Patents by Inventor Ray Eberhart

Ray Eberhart 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).

  • Sanitary lid for beverage cans
    Patent number: 4749100
    Abstract: A disposable lid which is detachably fastened to the upper marginal lip of a beverage can. The lid overlies the top wall of the can to prevent entry of dirt prior to use of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Inventor: Ray Eberhart
  • Latch mechanism
    Patent number: 4105234
    Abstract: A latch mechanism, in which a female portion is provided with a slot having two opposed edges and inner and outer wall surfaces on opposite sides of the slot edges, and a male portion having a member with a forward end and a shoulder thereon for extending through the slot and seating on the inner surface of the female portion. A member movable toward and away from the forward end of the first member is adapted to seat in the slot when the first member is disposed therein, for holding the first member in the slot and the shoulder in engagement with the inner surface of the part defining the slot. The second member includes a lug for positively disengaging the male and female members as the second member is retracted against a spring which urges it toward the forward end of the first member. An operating element, preferably consisting of a lock, push button, handle, wire or stem, is provided for retracting the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Inventor: Ray Eberhart
  • Latch mechanism
    Patent number: 4069558
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for use in safety belt buckles, connectors and couplings, in which a female portion is provided with a slot having two opposed edges and inner and outer wall surfaces on opposite sides of the slot edges, and a male portion having a member with a forward end and a shoulder thereon for extending through the slot and seating on the inner surface of the female portion. A member movable toward and away from the forward end of the first member is adapted to seat in the slot when the first member is disposed therein, for holding the first member in the slot and the shoulder in engagement with the inner surface of the part defining the slot. The second member is urged toward the forward end of the first member by a spring or other suitable resilient means, and an operating means, preferably consisting of a push button, handle or stem, is provided for retracting the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Inventor: Ray Eberhart
  • Border edging
    Patent number: D329575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventor: Ray Eberhart