Patents by Inventor Rodrick R. Cottrell

Rodrick R. Cottrell 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).

  • Publication number: 20140377034
    Abstract: A security seal fastener system includes a fastener, and an enclosure around a head of the fastener that provides visual evidence of access to the head after installation of the fastener. The enclosure may include a washer that is around a shaft of the fastener, and a cap that closes off an access opening in the washer. The cap has a spring that engages a groove in an inner surface of the washer, to lock the cap in place. A flange of the cap and a ridge of the washer prevent access to the spring. The washer has an anti-rotation feature to prevent rotation of the fastening system while the enclosure is intact. The cap has a knockout that can be perforated or removed to allow access to the head of the fastener, for removal of the fastener. The cap may have an identifier, such as a serial number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Rodrick R. Cottrell, Paul D. Richwine, Gregory A. Cantrell