Patents by Inventor Tim Makos

Tim Makos 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).

  • Integral locking coupler
    Patent number: 7104563
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Integral locking coupler
    Patent number: 7066483
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Integral locking coupler
    Publication number: 20060119074
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Integral Locking Coupler
    Publication number: 20040240934
    Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliot, John Zapushek