Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Kepler

Stephen J. Kepler 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).

  • Self-latching handle for storage batteries
    Patent number: 5637420
    Abstract: A self-latching handle for storage batteries includes a cam mechanism formed integrally with the ends of the battery handle, the cam mechanism cooperating with the battery housing as the battery handle is rotated downwardly from a vertical attachment position to a horizontal storage position to lift the ends of the battery handle to move pivot post portions of the battery handle into pivot apertures formed in the cover of the battery housing and to lock the battery handle to the battery housing while permitting the battery handle to be pivoted between the horizontal storage position and a vertical use position without becoming detached from the battery housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Globe-Union Inc.
    Inventors: Henry A. Jones, Jr., Walter S. Maxel, David J. Novak, Stephen J. Kepler, Paul D. Korinek
  • Cover for battery anti-theft control module
    Patent number: D424963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Guy L. Pfeifer, Richard T. Johnson, William J. Wruck, Majid Taghikhani, Edward N. Mrotek, Lisa M. Franklin, Stephen J. Kepler