Patents by Inventor Frank Aartsen

Frank Aartsen 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).

  • Latching mechanism
    Patent number: 7394036
    Abstract: A radial latching mechanism for engaging a safety switch is described. The radial latching mechanism includes an actuator holder, and an actuator for engaging the safety switch, attached to the actuator holder in a predetermined orientation relative to the holder. The mechanism has a body for supporting the actuator holder, and a first radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder. The radial latching mechanism further includes a second radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder. Each pivot point has a pivot axis, all of the pivot axes being substantially parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: EJA, Limited
    Inventor: Frank A. Aartsen
  • Latching mechanism
    Publication number: 20050285411
    Abstract: A radial latching mechanism for engaging a safety switch is described. The radial latching mechanism includes an actuator holder, and an actuator for engaging the safety switch, attached to the actuator holder in a predetermined orientation relative to the holder. The mechanism has a body for supporting the actuator holder, and a first radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder. The radial latching mechanism further includes a second radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder. Each pivot point has a pivot axis, all of the pivot axes being substantially parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Aartsen