Patents by Inventor James Jacob Berger

James Jacob Berger 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).

  • Apparatus and method for selectively securing a valve in an open or closed position
    Patent number: 7044148
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a locking apparatus adapted to interface with a valve and to selectively secure the valve in an open or closed position. More specifically, a valve handle lock is provided which is tamper resistant and is generally capable of use with valves produced by many manufacturers. The present invention further includes a locking mechanism that shrouds a portion of the valve handle attachment hardware and which can be used in conjunction with a typical padlock or other type of securement mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Sabber Design & Manufacturing
    Inventors: James Jacob Berger, Steven A. Berger
  • Apparatus and method for selectively securing a valve in an open or closed position
    Publication number: 20040226611
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a locking apparatus adapted to interface with a valve and to selectively secure the valve in an open or closed position. More specifically, a valve handle lock is provided which is tamper resistant and is generally capable of use with valves produced by many manufacturers. The present invention further includes a locking mechanism that shrouds a portion of the valve handle attachment hardware and which can be used in conjunction with a typical padlock or other type of securement mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: James Jacob Berger, Steven A. Berger