Patents by Inventor William G. Sims

William G. Sims 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).

  • Padlock with key retention or non-retention (and snap-lock) facility
    Patent number: 8857229
    Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the cam (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Celestia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims
  • PADLOCK WITH KEY RETENTION OR NON-RETENTION (& SNAP-LOCK) FACILITY
    Publication number: 20120103035
    Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the cam (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: CELESTIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims
  • Padlock with key retention or non-retention (and snap-lock) facility
    Patent number: 8096151
    Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the cam (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Celestia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims
  • Padlock with Key Retention or Non-Retention (& Snap-Lock) Facility
    Publication number: 20080289381
    Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the c am (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Celestia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims