公开(公告)号：US5016926A

公开(公告)日：1991-05-21

申请号：US497999

申请日：1990-03-23

申请人： Douglas J. Sharp ,  E. W. Smith

发明人： Douglas J. Sharp ,  E. W. Smith

IPC分类号： E05C1/04

CPC分类号： E05C1/04 ,  A01K1/0236 ,  A01K1/0245 ,  A01K1/03 ,  A01K31/02 ,  Y10S292/63 ,  Y10T292/0846

摘要： A latching mechanism having utility in securing a pivotable member in at least one position with respect to a stationary structure. The housing includes a base that is adapted to be mounted adjacent the pivotable member (e.g., a cage door), with the base lying in a plane which is generally parallel to the plane established by the cage door. A pair of spaced flanges is affixed to the base, with each of the flanges extending away from the door and lying in planes which are generally perpendicular to the base. Each of the flanges has two openings which are adapted to slidably receive first and second elongated appendages, with both appendages being slidably held with respect to the housing, and with each appendage having an outer region extending outwardly away from the housing. The two latching appendages are adapted to move in different directions, with the appendage outer regions being configured to engage a portion of the stationary structure (i.e., the cage enclosure) so as to hold the cage door in a closed position. The latching mechanism includes a control device for manipulating the appendages so as to slidably move the latching appendages inwardly (with respect to the housing). The control device includes a pair of protuberances, each having a length which is sufficient as to be easily engaged by a single digit of a user's hand. A pair of coil springs is provided for continuously urging the appendages in different directions away from the housing. A pair of cap-like members are ideally affixed to the exterior surface of each of the protuberances so as to facilitate gripping the protuberances with at least one digit of a person's hand.

摘要翻译： 一种锁定机构，其用于将枢转构件固定在相对于固定结构的至少一个位置。 壳体包括适于邻近可枢转构件（例如，轿厢门）安装的基座，其中基座位于大致平行于由轿厢门建立的平面的平面中。 一对隔开的凸缘固定到基座上，每个凸缘远离门延伸并且位于大致垂直于底座的平面内。 每个凸缘具有两个开口，其适于可滑动地容纳第一和第二细长附件，两个附件相对于壳体可滑动地保持，并且每个附件具有从外壳向外延伸的外部区域。 两个闩锁附件适于在不同方向上移动，附件外部区域被配置为接合固定结构（即，轿厢外壳）的一部分，以将轿厢门保持在关闭位置。 闩锁机构包括用于操纵附件以便将闩锁附件向内（相对于壳体）滑动地移动的控制装置。 控制装置包括一对突起，每个突起的长度足以容易地与使用者的手的单个数字接合。 提供一对螺旋弹簧用于连续地将附件沿不同方向推离外壳。 理想地，一对帽状构件固定在每个突起的外表面上，以便于用人的手的至少一个数字夹持突起。

公开(公告)号：USD312294S

公开(公告)日：1990-11-20

申请号：US162376

申请日：1988-02-29

申请人： Benjamin L. Doskocil ,  Douglas J. Sharp

设计人： Benjamin L. Doskocil ,  Douglas J. Sharp

公开(公告)号：US06425550B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09537008

申请日：2000-03-28

申请人： Edward W. Gayowski ,  Douglas J. Sharp ,  John F. Nelson

发明人： Edward W. Gayowski ,  Douglas J. Sharp ,  John F. Nelson

IPC分类号： B65H7514

CPC分类号： B65H75/22 ,  B65H2701/1942 ,  B65H2701/37 ,  B65H2701/5136 ,  G11B23/037

摘要： The apparatus is a carrier tape reel assembly formed of two reel halves. The reel halves include hub portions which further include male detent elements which are rotationally symmetric with each other and likewise include female detent elements which are rotationally symmetric with each other. The male and female detent elements, however, include rotationally asymmetric elements to assure that the two halves are properly aligned so that the open tape slots of the two reel halves are properly aligned. The male and female detent elements are further engaged by a longitudinal motion, without the need for rotational movement during engagement. Stacking apertures are formed rotationally midway between adjacent detent elements to permit the stacking of reel halves, whereby the reel halves are facing in the same direction, but are rotated so that the male detent elements pass through the stacking apertures free of detent engagement.

