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: 20050001408
    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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Irgens, Frank Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rohde
  • Publication number: 20040265049
    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 The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture.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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Victor Yip, Mark Van Handel, Michael Sheridan
  • Patent number: D500949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Mark Van Handel, Glenn Meekma
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    Patent number: D495238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Mark Van Handel, Oliver Ginet