Patents by Inventor Samuel D. Toifl

Samuel D. Toifl 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).

  • Safety closure device for appliances
    Patent number: 5114194
    Abstract: A safety closure device to prevent access by young children to appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and ovens. The safety closure device comprises a mounting means to secure the device to the appliance without damaging said appliance, a blocking means that alternately allows and prevents the door of the appliance from opening, a retention means that holds said blocking means in place and a releasing means that allows the release of said retention means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Inventors: Pamela G. Toifl, Samuel D. Toifl