Patents by Inventor Charles E. Bond

Charles E. Bond 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).

  • Solenoid enabled lock for vending machines and the like
    Patent number: 4167104
    Abstract: A solenoid enabled draw lock for securing a cabinet door to a vending machine cabinet and the like to prevent pilferage of the cabinet's contents. A door-mounted solenoid actuated dead bolt extends through coaxial apertures in the lock housing, lock cylinder and handle to permit extension of the lock handle only when the solenoid is retractably energized and otherwise restrains the handle in its retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Assignee: Coca-Cola Bottling Works Company
    Inventor: Charles E. Bond