20190150617
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Publication number: 20180151973
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for outlet safety cover plates. In one example, an outlet safety cover plate includes a cover having a front face and a rear side; a first pair of prongs extending from the rear side of the cover, the first pair of prongs configured to fit into a first pair of contact openings in an electrical outlet; and a second pair of prongs extending from the rear side of the cover, the second pair of prongs aligned with the first pair of prongs and configured to fit into a second pair of contact openings in an electrical outlet, where a width of the first pair of prongs is approximately two thirds of a width of the second pair of prongs. In another example, an outlet safety cover plate includes first and second covers that align with each other when inserted in an electrical outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Publication number: 20180007976
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a swaddle safety system that prevents an infant from rolling over on his or her back by affixing a swaddle garment to a surface cover such as, e.g., a sheet, mattress cover, or floor mat. The swaddle garment is affixed to the surface cover via an affixing mechanism including, e.g., straps, buttons, snaps, Velcro®, and/or hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventor: BENGT LAGER
  • Patent number: 8002172
    Abstract: A shredding/recycling paper collection system and device, wherein a cabinet-style housing with a self-locking door is adapted with a paper guard member to prevent unauthorized reach-in access and assist with directional feed, and wherein the door-mounted paper guard member and the uniquely supported collection bag hangers facilitate easy authorized access to collection bag contents, while also providing secure positioning for weighty materials within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Bengt Lager
  • Publication number: 20090079306
    Abstract: A shredding/recycling paper collection system and device, wherein a cabinet-style housing with a self-locking door is adapted with a paper guard member to prevent unauthorized reach-in access and assist with directional feed, and wherein the door-mounted paper guard member and the uniquely supported collection bag hangers facilitate easy authorized access to collection bag contents, while also providing secure positioning for weighty materials within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Bengt Lager