Patents by Inventor William J. Kozlowski
William J. Kozlowski 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: 20200274116Abstract: A battery pack for selective attachment to a receptacle. The battery pack includes a housing enclosing a battery, a handle extending from the housing and defining an aperture between the housing and the handle, and a latching arrangement coupled to the housing and engageable with the receptacle for inhibiting the battery pack from being removed from the receptacle. The latching arrangement includes a latch member, a pivot member, and an actuator connected to the pivot member movable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position to move the latch member from a latched position to an unlatched position. The actuator is movable within the aperture, and the actuator forms at least a portion of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Robert Warren, William J. Kozlowski, JR.
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Publication number: 20150287299Abstract: Anti-theft device and a method of operating and using the device are provided. The security device may include a housing and a disposable tamper strip which is configured to attach to a merchandise item or other article. The tamper strip may include a conductor such that when the conductor is severed, an alarm is sounded. The tamper strip may include tear points which encourage the conductor to be torn, such as when a potential thief attempts to remove the device from the merchandise item or other article.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Lee H. Eckert, David P. Christianson, Adam Mark Will, Matthew R. Shute, William J. Kozlowski
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Patent number: 8890689Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention may be directed to a security device comprising a housing, a rotatable assembly, a locking assembly, and a cable. The rotatable assembly may include a plurality of locking teeth, a spool, and an engagement portion configured to facilitate rotation the rotatable assembly. The locking assembly may include biasing elements configured to apply a biasing force so that the locking assembly and the rotatable assembly may be configured in a locked position. Further, the locking assembly may include magnetically attractive elements configured to counteract the biasing force when a specifically configured key is applied to the housing of the security device. The security device may further include a security element, an alarm, and other components.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Ezzo, William J. Kozlowski, Jr., Matthew R. Shute
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Patent number: 8500032Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting merchandise items is presented. In the preferred embodiment, a merchandise protection device includes first and second portions. An EAS tag is contained in the first or second portion. The first and second portions are connected together to form a head at a first end of the merchandise protection device and a base at the other end of the merchandise protection device. An opening is formed between the head and the base. The head is placed in a first recess of a merchandise item to be protected and the base is placed in a second recess of the merchandise item to be protected. The opening is configured to receive a portion of the merchandise item between the first recess and second recess.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, William J. Kozlowski
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Patent number: 8228192Abstract: A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft of the article has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm with a defeat mechanism having a two-part connector that attaches to both a cable and a locking mechanism. The connector includes a mechanical fuse (e.g., two-step ferrule holder) that provides defeat prevention of the alarm device. The locked device alarms if pulled too hard from twisting the cable without releasing the primary lock. The connector is preferably shaped as a generally elliptic cylindrical bayonet having an oval transverse cross-section and a truncated oblique cone-shaped distal end. This enables the plug to be inserted into a locking channel of the locking mechanism in either of two directions facilitating the locking of the attached cable about an article of merchandise.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Eckert, William J. Kozlowski, Jr., Matthew R. Shute, Timothy M. Gates, James G. Wyatt, Jr., Stephen A. Orbach, Michael J. Cornelison
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Publication number: 20120085827Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting merchandise items is presented. In the preferred embodiment, a merchandise protection device includes first and second portions. An EAS tag is contained in the first or second portion. The first and second portions are connected together to form a head at a first end of the merchandise protection device and a base at the other end of the merchandise protection device. An opening is formed between the head and the base. The head is placed in a first recess of a merchandise item to be protected and the base is placed in a second recess of the merchandise item to be protected. The opening is configured to receive a portion of the merchandise item between the first recess and second recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, William J. Kozlowski
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Publication number: 20120050042Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft device primarily for securing articles of goods. In the preferred embodiment, a main housing of the device is secured to an article by way of a cable having two ends, whereby each end is inserted into the housing to form a loop around the article. Each end of the cable is secured to the housing by internally disposed locking nuts which allow the insertion of the end into the main housing, but prevent its removal. The device does not include a key or unlocking mechanism. A user must unscrew or cut the security device off the article once it is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, Adam Mark Will, William J. Kozlowski, JR.
