Patents by Inventor Ray Wojtak
Ray Wojtak 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: 9093772Abstract: A lockout device configured to be lockingly secured to an external structure includes a housing defining an opening sized to receive the external structure, at least one gripping member disposed within the housing and positioned to receive the external structure, and a driving member assembled with the housing. The at least one gripping member is movable in an axial direction between a first position in which internal surfaces of the housing urge the at least one gripping member into gripping engagement with the external structure, and a second position in which the internal surfaces of the housing allow the at least one gripping member to expand to release the external structure. The driving member is operatively connected with the at least one gripping member for movement of the at least one gripping member between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Mark Johnson, Ray Wojtak
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Patent number: 9039431Abstract: A lockout device configured to be lockingly secured to an external structure includes a housing defining an opening sized to receive the external structure, at least one gripping member disposed within the housing and positioned to receive the external structure, and a driving member assembled with the housing. The at least one gripping member is movable in an axial direction between a first position in which internal surfaces of the housing urge the at least one gripping member into gripping engagement with the external structure, and a second position in which the internal surfaces of the housing allow the at least one gripping member to expand to release the external structure. The driving member is operatively connected with the at least one gripping member for movement of the at least one gripping member between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Mark Johnson, Ray Wojtak
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Patent number: 8847086Abstract: A lockout device for assembly with an instrument includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an opening and includes a side wall at least partially defining an internal cavity sized to receive a head portion of an instrument, and a protrusion extending from an internal surface of the side wall and positioned to retain the head portion within the internal cavity when the head portion of the instrument is received in the internal cavity. The cover is assembled with the housing and moveable between a lockout position at least partially blocking the opening to secure the head portion of the instrument within the internal cavity, and a release position permitting withdrawal of the head portion of the instrument through the opening. A lock interface is configured for securing the cover in the lockout position.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Ray Wojtak
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Publication number: 20130052846Abstract: A lockout device configured to be lockingly secured to an external structure includes a housing defining an opening sized to receive the external structure, at least one gripping member disposed within the housing and positioned to receive the external structure, and a driving member assembled with the housing. The at least one gripping member is movable in an axial direction between a first position in which internal surfaces of the housing urge the at least one gripping member into gripping engagement with the external structure, and a second position in which the internal surfaces of the housing allow the at least one gripping member to expand to release the external structure. The driving member is operatively connected with the at least one gripping member for movement of the at least one gripping member between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Mark Johnson, Ray Wojtak
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Publication number: 20120273330Abstract: A lockout device for assembly with an instrument includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an opening and includes a side wall at least partially defining an internal cavity sized to receive a head portion of an instrument, and a protrusion extending from an internal surface of the side wall and positioned to retain the head portion within the internal cavity when the head portion of the instrument is received in the internal cavity. The cover is assembled with the housing and moveable between a lockout position at least partially blocking the opening to secure the head portion of the instrument within the internal cavity, and a release position permitting withdrawal of the head portion of the instrument through the opening. A lock interface is configured for securing the cover in the lockout position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventor: Ray Wojtak
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Publication number: 20120047973Abstract: A lockout device for a component extending from a component supporting structure includes a base member and a shell member. The base member defines an aperture sized to receive the component therethrough, and includes an outer flange portion that extends from the base member. The shell member includes first and second body members configured to be secured together with the base member in a first condition to block access to the component, and movable to a second condition to allow access to the component. At least one of the first and second body members includes an interlock portion received in an outer peripheral recess defined between the flange portion and a surface of one of the base member and the component supporting structure. The first and second members define a clasp portion configured to receive a locking component to secure the first and second body members in the first condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Davis Su, Ray Wojtak
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Patent number: D656384Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventor: Ray Wojtak
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Patent number: D679168Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott B. Stevens, Douglas Lacina, Ray Wojtak
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Patent number: D698225Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott B. Stevens, Douglas Lacina, Ray Wojtak
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Patent number: D704532Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Scott B. Stevens, Douglas Lacina, Ray Wojtak