Patents by Inventor John Zapushek
John Zapushek 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).
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Patent number: 7448236Abstract: An adjustable coupler lock for locking a trailer hitch such that a trailer cannot be removed from a vehicle. The coupler lock comprises a lock body with a locking mechanism and a locking plate, and also comprises a shaft having a narrow and a flange end, and also having multiple recesses along the length of the shaft for engagement with the locking plate of the lock body. The recesses along the length of the shaft have a vertical edge which engages the locking plate such that the lock body cannot be removed from the shaft without unlocking the locking mechanism. The recesses also have a tapered edge that allows for slidable movement of the lock body along the shaft, without unlocking the locking mechanism, for the purpose of adjusting the lock to the size of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Victor Yip, John Zapushek
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Patent number: 7353671Abstract: An adjustable coupler lock for locking a trailer hitch such that a trailer cannot be removed from a vehicle. The coupler lock comprises a lock body with a locking mechanism and a locking plate, and also comprises a shaft having a narrow and a flange end, and also having multiple recesses along the length of the shaft for engagement with the locking plate of the lock body. The recesses along the length of the shaft have a vertical edge which engages the locking plate such that the lock body cannot be removed from the shaft without unlocking the locking mechanism. The recesses also have a tapered edge that allows for slidable movement of the lock body along the shaft, without unlocking the locking mechanism, for the purpose of adjusting the lock to the size of the latch. The components of the coupler lock are made of stainless steel.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Master Lock Company, LLCInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Victor Yip, John Zapushek
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Publication number: 20080061530Abstract: An adjustable coupler lock for locking a trailer hitch such that a trailer cannot be removed from a vehicle. The coupler lock comprises a lock body with a locking mechanism and a locking plate, and also comprises a shaft having a narrow and a flange end, and also having multiple recesses along the length of the shaft for engagement with the locking plate of the lock body. The recesses along the length of the shaft have a vertical edge which engages the locking plate such that the lock body cannot be removed from the shaft without unlocking the locking mechanism. The recesses also have a tapered edge that allows for slidable movement of the lock body along the shaft, without unlocking the locking mechanism, for the purpose of adjusting the lock to the size of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Victor Yip, John Zapushek
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Patent number: 7267355Abstract: A hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotation mechanism. The hitch assembly generally includes a hitch ball, a ball mount, and a fastener. The invention is directed to a mechanism for preventing rotation of either the hitch ball or the fastener relative to the ball mount. The anti-rotation mechanism of the present invention provides an engagement means for interlocking sections of the hitch ball or fastener with the ball mount, thereby blocking rotation of the hitch ball or fastener relative to the ball mount.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Christopher Irgens, Frank Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rhode
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Publication number: 20060279067Abstract: A hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotation mechanism. The hitch assembly generally includes a hitch ball, a ball mount, and a fastener. The invention is directed to a mechanism for preventing rotation of either the hitch ball or the fastener relative to the ball mount. The anti-rotation mechanism of the present invention provides an engagement means for interlocking sections of the hitch ball or fastener with the ball mount, thereby blocking rotation of the hitch ball or fastener relative to the ball mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Christopher Irgens, Frank Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rohde
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Patent number: 7104563Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
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Patent number: 7066483Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
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Publication number: 20060119074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
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Publication number: 20050151349Abstract: A hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotation mechanism. The hitch assembly generally includes a hitch ball, a ball mount, and a fastener. The invention is directed to a mechanism for preventing rotation of either the hitch ball or the fastener relative to the ball mount. The anti-rotation mechanism of the present invention provides an engagement means for interlocking sections of the hitch ball or fastener with the ball mount, thereby blocking rotation of the hitch ball or fastener relative to the ball mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Christopher Irgens, Franco Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rohde
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Publication number: 20050092037Abstract: A cable lock that is locked and unlocked through the movement of a set of combination dials. The combination dials are used to provide a proper combination. Upon entry of the proper combination, a knob is used to actuate a lever which releases a locking clamp. A cable is passed through a cable passageway and secured therein when the locking clamp is released. The cable lock may include an unlocked position, a locked position, and a cinch position. Additionally, the lock may include a rest feature to allow the proper combination to be reset.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventors: Glenn Meekma, John Zapushek, Monica Toomey
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Patent number: 6865914Abstract: A lock including a lock body, lock cylinder, a threaded member and an engagement member. The engagement member moves within the lock body to engage the threaded member in at least two different positions. One of the positions allows the lock threaded member to be tightened onto a corresponding threaded connection and then locked into place, thereby securing the object which contains the threaded connection. Another one of the positions allows the lock threaded to be loosened from the corresponding threaded connection and thereby allows the lock to be removed from the object which contains the threaded connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Christopher R. Irgens, John Zapushek
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Patent number: 6854302Abstract: A tool lock, especially useful in preventing theft or unauthorized use of a tool. The tool lock has a housing in which a lock cylinder assembly and locking balls are disposed. The tool lock housing has an opening at one end in which a portion of a tool, such as a pneumatic fitting on a pneumatic tool, may be inserted and secured by the engagement of the locking balls. The tool lock housing may further include a shackle portion which can be used in conjunction with a cable, either integral or separate, padlock, or chain to secure the tool lock to another object.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: John Zapushek, Christopher R. Irgens
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Publication number: 20050022618Abstract: An adjustable coupler lock for locking a trailer hitch such that a trailer cannot be removed from a vehicle. The coupler lock comprises a lock body with a locking mechanism and a locking plate, and also comprises a shaft having a narrow and a flange end, and also having multiple recesses along the length of the shaft for engagement with the locking plate of the lock body. The recesses along the length of the shaft have a vertical edge which engages the locking plate such that the lock body cannot be removed from the shaft without unlocking the locking mechanism. The recesses also have a tapered edge that allows for slidable movement of the lock body along the shaft, without unlocking the locking mechanism, for the purpose of adjusting the lock to the size of the latch. The components of the coupler lock are made of stainless steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventors: Chris Irgens, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann
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Patent number: D511292Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Rolf Hohmann, John Zapushek, Chris Irgens
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Patent number: D524142Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D524144Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D525857Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D531008Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D536236Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D546663Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek