Patents by Inventor Michael Brojanac
Michael Brojanac 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).
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Patent number: 8408609Abstract: A safety lockout hasp includes a shackle member having a first shackle leg and a second shackle leg, and first and second clasp members pivotally secured to the first shackle leg. The first clasp member includes an apertured flange, and the second clasp member includes a cutout portion positioned to receive the apertured flange therethrough when the first and second clasp members are in a closed position in which at least one of the first and second clasp members engages the second shackle leg. When the first and second clasp members are in the closed position and a lockable retaining member is inserted through a lockout aperture in the apertured flange, withdrawal of the apertured flange from the cutout portion is prevented, thereby securing the first and second clasp members in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Patent number: 8402798Abstract: A locking clamp device is provided with first and second clamping members. The first clamping member includes a base member with a first clamping surface and a locking member movable with respect to the base member between a securing position and a releasing position. The second clamping member is slidably engaged with the first clamping member and selectively movable to a plurality of clamping positions. The second clamping member includes a second clamping surface opposite the first clamping surface. The lockout device further includes a means for preventing movement of the locking member from the securing position to the releasing position. The locking member is configured to secure the second clamping member in one of the plurality of clamping positions when the locking member is in the securing position.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, Mark Johnson, Frank Scott, John Weber
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Patent number: 8347671Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between first and second holding surfaces of the bottom member and cover member. When the flexible member is wrapped around a portion of the body and received between the first and second holding surfaces and the cover member is in a closed position, the first and second holding surfaces prevent movement of a cinching portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, Frank Scott, Scott Czarnecki
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Patent number: 7977590Abstract: A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is pivotable with respect to the body between locking and unlocked positions. When the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position. When the cam member is in the unlocked position, the first and second pins are movable from the hole engaging position to the hole disengaging position. The body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Publication number: 20110057461Abstract: A safety lockout hasp includes a shackle member having a first shackle leg and a second shackle leg, and first and second clasp members pivotally secured to the first shackle leg. The first clasp member includes an apertured flange, and the second clasp member includes a cutout portion positioned to receive the apertured flange therethrough when the first and second clasp members are in a closed position in which at least one of the first and second clasp members engages the second shackle leg. When the first and second clasp members are in the closed position and a lockable retaining member is inserted through a lockout aperture in the apertured flange, withdrawal of the apertured flange from the cutout portion is prevented, thereby securing the first and second clasp members in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Publication number: 20110056567Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between first and second holding surfaces of the bottom member and cover member. When the flexible member is wrapped around a portion of the body and received between the first and second holding surfaces and the cover member is in a closed position, the first and second holding surfaces prevent movement of a cinching portion of the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Michael BROJANAC, Frank SCOTT, Scott CZARNECKI
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Patent number: 7870767Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between first and second cinching features. One of the first and second cinching features includes at least one pin, and the other of the first and second cinching features includes at least one corresponding recess configured to receive the at least one pin. When the flexible member is wrapped around a portion of the body and received between the first and second cinching features and the cover member is in a closed position, the first and second cinching features prevent movement of a cinching portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, Frank Scott, Scott Czarnecki
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Publication number: 20090266119Abstract: A locking clamp device is provided with first and second clamping members. The first clamping member includes a base member with a first clamping surface and a locking member movable with respect to the base member between a securing position and a releasing position. The second clamping member is slidably engaged with the first clamping member and selectively movable to a plurality of clamping positions. The second clamping member includes a second clamping surface opposite the first clamping surface. The lockout device further includes a means for preventing movement of the locking member from the securing position to the releasing position. The locking member is configured to secure the second clamping member in one of the plurality of clamping positions when the locking member is in the securing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Michael BROJANAC, Mark JOHNSON, Frank SCOTT, John WEBER
