Patents by Inventor Jonathan L. Rhees

Jonathan L. Rhees 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).

  • Plug locking mechanism
    Patent number: 6979220
    Abstract: This invention secures an electrical plug by inserting a locking pin through a hole in the prong(s) of a male plug or through a hole in a female plug and through a corresponding hole in the male or female receptacle that secures the device plugged into the receptacle. The locking pin is secured by a latching system or locking mechanism that limits access to those not authorized. This invention may be used in conjunction with access-control devices that control access to users of appliances such as video game systems, TVs, computers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Card Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Ray, Jonathan L. Rhees, Martin D. Eastwood, Ryan A. Kunz