Patents by Inventor Brian D. Slocum

Brian D. Slocum 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).

  • Patent number: 5836638
    Abstract: A fuel door assembly comprises a housing having an open main compartment, a door covering the main compartment when in a closed position with respect thereto, and a push-push lock engagable with the door by means of a latch on its inner surface. The push-push lock is reciprocatingly operable between a first fixed position and a second fixed position. When in the first fixed position, the push-push lock holds the door in a completely closed condition. When in the second fixed position, the push-push lock holds the door in a partially opened condition, so that it may be grasped manually and moved to a fully opened condition. The fuel door assembly satisfies the styling desire for a flat hidden door lacking a finger opening, but at lower cost than that associated with a cable or electrical solenoid opening mechanism. The fuel door assembly further will not fly open if accidentally activated, such as by equipment in a car wash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D. Slocum