Patents by Inventor Jeffrey K. Dorris

Jeffrey K. Dorris 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).

  • Connection system for mounting a device onto a support arm
    Patent number: 8205847
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connection system for attaching and detaching a device to and from a support arm. The connection system is comprised of a key member having a keyed portion. A first section is attachable to a support arm. The first section is dimensioned to receive the keyed portion of the key member. A second section is attachable to a device. The second section is dimensioned to attach to the first section. An actuator is operable to move between a first position and a second position. The second section is locked to the first section when the actuator is in the first position. The second section is detachable from the first section when the key member is locked to the first section and the actuator is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Dorris, Alan R. Williams
  • CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A DEVICE ONTO A SUPPORT ARM
    Publication number: 20110108689
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connection system for attaching and detaching a device to and from a support arm. The connection system is comprised of a key member having a keyed portion. A first section is attachable to a support arm. The first section is dimensioned to receive the keyed portion of the key member. A second section is attachable to a device. The second section is dimensioned to attach to the first section. An actuator is operable to move between a first position and a second position. The second section is locked to the first section when the actuator is in the first position. The second section is detachable from the first section when the key member is locked to the first section and the actuator is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Dorris, Alan R. Williams