Patents by Inventor Jeffrey E. Toycen

Jeffrey E. Toycen 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).

  • Variable containment vessel
    Patent number: 7712405
    Abstract: An explosion containment vessel includes an inner frame structure for surrounding a potential explosive device, and an outer expandable containment vessel, which expands with the explosion, thereby mitigating potential damage that a bomb blast could do. In addition, a bomb capturing device is provided on the bottom end of the inner frame for lifting the explosive device into the inner frame and for closing the bottom end of the inner frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey E Toycen, Robert L. Musgrove
  • Double-crimper for blasting caps
    Patent number: 6748617
    Abstract: A pliers-type of crimper for blasting caps adapted for forming a double crimp in a single operation. For safety, the crimper is constructed of a lightweight non-sparking and non-magnetic material, specifically, aluminum, which is provided with a heavy dense anodic coating to provide the desired wear properties. The use of aluminum facilitates the forming of the intricate crimping elements in an integral structure for low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignees: EOD Performance Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Toycen, Darryl L. Aspey, Darin J. Goodwiler
  • Collapsible ladder
    Patent number: 5211260
    Abstract: A collapsible ladder that is relatively rigid and includes friction means for controlling the rate of deployment. The ladder comprises a plurality of tubular rungs and side support members pivotally connected between each end of adjacent rungs, each side support member comprising a pair of pivotally interconnected tubular links each having a length less than half of that of the rungs. The links have ends with flat surfaces defining a contacting region for contacting the flat surface of an adjacent pivotally interconnected link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Toycen
  • Line releasing pulley system
    Patent number: 5201496
    Abstract: A line releasing pulley system suitable for the remote conveyance of an article, such as an improvised explosive device, along a complex path, involving many direction changes. The pulley system comprises a pulley frame having a pivoting cheek plate that provides automatic release of the line as a breaker member on the line passes over the pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Solicitor General
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Bradette, Jeffrey E. Toycen