Patents by Inventor Joe Elliott

Joe Elliott 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: 7556229
    Abstract: A clamp for securing an item includes a locking rod, first and second clamping members, and a retainer. The locking rod includes an elongated body and a locking member connected to a first end of the elongated body. The locking member is movable between a clamping position and a release position. The first clamping member includes a first opening for receiving a second end of the locking rod body therethrough. The second clamping member is adapted to align with the first clamping member to receive the item therebetween. The retainer is connected to the second clamping member and includes a second opening for receiving the second end of the locking rod body and an interlocking feature for engaging a corresponding interlocking feature on the locking rod body when the locking rod body is in a first rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joe Elliott, Frank Scott
  • Patent number: 7497705
    Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an electrical plug. The device includes a body and a retaining member disposed within the body and axially movable between a prong retaining position and a prong releasing position. The retaining member includes a prong engaging portion and a prong retaining portion. The prong engaging portion is configured to engage at least one of the first and second prongs when the first prong is inserted in the first slot for movement of the retaining member from the prong releasing position to the prong retaining position. The prong retaining portion is configured to extend through the first transverse aperture when the first prong is inserted in the first slot, and is configured to withdraw from the first transverse aperture when the first prong is pulled from the first slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Dwayne Larson, Michael Brojanac, Joe Elliott, Mark D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090007614
    Abstract: A mountable lock includes a lock body and a retaining member. The lock body is configured to be secured to an external structure by at least one fastening member. The lock body includes a lock interface movable from a locking condition to an unlocking condition in response to proper user manipulation of the lock interface. The retaining member includes a first end receivable in a first opening of the lock body and lockingly engageable with the lock body when the lock interface is in the locking condition, the first end being disengageable from the first opening when the lock interface is in the unlocking condition. The at least one fastening member is accessible through a passageway in the lock body that is blocked when the retaining member is in locking engagement with the lock body, thereby preventing disassembly of the lock body from the external structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Armstrong, Joe ELLIOTT, Tom Gernetzke, D. Scott KALOUS, Michael TINSTMAN
  • Patent number: 7380425
    Abstract: A lock having a movable shroud for protecting a lock shackle is disclosed. The lock includes a lock body, a locking mechanism attached to the lock body, a shackle and a shroud. The shackle has a first portion disposed within the lock body and a second portion movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The shroud is attached to the lock body and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position, the shroud covers at least a portion of the shackle that extends beyond the lock body. The lock may include corresponding detents and openings on adjacent lock body and shroud surfaces to guide the movement of the shroud relative to the lock body. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joe Elliott, Horst Lebecht
  • Publication number: 20080081494
    Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an electrical plug. The device includes a body and a retaining member disposed within the body and axially movable between a prong retaining position and a prong releasing position. The retaining member includes a prong engaging portion and a prong retaining portion. The prong engaging portion is configured to engage at least one of the first and second prongs when the first prong is inserted in the first slot for movement of the retaining member from the prong releasing position to the prong retaining position. The prong retaining portion is configured to extend through the first transverse aperture when the first prong is inserted in the first slot, and is configured to withdraw from the first transverse aperture when the first prong is pulled from the first slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Dwayne Larsen, Michael Brojanac, Joe Elliott, Mark Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070012834
    Abstract: A clamp for securing an item includes a locking rod, first and second clamping members, and a retainer. The locking rod includes an elongated body and a locking member connected to a first end of the elongated body. The locking member is movable between a clamping position and a release position. The first clamping member includes a first opening for receiving a second end of the locking rod body therethrough. The second clamping member is adapted to align with the first clamping member to receive the item therebetween. The retainer is connected to the second clamping member and includes a second opening for receiving the second end of the locking rod body and an interlocking feature for engaging a corresponding interlocking feature on the locking rod body when the locking rod body is in a first rotational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Joe Elliott, Frank Scott
  • Patent number: 7104563
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: 7066483
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Publication number: 20060119074
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek