Patents by Inventor William H. Bullwinkel
William H. Bullwinkel 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: 20240035312Abstract: A drawer lock assembly includes a housing; a barrel having a first end extending perpendicularly from a front face of the housing and a second end extending through a rear face of the housing; a locking actuation member disposed through the barrel; a driver disposed through the barrel to engage the locking actuation member; a first and second bolt, each bolt configured to engage the driver, where upon actuation of the driver via the locking actuation member, the first and second bolts move in opposite directions in a perpendicular arrangement relative to the barrel; and an end plate configured to retain the driver and the first and second bolts in the housing, wherein upon actuation of the locking actuation member by a key, the first and second bolts extend from the housing in a first position and at least partially retract within the housing in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel, David R. Wachsman
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Patent number: 11879269Abstract: Ratchet lock assemblies for use with various locking actuation members such as, but not limited to, lock cylinders of interchangeable core cylinder types are provided. In one embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly includes a plunger barrel with at least one projection extending therefrom. The at least one projection configured to mate with at least one aperture of a locking bar or strike plate to lock the ratchet lock assembly in place. In another embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly is provided with an anti-shim configuration to prevent unwanted removal of the ratchet lock assembly. The anti-shim ratchet lock assembly includes a driver and cam to lock a member, e.g., a spring, of the ratchet lock assembly to a locking bar or strike plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLCInventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
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Patent number: 11732507Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLCInventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
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Publication number: 20230102705Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for hanging and securing items for display are provided. Hanger devices of the present disclosure are self-locking, secure and do not require special tools to install and/or remove. A hanger for displaying at least one item of merchandise relative to a structure includes a first hanger member and a second hanger member that are removably coupled to each other, the first hanger member and second hanger member forming a retaining portion that retains the hanger to a structure and a hanging portion that enable items of merchandise to be placed thereon and be displayed. Additionally, a hanger capture device is provided to be mounted to a slatwall to prevent hangers from being removed from the slatwall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
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Patent number: 11603680Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLCInventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
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Publication number: 20220356734Abstract: Ratchet lock assemblies for use with various locking actuation members such as, but not limited to, lock cylinders of interchangeable core cylinder types are provided. In one embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly includes a plunger barrel with at least one projection extending therefrom. The at least one projection configured to mate with at least one aperture of a locking bar or strike plate to lock the ratchet lock assembly in place. In another embodiment, a ratchet lock assembly is provided with an anti-shim configuration to prevent unwanted removal of the ratchet lock assembly. The anti-shim ratchet lock assembly includes a driver and cam to lock a member, e.g., a spring, of the ratchet lock assembly to a locking bar or strike plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
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Publication number: 20220213719Abstract: A drawer lock assembly is provided including a housing having a front face and a rear face; a barrel having a first end extending perpendicularly from the front face of the housing and a second end extending through the rear face of the housing; a locking actuation member disposed through the first end of the barrel; a driver disposed through the second end of the barrel to engage the locking actuation member; a bolt including a first member offset from a second member in a parallel relationship, the first member includes a slot configured to receive a cam of the driver; and an endplate configured to retain the driver and bolt in the housing, the endplate including a channel configured to receive the second member of the bolt, wherein upon actuation of the locking actuation member, the second member extends beyond the housing to engage a recess of a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman, Alvin Ma
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Publication number: 20210025196Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
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Publication number: 20200354992Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
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Patent number: 10724276Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLCInventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
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Patent number: 10662672Abstract: Locking devices that may be used with product display hooks, cabinets, and drawers are provided. A locking device according to one implementation comprising a housing and a shell. The housing includes an outer wall that defines an interior. The housing further includes a channel extending at least partially through the interior of the housing. The shell includes a projection. The shell is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the first channel. In a locked position, the projection is maintained in the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLCInventor: William H. Bullwinkel
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Publication number: 20190136577Abstract: Locking devices that may be used with product display hooks, cabinets, and drawers are provided. A locking device according to one implementation comprising a housing and a shell. The housing includes an outer wall that defines an interior. The housing further includes a channel extending at least partially through the interior of the housing. The shell includes a projection. The shell is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the first channel. In a locked position, the projection is maintained in the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventor: William H. Bullwinkel
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Patent number: 10184270Abstract: Locking devices that may be used with product display hooks, cabinets, and drawers are provided. A locking device according to one implementation comprising a housing and a shell. The housing includes an outer wall that defines an interior. The housing further includes a channel extending at least partially through the interior of the housing. The shell includes a projection. The shell is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the first channel. In a locked position, the projection is maintained in the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLCInventor: William H. Bullwinkel
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Patent number: 10156088Abstract: A locking device that may be used with display hooks is provided. The locking device includes a housing and a shell. A pivoting member is coupled to the housing. The pivoting member may be pivoted to grasp a peg or display hook in a cylindrical channel formed by the housing and the pivoting member. The shell includes a projection that is at least partially disposed within the interior of the housing and is movable in a longitudinal direction within the interior of the housing. In an unlocked position, the projection is biased away from the channel in the housing. In a locked position, the projection passes through an aperture in the pivoting member, holding the pivoting member in a stationary position relative to the housing. Further, in the locked position, the projection may secure the peg hook in the cylindrical channel formed by the housing and the pivoting member.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLCInventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Pasquale J. Luongo, IV
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Patent number: 10087653Abstract: Lock assemblies having cylinders with interchangeable cores are provided. In one embodiment a lock assembly comprises a cylinder including a keyway and a core. Also, the lock assembly includes a first driver operatively connected to the cylinder. In particular, key cuts of the core are changeable without removing the cylinder from the driver.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLCInventor: William H. Bullwinkel
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Publication number: 20180038132Abstract: Lock assemblies having cylinders with interchangeable cores are provided. In one embodiment a lock assembly comprises a cylinder including a keyway and a core. Also, the lock assembly includes a first driver operatively connected to the cylinder. In particular, key cuts of the core are changeable without removing the cylinder from the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: William H. Bullwinkel
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Publication number: 20170350163Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device is provided including an interchangeable core (IC), a barrel, an anti-rotation plate, a prong driver, a bolt and a backplate. The barrel is coupled to the backplate and includes a hollow interior to receive the IC. The bolt is slidably disposed in a slot of the backplate. The IC includes a key hole. The prong driver is coupled to the IC and the bolt, such that, when a proper key is inserted into the key hole and rotated the bolt can be extended from the slot in a direction away from the locking device or retracted into the slot in a direction toward the interior of the locking device. The anti-rotation plate of the locking device is coupled to the barrel to prevent the locking device from being rotated relative to a structure the locking device is mounted to.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Alvin Ma, William H. Bullwinkel
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Patent number: D899218Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Delta Lock Company, LLCInventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Pasquale J. Luongo, IV
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Patent number: D981207Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Innovation Lock, LLCInventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman
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Patent number: D988835Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: innovation lock, llcInventors: William H. Bullwinkel, Robert Ludwig, David R. Wachsman