Patents by Inventor Henry M. Reitzel

Henry M. Reitzel 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).

  • Patent number: 4497419
    Abstract: A cap is disclosed for closing an aperture having a camming surface extending axially inwardly about its periphery. The cap includes a first body portion having a diameter larger than the aperture and a second body portion having an outer diameter smaller than the aperture. A gasket is disposed adjacent the first body portion. A first slot extends diametrally through the second body portion. Second and third chordal slots extend partially through the second body portion and are parallel to the first diametral slot. The first, second, and third slots define first and second parallel lever arms. Each lever arm includes a portion extending radially beyond the outer diameter of the second body portion to engage the camming surface of the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Stant Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Reitzel