Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Knott

Joseph C. Knott 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).

  • Automobile trunk lock
    Patent number: 4080812
    Abstract: An automobile trunk lock which permits the trunk to be opened from outside or inside thereof. One end of a release arm is connected to a cylinder lock in the trunk lid and the opposite end extends through the latch release of a latch mechanism. A key is engaged with the inner terminal of the release arm. Actuation of the cylinder lock by a key or rotation of the interior key effects rotation of the release arm about its longitudinal axis to trip the latch release to disengage the latch mechanism and open the trunk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Assignee: Helen H. Knott
    Inventor: Joseph C. Knott