Patents by Inventor Mark Van Handel

Mark Van Handel 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).

  • Publication number: 20080210577
    Abstract: A key storage and organization unit includes a lockbox and a set of key file cards for retaining and storing keys in an organized manner. The lockbox includes a base and a cover that are secured by two closure latching members. When the two closure latching members are applied to the base and cover, a single locking mechanism can be applied to secure the lockbox. The lockbox is designed to receive multiple locking mechanisms, each capable of securing access to the lockbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Mark Van Handel, Michael Brojanac
  • Patent number: 7415850
    Abstract: A lock for securing to a selected base object by a user is disclosed. The lock includes a housing, a time display device secured to the housing, a locking mechanism attached to the housing, and a shackle having a first portion disposed within the housing and a second portion disposed between an open position and a closed position. When disengaged from the locking mechanism, the shackle is movable between the closed position and the open position by user manipulation of the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be a various styles, such as for example, a padlock or a dial combination. The shackle can be of various structures, shapes and styles. The time display device may include a rotatable face plate. The lock may include illumination means, such as for example, a user operated flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Cris Smyczek, Mark Van Handel, Jesse Marcelle
  • Publication number: 20080171634
    Abstract: This invention discloses an operation interface configured to couple to an exercise apparatus for controlling workout parameters of the exercise apparatus, the exercise apparatus comprising a central processing unit and an exercise unit, the central processing unit receiving a controlling signal from the operation interface for controlling the workout parameters of the exercise apparatus, the operation interface comprising: a plurality of grouped selection keys coupled to the central processing unit, each of the grouped selection keys respectively associated with a predetermined workout parameter; and a confirmation key outputting the controlling signal to the central processing unit upon being pressed; wherein the confirmation key is surrounded by the grouped selection keys, the exercise apparatus being adjusted to correspond to the predetermined workout parameter via the controlling signal while one of the grouped selection keys and the confirmation key are both pressed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: 7360380
    Abstract: A lock box that includes a body for storing keys, a lid, and a latching mechanism. The lid is arranged for selectively covering the opening. The body and the lid include securing apertures that are cooperatively positioned when the lid covers the opening. The body and lid also include cutouts that are aligned when the lid covers the opening. The latching mechanism is slideably coupled to the lid and includes a cantilever spring and a tab. The tab passes through the cutouts in the body and lid when the lid covers the opening and the latching mechanism is in a latched position. The cantilever spring is partially located in an aperture in the lid. The position of the cantilever spring is determined by whether the latching mechanism is latched or unlatched. The lock box when secured can require the cooperation of multiple users to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: 7316534
    Abstract: An integrated pin and clip for securing vehicle trailer components. The integrated pin and clip includes a shaft member and a clip member. The clip member is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture. The integrated pin and clip also includes retention means that secures the clip in either the locked position or the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Mark Van Handel, Michael Sheridan
  • Patent number: 7267355
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Irgens, Frank Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rhode
  • Patent number: D533435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Dave Kearns, Mark Van Handel, Scott Kalous, John Heppner
  • Patent number: D535555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tony Kopp, Eric MacKey, Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: D536236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D537320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Dave Kearns, Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: D537703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Dave Kearns, Mark van Handel, John Blomstrom
  • Patent number: D537704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventor: Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: D539633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: D546663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D548042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Cris Smyczek, Mark Van Handel, Jesse Marcelle
  • Patent number: D548594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Mark Van Handel, Chris Rohde
  • Patent number: D557107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Mark Van Handel, Chris Smyczek, Chris Rohde
  • Patent number: D559103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Mark Van Handel, Chris Rohde
  • Patent number: D561011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Mark Van Handel
  • Patent number: D568145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Mark Van Handel