Patents by Inventor Chris Kolefas

Chris Kolefas 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).

  • Impact-responsive signal transmitting device
    Patent number: 5883569
    Abstract: A mobile object with circuitry which transmits a signal upon impact of the object. The signal is received by a receiver which generates a sound in accordance with the signal. The occurrence of an impact can be detected by the contacting of conductive layers caused by the temporary deformation of the object or acoustically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Chris Kolefas
  • Supporting arm with locking means for a hinged panel
    Patent number: 5588259
    Abstract: A device for supporting a hinged panel in an open position and for locking the panel in a closed position. A first embodiment of a device according to the present invention comprises an arm with an inverse-L shaped slot for receiving therein a pin attached to the swinging end of the panel. When the pin is in a first leg of the slot, the panel is allowed to swing open. When the pin is in a second leg of the slot, the panel is locked in the closed position. A further embodiment of the device of the present invention comprises a retaining device for preventing the arm from pivoting when the panel is closed, thereby locking the panel in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Chris Kolefas