Patents by Inventor Walton A. Orr

Walton A. Orr 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-protecting latch
    Patent number: 3954293
    Abstract: An improved latch for use on munition shipping containers or the like for operation with any commonly available tool which increases the mechanical advantage to provide high opening and closing forces while avoiding exposed easily damaged surfaces. The large exposed surfaces on presently available hand operated latches are eliminated thereby preventing damage resulting from accidental hooking on projecting surfaces and/or adjacent latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Walton A. Orr