摘要翻译： 该装置是由两个卷轴半部形成的载带卷盘组件。 卷轴半部包括毂部分，其还包括相互旋转对称的公制棘爪元件，并且同样包括相互旋转对称的阴形棘爪元件。 然而，凸形和凹形棘爪元件包括旋转非对称元件，以确保两个半部适当地对准，使得两个卷轴半部的开放的带狭槽适当对准。 男性和女性止动元件通过纵向运动进一步接合，而不需要在接合期间旋转运动。 堆叠孔在相邻的棘爪元件之间的中间旋转地形成，以允许卷轴半部的堆叠，由此卷轴半部面向相同的方向，但是被旋转，使得雄性棘爪元件穿过堆叠孔而没有棘爪接合。

公开(公告)号：US5791293A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-11

申请号：US547058

申请日：1995-10-23

申请人： Melaney L. Northrop ,  Douglas J. Sharp

发明人： Melaney L. Northrop ,  Douglas J. Sharp

IPC分类号： A01K1/03

CPC分类号： A01K1/033

摘要： An animal shelter (10) includes a top (20) formed as a unitary shell and shaped to resemble a natural object having an irregular surface, such as a tree stump. An entrance (26) is formed in the top (20) and allows an animal to enter and exit animal shelter (10). Because the top (20) is shaped to resemble a natural object, the animal shelter (10) blends into a natural setting. An extended floor (41) may be attached to the base (40), and an extended covering (28) may be attached to the top (20) adjacent the entrance (26). The extended covering (28) covers the extended floor (41). The extended covering (28) resembles an extension of the natural object, thus further enhancing the appearance of the animal shelter (10). A planter (60), removably seated upon the top (20), may be used to cultivate plants.

摘要翻译： 动物收容所（10）包括形成为整体壳体的顶部（20）并且成形为类似具有不规则表面的自然物体，例如树桩。 入口（26）形成在顶部（20）中并允许动物进出动物收容所（10）。 由于顶部（20）的形状与天然物体相似，因此动物收容所（10）融入自然环境中。 延伸的地板（41）可以附接到基座（40），并且延伸的覆盖物（28）可以附接到邻近入口（26）的顶部（20）。 延伸覆盖物（28）覆盖延伸的地板（41）。 延伸覆盖物（28）类似于天然物体的延伸部分，从而进一步增强动物收容所（10）的外观。 可移除地安置在顶部（20）上的种植机（60）可用于培植植物。

公开(公告)号：US6026610A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US887620

申请日：1997-07-03

申请人： Melaney Northrop ,  Douglas J. Sharp

发明人： Melaney Northrop ,  Douglas J. Sharp

IPC分类号： A01G9/28 ,  A01G1/08

CPC分类号： A01G1/08

摘要： The present invention provides an edging strip with integrally molded stakes. The strip of the invention is a single, integrally molded piece, greatly simplifying construction, packaging, shipping, and assembly by the end user. Each strip will present an independent and usable item containing within the one piece the components necessary to position and attach the strip within the ground and to link it with other strips as desired. The integral stakes each also have broad top surfaces which provide a hammering surface for inserting the strip within the ground. The strip uses interlocking semi-stakes at its end points to connect with other strips, providing a full hammering surface when interlocked and providing anchoring points at the points of connection. The disclosed invention may also include support ribs with catches or ledges which act to resist the effects of frost heave and reduce unintentional removal of the strip from the ground. The support ribs do not extend to the top of the strip, leaving a blank panel section which may be used during the molding process to form various possible decorative sections to improve the visual appeal of the strip. The strip provides a barrier from relatively deep within the ground all the way up to the top surface for restricting the incursion of grass or weeds into the protected area.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种具有整体模制桩的边缘条。 本发明的条带是单一的整体模制件，大大简化了最终用户的结构，包装，运输和装配。 每个条带将呈现一个独立且可使用的物品，其中包含一个部件，用于将条带定位和附接在地面内并且根据需要将其连接到其它条带所需的部件。 积分桩各自还具有宽的顶表面，其提供用于将条带插入地面内的锤击表面。 该条带在其端点处使用互锁半桩连接其他条带，当互锁时提供完整的锤击表面，并在连接点处提供锚定点。 所公开的发明还可以包括具有捕获物或凸缘的支撑肋，其具有抵抗霜冻起伏的作用，并减少了带材从地面的无意的移除。 支撑肋不延伸到条的顶部，留下可在模制过程中使用的空白面板部分，以形成各种可能的装饰部分，以改善条的视觉吸引力。 该条带提供了从地下相对深处到顶部表面的障碍，以限制草或杂草进入保护区域。

