Patents by Inventor Samuel C. Medawar

Samuel C. Medawar 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).

  • Patent number: 10538189
    Abstract: A weight transfer apparatus for use in combination with a vehicle includes a hoist bar connected to a pair of spaced-apart frames. The hoist bar being responsive to actuation of a motor to vertically to be removable between a downward position and upward into a retracted position. The structure further includes a pair of opposed frame members including longitudinally extending beams. The assembly further includes means for moving the rectangular frame member between a retracted position entirely in the vehicle and an extended position partially outside of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Publication number: 20190039496
    Abstract: A weight transfer apparatus for use in combination with a vehicle includes a hoist bar connected to a pair of spaced-apart frames. The hoist bar being responsive to actuation of a motor to vertically to be removable between a downward position and upward into a retracted position. The structure further includes a pair of opposed frame members including longitudinally extending beams. The assembly further includes means for moving the rectangular frame member between a retracted position entirely in the vehicle and an extended position partially outside of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Patent number: 9879468
    Abstract: The present invention is a security display case comprising: an enclosure having a plurality of sidewalls defining a safe portion, one of the sidewalls having an opening formed therein; at least a pair of panels hingedly attached over the opening of the enclosure, at least one first locking mechanism disposed on a first panel of the at least a pair of panels and a second locking mechanism disposed on a second panel of the at least a pair of panels; a display housing moveable in and out of the safe portion of the enclosure; at least one locking assembly mounted within the enclosure to facilitate locking and unlocking the display housing within the enclosure; and a control system for operating the movement of the display housing and the locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Patent number: 9874044
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking mechanism for particular use in securing doors of a storage safe. The locking mechanism, generally, includes an elongated band, at least one plate rotatably connected to the elongated band, and at least one rod rotatably connected to the at least one plate. The locking mechanism further includes means for actuating for actuating the locking mechanism, the means for actuating being operable between a locking and an unlocking position for translating the elongated band. A stabilizing member ensures that the at least one rod maintains a substantially horizontal position and engages a receptor on an opposed door of the storage safe, thereby locking the doors when in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Patent number: 9869121
    Abstract: The present invention is a security display case comprising an enclosure defining a safe portion, a display housing with a lift platform, a top wall, and a closure member, the display housing moveable into and out of the safe portion, a lift mechanism disposed in the safe portion drivingly connected to the lift platform, the lift mechanism controlled by a first drive motor, a locking mechanism mounted within the enclosure comprising at least one disc adapted to rotatably extend into and retract into a gap provided between the top wall and closure member of the display housing, the locking mechanism controlled by a second drive motor, and a control system controlling the first and second drive motors, the control system further comprising a lower limit switch, an upper limit switch, a locking trip switch, and an unlocking trip switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Publication number: 20170175422
    Abstract: The present invention provides a locking mechanism for particular use in securing doors of a storage safe. The locking mechanism, generally, includes an elongated band, at least one plate rotatably connected to the elongated band, and at least one rod rotatably connected to the at least one plate. The locking mechanism further includes means for actuating for actuating the locking mechanism, the means for actuating being operable between a locking and an unlocking position for translating the elongated band. A stabilizing member ensures that the at least one rod maintains a substantially horizontal position and engages a receptor on an opposed door of the storage safe, thereby locking the doors when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Publication number: 20170167182
    Abstract: The present invention is a security display case comprising an enclosure defining a safe portion, a display housing with a lift platform, a top wall, and a closure member, the display housing moveable into and out of the safe portion, a lift mechanism disposed in the safe portion drivingly connected to the lift platform, the lift mechanism controlled by a first drive motor, a locking mechanism mounted within the enclosure comprising at least one disc adapted to rotatably extend into and retract into a gap provided between the top wall and closure member of the display housing, the locking mechanism controlled by a second drive motor, and a control system controlling the first and second drive motors, the control system further comprising a lower limit switch, an upper limit switch, a locking trip switch, and an unlocking trip switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Publication number: 20170167184
    Abstract: The present invention is a security display case comprising: an enclosure having a plurality of sidewalls defining a safe portion, one of the sidewalls having an opening formed therein; at least a pair of panels hingedly attached over the opening of the enclosure, at least one first locking mechanism disposed on a first panel of the at least a pair of panels and a second locking mechanism disposed on a second panel of the at least a pair of panels; a display housing moveable in and out of the safe portion of the enclosure; at least one locking assembly mounted within the enclosure to facilitate locking and unlocking the display housing within the enclosure; and a control system for operating the movement of the display housing and the locking assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Patent number: 9512663
    Abstract: The present invention is a security display case comprising an enclosure defining a safe portion, a display housing with a lift platform and a closing member, the display housing moveable into and out of the safe portion, a lift mechanism disposed in the safe portion drivingly connected to the lift platform, the lift mechanism controlled by a first drive motor, a locking mechanism mounted atop the closure member comprising at least one latch finger adapted to extend into and retract out of the enclosure, the locking mechanism controlled by a second drive motor, and a control system controlling the first and second drive motors, the control system further comprising a lower limit switch, an upper limit switch, and a trip switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Publication number: 20160168900
    Abstract: The present invention is a security display case comprising an enclosure defining a safe portion, a display housing with a lift platform and a closing member, the display housing moveable into and out of the safe portion, a lift mechanism disposed in the safe portion drivingly connected to the lift platform, the lift mechanism controlled by a first drive motor, a locking mechanism mounted atop the closure member comprising at least one latch finger adapted to extend into and retract out of the enclosure, the locking mechanism controlled by a second drive motor, and a control system controlling the first and second drive motors, the control system further comprising a lower limit switch, an upper limit switch, and a trip switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar
  • Patent number: 9078531
    Abstract: A display case for easily moving items on display to a safe. The display case includes a first display portion and a second safe portion. The front and back walls of the second safe portion have first upper panels which pivot to form the top wall of the safe. A lift mechanism is mounted in the second safe portion to move the items from the display position to the stored, safe position inside the second safe portion. A control system controls the first upper panels and the lift mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Samuel C. Medawar