Patents by Inventor William C. McCulloch

William C. McCulloch 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).

  • Motor actuated latch mechanism
    Patent number: 5549337
    Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a rotary latch bolt spring-biased to a rotative position allowing opening of an associated closure. The latch bolt has a shoulder which may be engaged with an extremely lightweight catch mechanism designed to retain the latch bolt in a locked position until the catch is released. An electric motor powers the release mechanism for the catch. The lightweight nature of the catch deters accidental actuation of the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Thomas Loeff
    Inventor: William C. McCulloch