Patents by Inventor Chris Lockhart

Chris Lockhart 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).

  • AUTOMATED OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A CONTAINER HAVING A HINGED LID
    Publication number: 20080257331
    Abstract: An actuator moves the hinged lid of a cooking grill or similar container between a closed position and an opened position when an electronic sensor detects the approach of a person. For example, the actuator can open the lid when a person approaches, and then close the lid at a later time, such as when the person activates a switch or leaves the area, or after a time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Chris LOCKHART
  • Automated opening/closing apparatus and method for a container having a hinged lid
    Patent number: 7392804
    Abstract: An actuator moves the hinged lid of a cooking grill or similar container between a closed position and an opened position when an electronic sensor detects the approach of a person. For example, the actuator can open the lid when a person approaches, and then close the lid at a later time, such as when the person activates a switch or leaves the area, or after a time interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Inventor: Chris A. Lockhart
  • Automated opening/closing apparatus and method for a container having a hinged lid
    Publication number: 20060102165
    Abstract: An actuator moves the hinged lid of a cooking grill or similar container between a closed position and an opened position when an electronic sensor detects the approach of a person. For example, the actuator can open the lid when a person approaches, and then close the lid at a later time, such as when the person activates a switch or leaves the area, or after a time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Chris Lockhart