公开(公告)号：US5499850A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-19

申请号：US251908

申请日：1994-06-01

申请人： Douglas J. Sharp

发明人： Douglas J. Sharp

IPC分类号： A01K29/00 ,  A01K1/02 ,  E05B13/00 ,  E05B17/20 ,  E05C1/04 ,  E05C9/04 ,  E05C9/16 ,  E05C1/12

CPC分类号： E05C9/043 ,  A01K1/0245 ,  E05C9/048 ,  E05B13/002 ,  E05B17/2011 ,  Y10T292/0846 ,  Y10T292/82

摘要： A latch system is provided having utility in securing a planar member in a closed position within a housing having a portal. A base plate is secured to the planar member and a rotatable member having a generally circular periphery is coupled to the base plate. A cover is secured to the base plate and rotatably retains the rotatable member thereon. The cover includes a generally circular aperture having a diameter less than that of the periphery of the rotatable member, wherein upon assembly the generally circular periphery of the rotatable member opposes the generally circular aperture of the cover. At least one detent protrusion is formed on either the generally circular periphery of the rotatable member or the diameter of the generally circular aperture in the cover. At least one detent recess is formed in the other of the generally circular periphery of the rotatable member or the diameter of the generally circular aperture and opposes the detent protrusion. The detent recess is formed such that, upon engagement with the detent protrusion, purely rotational movement of the rotatable member causes axial movement of the rotatable member relative to the cover and disengagement of the detent protrusion with the detent recess. A pair of elongate members are coupled to the rotatable member such that rotation of the rotatable member causes the elongate members to reciprocate in and out of engagement with the apertures in the periphery of the portal.

摘要翻译： 提供一种闩锁系统，其用于将平面构件固定在具有入口的壳体内的关闭位置。 基板固定到平面构件上，并且具有大致圆形周边的可旋转构件联接到基板。 盖子固定到基板上并将可旋转部件可旋转地保持在其上。 所述盖包括直径小于所述可旋转构件周边的直径的大致圆形孔，其中在组装时，所述可旋转构件的大致圆形周边与所述盖的大致圆形孔相对。 至少一个止动突起形成在可旋转构件的大致圆形周边上或盖中大致圆形孔的直径上。 至少一个止动凹槽形成在可旋转构件的大致圆形周边的另一个或大致圆形孔的直径中并与制动突起相对。 制动凹部形成为使得在与止动突起接合时，可旋转部件的纯粹的旋转运动导致可旋转部件相对于盖子的轴向移动，并且使制动突起与制动凹槽脱离接合。 一对细长构件联接到可旋转构件，使得可旋转构件的旋转导致细长构件与入口周边中的孔往复运动。

