Patents by Inventor David A. Oestermeyer

David A. Oestermeyer 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).

  • Publication number: 20070040393
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cable seal locks with a body assembly integrated with structures defining storage or transportation chambers or compartments or the closure member components therefor. A cable seal lock body assembly is integrated with a component defining a receptacle or a separate mounting housing. The housing, in one form includes a slot to receive a mounting strap. In other forms, the housing includes a mounting base and a separate top portion that receives the lock body assembly. The top portion and base are assembled after attachment of the base to a component of a storage compartment or closure member. The lock body housing prevents removal of the top portion from the base and the base from the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Salco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James McLaughlin, Joshua Chesser, Andrew Crouse, Alex DeGutis, Peter Gubricky, Charles Horne, David Oestermeyer
  • Patent number: 7097217
    Abstract: The present disclosure shows a security lock arrangement for a covered access opening. It shows a cable seal lock body housed in the cavity of a housing that is welded to a structure defining a covered access. The cable of the cable seal lock passes through a latch for the access opening cover and through the lock body from which it cannot be removed without destruction of the cable. A new cable is usable with the lock body permanently mounted to the covered access opening structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Salco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Chesser, Andrew C. Crouse, Alex V. Degutis, Peter J. Gubricky, Charles L. Horne, David A. Oestermeyer, James M. McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20050127690
    Abstract: The present disclosure shows a security lock arrangement for a covered access opening. It shows a cable seal lock body housed in the cavity of a housing that is welded to a structure defining a covered access. The cable of the cable seal lock passes through a latch for the access opening cover and through the lock body from which it cannot be removed without destruction of the cable. A new cable is usable with the lock body permanently mounted to the covered access opening structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Joshua Chesser, Andrew Crouse, Alex Degutis, Peter Gubricky, Charles Horne, David Oestermeyer, James McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 5738396
    Abstract: A latch system for retaining hatch covers on railroad cars can accommodate any hatch cover type made by any car builder. The latch has a universal arm with a custom-made hinge adapter at one end for pivotally connecting the arm to any hatch design or cover type. The other end of the arm mounts a catch adaptor which receives a catch bolt for retaining the arm in a closed position. The arm also has fittings for accepting brackets and wings for vented hatch covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Salco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Oestermeyer, Brian D. Putnam, William F. Burian
  • Patent number: 5239772
    Abstract: A pesticide device holder for railroad cars has a frame resting in a hatch coaming. The frame has a gas-permeable underside support sheet and an impervious upper membrane. Pesticide devices, such as fumigant packages, rest between the support sheet and membrane. A separator is provided to prevent contact between the fumigant packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Salco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Burian, Kathlynn R. Jahns, David A. Oestermeyer