Patents by Inventor Brian E. Gapco

Brian E. Gapco 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).

  • Key handle
    Patent number: 6164102
    Abstract: A bulbous hand grip facilitates the turning of a key within a lock by increasing the turning radius through which the key is turned, as well as providing finger and hand surfaces which may be utilized during turning. The hand grip may include a substantially arcuate or spheroidal surface contour. The key may be secured within the hand grip by elastic deformation forces and/or by conventional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Brian E. Gapco
  • Self-releasing tensioner
    Patent number: 5266067
    Abstract: A tensioner includes a mechanism for presetting a biasing force for tensioning a belt or chain with a predetermined force. A locking and release mechanism maintains the tensioner in a locked or preset condition prior to installation and automatically releases the preset tensioning force during installation of the tensioner to a mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation
    Inventor: Brian E. Gapco