Patents by Inventor Juan Ricardo Garcia

Juan Ricardo Garcia 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: 6293599
    Abstract: A non-reusable locking device for sealing containers. The locking device employs an insertion bolt which is insertable into a receptacle having locking flanges to prevent removal of the insertion bolt once inserted into the receptacle. A rigid housing surrounds and protects the receptacle, preventing access to the insertion bolt once inserted into the receptacle. A multi-part locking collar secures one end of a flexible cable permanently and rotatably within the housing. The second end of the cable is crimp-secured into a bore at one end of the insertion bolt. The flexible cable permits attachment to any type of container. The device forms a contiguous loop which can not be severed without destruction of the device. Once the loop is severed, it cannot be rejoined and provides instant indication that the container has been tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Juan Ricardo Garcia