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Patent number: 7581420Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an instrument having a body and an actuating member extending from the body for operating the instrument. The lockout device includes a bottom member, a cover member, and a flexible member. The bottom member is adapted to be positioned over the body and includes a first holding portion and an aperture for receiving the actuating member. The cover member is connectable to the bottom member for movement between a closed position and an open position, and includes a covering portion for covering the actuating member in the closed position, and a second holding portion adapted to abut the first holding portion in the closed position. The flexible member has a first end connected to one of the bottom member and the cover member. The bottom member and cover member are adapted to receive a cinching portion of the flexible member between the first and second holding portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Rebecca Manthe, Frank Scott, Michael Brojanac, Scott Czarnecki
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Publication number: 20090205934Abstract: A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is pivotable with respect to the body between locking and unlocked positions. When the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position. When the cam member is in the unlocked position, the first and second pins are movable from the hole engaging position to the hole disengaging position. The body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Publication number: 20090183534Abstract: A lanyard includes a tether that can be connected to a catch to secure a lock mechanism to a surface located in proximity to a lock receiving interface that is configured to receive the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is thus maintained near the lock receiving interface when the lock mechanism is not received in the lock receiving interface. The lock mechanism can include, for example, a padlock or a hasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Patent number: 7501593Abstract: A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is pivotable with respect to the body between locking and unlocked positions. When the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position. When the cam member is in the unlocked position, the first and second pins are movable from the hole engaging position to the hole disengaging position. The body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Patent number: 7497705Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an electrical plug. The device includes a body and a retaining member disposed within the body and axially movable between a prong retaining position and a prong releasing position. The retaining member includes a prong engaging portion and a prong retaining portion. The prong engaging portion is configured to engage at least one of the first and second prongs when the first prong is inserted in the first slot for movement of the retaining member from the prong releasing position to the prong retaining position. The prong retaining portion is configured to extend through the first transverse aperture when the first prong is inserted in the first slot, and is configured to withdraw from the first transverse aperture when the first prong is pulled from the first slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Dwayne Larson, Michael Brojanac, Joe Elliott, Mark D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080210577Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Mark Van Handel, Michael Brojanac
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Publication number: 20080081494Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an electrical plug. The device includes a body and a retaining member disposed within the body and axially movable between a prong retaining position and a prong releasing position. The retaining member includes a prong engaging portion and a prong retaining portion. The prong engaging portion is configured to engage at least one of the first and second prongs when the first prong is inserted in the first slot for movement of the retaining member from the prong releasing position to the prong retaining position. The prong retaining portion is configured to extend through the first transverse aperture when the first prong is inserted in the first slot, and is configured to withdraw from the first transverse aperture when the first prong is pulled from the first slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Dwayne Larsen, Michael Brojanac, Joe Elliott, Mark Johnson
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Patent number: 7348504Abstract: A lockout device is provided for an operable instrument mounted to a structure with a first set of fasteners. The lockout device includes a base member having first and second side walls, an opening disposed between the side walls, a lock tab, and at least one mounting plate removably attached to the first and second side walls. The opening receives the instrument when the base member is mounted to the structure. The lock tab includes an aperture for receiving a locking member. The mounting plate includes a mounting feature for receiving a portion of one of the first set of fasteners to mount the base member to the structure. The lockout device further includes a cover member attachable to the base member and movable between a lockout position and an open position. The cover member includes an outer portion for covering the instrument when the base member is mounted to the structure and the cover member is in the lockout position.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Publication number: 20080067043Abstract: A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is pivotable with respect to the body between locking and unlocked positions. When the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position. When the cam member is in the unlocked position, the first and second pins are movable from the hole engaging position to the hole disengaging position. The body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventor: Michael Brojanac
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Publication number: 20080000278Abstract: A lanyard includes a tether that can be connected to a catch to secure a lock mechanism to a surface located in proximity to a lock receiving interface that is configured to receive the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is thus maintained near the lock receiving interface when the lock mechanism is not received in the lock receiving interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Michael BROJANAC, Joe ELLIOT, Dwayne LARSEN, Frank SCOTT
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Patent number: D564337Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, Scott Kalous
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Patent number: D564859Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Michael Brojanac, D. Scott Kalous