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Publication number: 20110102179Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention may be directed to a security device comprising a housing, a rotatable assembly, a locking assembly, and a cable. The rotatable assembly may include a plurality of locking teeth, a spool, and an engagement portion configured to facilitate rotation the rotatable assembly. The locking assembly may include biasing elements configured to apply a biasing force so that the locking assembly and the rotatable assembly may be configured in a locked position. Further, the locking assembly may include magnetically attractive elements configured to counteract the biasing force when a specifically configured key is applied to the housing of the security device. The security device may further include a security element, an alarm, and other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Mark Ezzo, William J. Kozlowski, JR., Matthew R. Shute
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Publication number: 20090303046Abstract: A security device for attachment to an article to deter theft of the article has a housing containing an alarm system including an audible alarm with a defeat mechanism having a two-part connector that attaches to both a cable and a locking mechanism. The connector includes a mechanical fuse (e.g., two-step ferrule holder) that provides defeat prevention of the alarm device. The locked device alarms if pulled too hard from twisting the cable without releasing the primary lock. The connector is preferably shaped as a generally elliptic cylindrical bayonet having an oval transverse cross-section and a truncated oblique cone-shaped distal end. This enables the plug to be inserted into a locking channel of the locking mechanism in either of two directions facilitating the locking of the attached cable about an article of merchandise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Lee Eckert, William J. Kozlowski, JR., Matthew R. Shute, Timothy M. Gates, James G. Wyatt, JR., Stephen A. Orbach, Michael J. Cornelison
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Publication number: 20090102666Abstract: A security device for a product for sale. The device includes a housing having a cable for engaging the product. A free end of the cable has a locking pin receivable within a bore in the housing. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the locking pin within the bore. The mechanism includes a slider and a clamping member. When the slider moves away from the clamping member, the locking pin is clamped in the bore. When the slider moves toward the clamping member, the member disengages the locking pin which may then be withdrawn from the bore. The locking mechanism further includes a magnetic spring clip that prevents the slider from being moved toward the clamping member. The spring clip is only deactivateable by a complementary magnetic key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, William J. Kozlowski, JR., Christopher J. Fawcett, Ronald M. Marsilio
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Publication number: 20080266111Abstract: A merchandising tag comprising a housing with a first compartment defined therein and having a door pivotally mounted thereon to selectively allow or prevent access to the first compartment. The first compartment is adapted to receive a price tag therein. The housing is also provided with an attachment mechanism which has at least one portion which extends outwardly away from the housing is adapted to engage the product. The tag includes at least one alarm system disposed within the housing. A locking mechanism is provided for simultaneously locking the moveable door to prevent access to the first compartment; securing the portion of the attachment mechanism to the product so that the housing is not detachable therefrom; and for arming the at least one alarm system. When the locking mechanism is engaged, any attempt to remove the tag from the product, open the door, or remove the product with attached tag from the store will result in a loud-attention getting sound being emitted from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew R. Shute, William J. Kozlowski, Christopher J. Fawcett, Ronald M. Marsilio
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Patent number: 6047574Abstract: A lock arrangement for blocking the open end of a winch inlet tube of a spare wheel hoist and storage winch mounted on a vehicle frame having a bumper mounted thereon with a hole in the bumper for permitting access to the winch inlet tube, the lock arrangement including an extension tube for mounting between the hole in the bumper and the opening in the winch inlet tube and a closure for selectively blocking the open end of the extension tube including a key-actuated lock on the closure for selectively permitting removal of the closure from the second end of the extension tube to thereby permit an elongated crank member to pass through the extension tube and the winch inlet tube for actuating the winch.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1999Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: McGard, Inc.Inventors: William J. Kozlowski, Jr., James P. Markey, Lawrence G. Strasser, Jr.
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Patent number: 5943887Abstract: A lock arrangement for blocking the open end of a winch inlet tube of a spare wheel hoist and storage winch mounted on a vehicle frame having a bumper mounted thereon with a hole in the bumper for permitting access to the winch inlet tube, the lock arrangement including an extension tube for mounting between the hole in the bumper and the opening in the winch inlet tube and a closure for selectively blocking the open end of the extension tube including a key-actuated lock on the closure for selectively permitting removal of the closure from the second end of the extension tube to thereby permit an elongated crank member to pass through the extension tube and the winch inlet tube for actuating the winch.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: McGard, Inc.Inventors: William J. Kozlowski, Jr., James P. Markey, Lawrence G. Strasser, Jr.
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Patent number: 5758523Abstract: A lock arrangement for blocking the open end of a winch inlet tube of a spare wheel hoist and storage winch mounted on a vehicle frame having a bumper mounted thereon with a hole in the bumper for permitting access to the winch inlet tube, the lock arrangement including an extension tube for mounting between the hole in the bumper and the opening in the winch inlet tube and a closure for selectively blocking the open end of the extension tube including a key-actuated lock on the closure for selectively permitting removal of the closure from the second end of the extension tube to thereby permit an elongated crank member to pass through the extension tube and the winch inlet tube for actuating the winch.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: McGard, Inc.Inventors: William J. Kozlowski, Jr., James P. Markey, Lawrence G. Strasser, Jr.
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Patent number: D477084Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Alcon, Inc.Inventors: Rabindra Menezes, William J. Kozlowski, Jr., Leonard A. Rodriguez