Patents by Inventor Thomas Delattre
Thomas Delattre 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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Publication number: 20230419755Abstract: A safe for the storage of a valuable such as a firearm. The safe has an imaging system that is used to scan a portion of a human in the near infrared spectrum to image blood vessels and determine if the image matches a stored image and thereafter effect unlocking of the safe. A manual override lock system is provided to manually effect unlocking of the safe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Nick Wing On So, Thomas Delattre, Matthew Mack
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Patent number: 11561066Abstract: A lockable firearm storage box is provided. The box includes a lid and a base forming a storage chamber for a firearm. The box is provided with a locking device that includes a plurality of latching members that will secure the lid and base of the box in a closed configuration. A tether is also provided for securing the box at a given location.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Patent number: 11078687Abstract: A gun safe adapted for securing a firearm. The safe includes a storage chamber formed by a lid and a base. The safe includes a latch mechanism that can be locked and unlocked electronically. The safe can also be provided with a manual lock override.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Homady Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Publication number: 20210199406Abstract: A firearm storage device is provided that has a plurality of doors each separately lockable in a closed position. The storage device has a plurality of separate storage chambers each associated with a respective door, at least one for a firearm and at least one for ammunition, and operable to keep a firearm and ammunition separate during storage. The storage device is portable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Patent number: 11028635Abstract: A firearm storage safety device, such as a trigger lock, for use on a firearm to make the trigger inaccessible. The lock has both a mechanical means and an electronic means to effect unlocking of the device. The electronic means includes a motor start device to effect operation of the electronic means components. Both unlocking means operate a common latching assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Patent number: 11028636Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham
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Publication number: 20200378721Abstract: A lockable firearm storage box is provided. The box includes a lid and a base forming a storage chamber for a firearm. The box is provided with a locking device that includes a plurality of latching members that will secure the lid and base of the box in a closed configuration. A tether is also provided for securing the box at a given location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Publication number: 20190211607Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham
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Patent number: 10295177Abstract: A candle wick extractor, for use with a candle having a candle wick that terminates at, proximate to, or below the top surface of a candle's wax, comprised of a rigid ergonomic handle and a tubular extension having a radial cutter on the distal end thereof. The handle is comprised of a first portion having a hand grip that is ergonomically shaped for a user to grasp, and a second portion having the tubular extension and a cutter supported longitudinally therefrom. The tubular extension is generally a hollow body having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to a portion of the handle, whereby the central bore of the tubular extension is accessible from the top of the handle. The second end of the tubular extension supports a cutter and is adapted to be inserted longitudinally into the top wax surface of the candle with the central bore positioned over the wick.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Thomas Delattre
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Patent number: 10233687Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham
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Publication number: 20180372446Abstract: A lockable firearm storage box is provided. The box includes a lid and a base forming a storage chamber for a firearm. The box is provided with a locking device that includes a plurality of latching members that will secure the lid and base of the box in a closed configuration. A tether is also provided for securing the box at a given location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Publication number: 20180356172Abstract: A firearm storage safety device, such as a trigger lock, for use on a firearm to make the trigger inaccessible. The lock has both a mechanical means and an electronic means to effect unlocking of the device. The electronic means includes a motor start device to effect operation of the electronic means components. Both unlocking means operate a common latching assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Publication number: 20180335275Abstract: A gun safe adapted for securing a firearm. The safe includes a storage chamber formed by a lid and a base. The safe includes a latch mechanism that can be locked and unlocked electronically. The safe can also be provided with a manual lock override.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Matthew Mack, Thomas Delattre
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Publication number: 20170321890Abstract: A candle wick extractor, for use with a candle having a candle wick that terminates at, proximate to, or below the top surface of a candle's wax, comprised of a rigid ergonomic handle and a tubular extension having a radial cutter on the distal end thereof. The handle is comprised of a first portion having a hand grip that is ergonomically shaped for a user to grasp, and a second portion having the tubular extension and a cutter supported longitudinally therefrom. The tubular extension is generally a hollow body having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to a portion of the handle, whereby the central bore of the tubular extension is accessible from the top of the handle. The second end of the tubular extension supports a cutter and is adapted to be inserted longitudinally into the top wax surface of the candle with the central bore positioned over the wick.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Thomas Delattre
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Publication number: 20170046899Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham
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Patent number: 9530266Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham
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Patent number: 9480363Abstract: An bottle warming apparatus may be provided. The apparatus may include a bottle for storing food and fluids. The bottle may include a recessed portion and indentations positioned on opposite sides of the bottle. Additionally, the apparatus may include a bottle housing configured to receive the bottle. The apparatus may also include a heating element that is positionable into the recessed portion of the bottle. Furthermore, the apparatus may include a pressure-sensitive switch that activates the apparatus when the bottle exerts enough pressure against the switch as the bottle is positioned into the bottle housing. Heat may be generated by the heating element when the apparatus is activated and be utilized to warm the bottle. The apparatus may further include a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the bottle. A signal may be transmitted to instruct the apparatus to deactivate when an optimal temperature is reached.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventors: Thomas Delattre, Michael Romeo, Raymond Beja, David Carson, Eric Davis Schwartz
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Publication number: 20150096910Abstract: The present invention provides for a gun vault that can safely transfer a firearm within the public area that is easy to carry and can secure easily and quickly to various surfaces or objects. The gun vault comprises a first component, illustrated as a gun vault top half connected to a second component, illustrated herein as a gun vault bottom half, which when coupled together provides an interior constructed and arranged to store internal functional hardware as well as one or more firearms, such as a handgun and magazine clip. The gun vault further includes a removable and variably positionable handle, which allows for the gun vault to be secured to objects or surfaces, such as a seat of a car or some type of fixed pole, quickly and easily. To prevent unauthorized access, the gun vault may further include a locking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: David Carson, Thomas Delattre
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Patent number: 8936585Abstract: A disposable absorbent article for receiving urine from an individual and a method of using the same are described. The absorbent article can include an absorbent body folded substantially longitudinally. The absorbent body can include a left-side portion and a right-side portion on opposite sides of the fold, and a proximal edge extending generally orthogonal to the fold. An interior receiving cavity can be defined by the left-side portion and the right-side portion of the folded absorbent body. The absorbent article also includes a penile opening defined by a portion of the proximal edge, where the penile opening is adapted for receiving a penis of a user into the interior receiving cavity. The absorbent body can include a liquid impermeable, exterior layer; a liquid permeable, fluid management layer; and an absorbent layer disposed between said exterior layer and said fluid management layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Pingu LimitedInventors: Thomas Delattre, David J. Carson
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Publication number: 20140245934Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham