Patents by Inventor Steven R. Snoke
Steven R. Snoke 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: 6928883Abstract: A magnetic field coupler has a plurality of magnetic poles with respective first ends located immediately adjacent a circular path of a rotating magnet in a meter. The magnetic poles have respective opposite ends located immediately adjacent a magnetic sensor in a meter reading device. A nonmagnetic material separates each of the plurality of poles from all others of the plurality of the poles, and the nonmagnetic material is joined with the poles to form a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Mercury Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Wayne H. Lehker, Steven R. Snoke, Jon L. VanDonkelaar
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Patent number: 6354122Abstract: A key lock for use on a storage device, primarily a tool box, tool chest or workstation, having integral status indicators for giving a visual indication of whether the storage device is in a locked or unlocked condition. The key lock is preferably comprised of a core portion housing the internal workings of the lock mechanism and a shell portion, which surrounds at least a part of the core portion. At least one LED is secured in the shell portion. A face portion is attached to one end of the core portion, and is designed to receive a key. The other end of the core portion is adapted for attachment to other lock system components. The indicators on the key lock provide visual verification of the locked or unlocked status of the storage device, without the need to manually check each compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventor: Steven R. Snoke
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Patent number: 6341511Abstract: A lock system for locking a chest having multiple banks of drawers having a horizontally situated transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism adapted to move horizontally and where the transfer mechanism is positioned behind a portion of each of the multiple banks of drawers intended to be locked and unlocked; a lockrod for actuating the horizontally situated transfer mechanism; and a plurality of vertically situated lock hinges, where each of the lock hinges corresponding to a bank of drawers, and wherein each of the vertically situated lock hinges are actuated by a horizontal movement of the transfer mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1997Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Stanley Mechanics Tools, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Snoke, James D. Stewart, George Funari, Gary Silvis
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Patent number: 6152552Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector device for joining two pieces of sheet metal. The present invention also provides a method of assembly utilizing said connector device. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a receiving opening on a top wall or floor panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventors: Steven R. Snoke, Gary Silvis, Thomas E. Howland
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Patent number: 6074029Abstract: A modular workstation having a first module element having a plurality of grooves, a back panel and a side panel portion; a second module element having a plurality of grooves corresponding to the grooves of the first module element, a back panel, and a side panel portion; a plurality of rails inserted into the plurality of grooves of the first and second module elements; a top panel secured to the back panels and side panel portions of the first and second module elements; at least one upright attached to a base portion formed by the connected first and second module elements, a plurality of drawers, and a device for holding the plurality of drawers attached in predetermined positions on the uprights and side panel portions of the first and second module elements. Where uprights may be removed and added in predetermined slots for creating alternative drawer arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1997Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventors: Steven R. Snoke, James D. Stewart
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Patent number: 6039417Abstract: An easy to assemble storage unit is disclosed. A method of assembly that utilizes an interlocking scheme of tabs, catches and openings is also disclosed. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a receiving opening on a top wall or floor panel. The storage unit utilizes similar components for the side walls and similar components for the top wall and floor panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1997Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventors: Steven R. Snoke, Gary Silvis, Thomas E. Howland
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Patent number: 5645332Abstract: An easy to assemble storage unit is disclosed. It provides a method of assembly that utilizes an interlocking scheme of tabs, catches and openings. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a receiving opening on a top wall or floor panel. The storage unit utilizes similar components for the side walls and similar components for the top wall and floor panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Stanley Mechanics ToolsInventors: Steven R. Snoke, Gary Silvis, Thomas E. Howland
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Patent number: 5558458Abstract: A connector is disclosed that comprises a catch within a tab extending from one component that locks into a receiving opening on another component. The second component slides between the tab on the first component and the first component from which the tab extends and locks when the catch is received by the receiving opening of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Stanley Mechanics ToolsInventors: Gary Silvis, Thomas E. Howland, Steven R. Snoke
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Patent number: 4673546Abstract: A reflective type insulation is utilized to elevate the temperature in the loop seal of a pressurizer. Damage to safety valve components and downstream piping caused by water in the piping is substantially reduced by exposing the loop seal piping to a portion of the outer surface of the pressurizer. Safety valve allowable sustained operating temperature requirements are considered in the insulation system design.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1984Date of Patent: June 16, 1987Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox CompanyInventors: Lynn A. Casteen, Kim T. Gilbert, Raj L. Patel, Steven R. Snoke