Patents by Inventor Nicholas Roy Weiland

Nicholas Roy Weiland 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).

  • Fastening device with shearing capability
    Patent number: 6688831
    Abstract: A fastening device for securing a panel to a frame is adapted to shear at a predetermined load to free the panel. A stud and an “S”-shaped receptacle cooperate to provide a predetermined breakpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Antonucci, Nicholas Roy Weiland
  • Fastening device with shearing capability
    Publication number: 20010041113
    Abstract: A fastening device for securing a panel to a frame is adapted to shear at a predetermined load to free the panel. A stud and an “S”-shaped receptacle cooperate to provide a predetermined breakpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Antonucci, Nicholas Roy Weiland
  • Push-push latch
    Patent number: 6250694
    Abstract: A latch wherein latching and unlatching is accomplished by an inward push by the keeper towards the latch uses an improved spring arrangement, allowing for quieter operation. A modified housing configuration works in conjunction with improved internal components to permit single direction assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Roy Weiland
  • Push-push latch with clicker
    Patent number: 6247733
    Abstract: A push-push type latch and a pin are mounted on corresponding moving and nonmoving components, such as a drawer or door and its frame. The latch uses a shuttle having a heart-curve to control the latching and unlatching of the pin. The shuttle is mounted on the housing using an off center pivot. As the pin moves back and forth within the shuttle, the shuttle pivots to control the pin's location within the heart curve. The latch may include a spring-biased fork for making an audible click to denote the latching and unlatching of the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Roy Weiland
  • Scissor arm
    Patent number: D447928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Roy Weiland