Patents by Inventor Ralph C. Ulisse

Ralph C. Ulisse 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).

  • Plunger latch
    Patent number: 6299223
    Abstract: A plunger latch includes a housing and a generally elongate shaft that is driven in the housing between extended and retracted positions. A spring or similar member can be provided for urging the shaft to its extended position. Also, the plunger latch can be adapted so that the shaft is retained in its extended position and/or its retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lianli Ji, Ralph C. Ulisse
  • Ratcheting pawl latch
    Patent number: 6048006
    Abstract: A pawl latch assembly with a spring locking member having its own internal spring force for enabling a force from a handle of the assembly to be transmitted to a pawl to engage or disengage a keeper member for opening and closing of the latch, and further having a lock for securing the latch against unauthorized opening, and a stop to facilitate maintenance of the spring locking member in a locking position when the latch is secured with a lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Antonucci, Ralph C. Ulisse, Christopher J. Pinkow
  • Ratcheting pawl latch
    Patent number: 5927772
    Abstract: A pawl latch assembly with a spring locking member having its own internal spring force for enabling a force from a handle of the assembly to be transmitted to a pawl to engage or disengage a keeper member for opening and closing of the latch, and further having a lock for securing the latch against unauthorized opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Antonucci, Ralph C. Ulisse, Christopher J. Pinkow
  • Snap-in fastener for flush-mounted panels
    Patent number: 5758987
    Abstract: A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For this purpose, at least one of the connecting members is removable from the panel member aperture to disconnect the panel members. The fastener allows the panels to be assembled together and disassembled quickly and with little or no tooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Frame, Ralph C. Ulisse, William A. Wiedmann
  • Swell latch
    Patent number: D413056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Sokurenko, Eric D. Hyp, Ralph C. Ulisse