公开(公告)号：US4862636A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-05

申请号：US83233

申请日：1987-08-05

申请人： Benjamin L. Doskocil ,  Douglas J. Sharp

发明人： Benjamin L. Doskocil ,  Douglas J. Sharp

IPC分类号： A01K91/18 ,  B65H75/40

CPC分类号： B65H75/406 ,  A01K91/18 ,  B65H2402/412

摘要： A hand-held trotline holder adapted for safety accumulating, storing, and dispensing a trotline having a main line with spaced drop lines carrying hooks. The trotline holder includes an arcuate handgrip and spool-like member that rotates with respect to the handgrip. The spool-like member comprises a hollow cylindrical hub with two circular flanges; one of those flanges is attached at each of the two ends of the hub. The trotline is accumulated around the hub and contained between the two flanges. The hub is adapted to rotate about its central (longitudinal) axis, and the two flanges (which are preferably formed integrally with the hub) therefore rotate in planes perpendicular to the hub's central axis. Rigidly affixed to the outer face of the first flange is a series of peripherally and outwardly opening compartments; each compartment has at least one radially extending slot for storing one or more hooks attached to the drop lines. The second flange has affixed thereto an external knob which is adapted to be grasped for turning the spool about its central axis.Permanently mounted within the cylindrical spool hub is a handgrip which is adapted for rotatably supporting the spool. A portion of the handgrip acts as a guard or shield between the user's hand (which hand is supporting the spool) and the points and barbs of hooks that are captured within the compartments. The handgrip also preferably includes a structure which permits control of the rotation of the spool with respect to the handgrip. In one embodiment of the invention, a handgrip is configured so that the user's thumb may extend over the top of the handgrip for a short distance in order to bear against a portion of the spool in such a way as to inhibit rotation thereof. This is done by sizing the shield so that the end of the thumb may engage a side wall of one of the adjacent compartments (thereby preventing the compartment from rotating with respect to the user's hand). In another embodiment, a protuberance carried by a flexible portion of the handgrip may be moved to a position where it interferes with free rotation of the spool. By flexing the handgrip portion so as to force interference between the protuberance and one or more side walls of the compartments, rotation of the compartments about the central axis can be selectively retarded and/or prevented.A typical embodiment of the invention will have first and second flanges about 10 inches in diameter, and will have some 23 compartments with associated slots, each of which may conveniently hold up to 5 or 6 substantial hooks. Such a holder can accommodate over 250 feet of main line and about 50 drop lines with their associated hooks. All of this can be accomplished with a holder that is relatively compact (i.e., capable of being placed in an envelope of about 165 cubic inches) and which will weigh only about 41/2 pounds.

公开(公告)号：US4930819A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-05

申请号：US196248

申请日：1988-05-20

申请人： Douglas J. Sharp ,  E. W. Smith

发明人： Douglas J. Sharp ,  E. W. Smith

IPC分类号： E05C1/04

CPC分类号： E05C1/04 ,  Y10S292/63 ,  Y10T292/0846

摘要： A latching mechanism having utility in securing a pivotable member with respect to a stationary structure. The housing includes a base that is adapted to be mounted adjacent the pivotable member (e.g., a cage door). A pair of spaced flanges is affixed to the base, with each of the flanges extending away from the door and lying in planes which are generally perpendicular to the base. Each of the flanges has two openings which are adapted to slidably receive first and second elongated appendages, with both appendages being slidably held with respect to the housing, and with each appendage having an outer region extending outwardly away from the housing. The two latching appendages are adapted to move in different directions to engage a portion of the stationary structure (i.e., the cage enclosure) so as to hold the cage door in a closed position. The latching mechanism includes a control device for manipulating the appendages so as to slidably move the latching appendages inwardly (with respect to the housing). The control device includes a pair of protuberances, each having a length which is sufficient as to be easily engaged by a single digit of a user's hand. A pair of coil springs is provided for continuously urging the appendages in different directions away from the housing. A cover is preferably provided to enclose the biasing springs; the cover may be removed, so that the latching mechanism may be disassembled for inspection and maintenance, or it may be permanently captured.

摘要翻译： 一种锁定机构，其用于相对于固定结构固定可枢转构件。 壳体包括适于邻近可枢转构件（例如，轿厢门）安装的基座。 一对隔开的凸缘固定到基座上，每个凸缘远离门延伸并且位于大致垂直于底座的平面内。 每个凸缘具有两个开口，其适于可滑动地容纳第一和第二细长附件，两个附件相对于壳体可滑动地保持，并且每个附件具有从外壳向外延伸的外部区域。 两个闭锁附件适于沿不同的方向移动以接合固定结构（即，笼壳）的一部分，以将笼门保持在关闭位置。 闩锁机构包括用于操纵附件以便将闩锁附件向内（相对于壳体）滑动地移动的控制装置。 控制装置包括一对突起，每个突起的长度足以容易地与使用者的手的单个数字接合。 提供一对螺旋弹簧用于连续地将附件沿不同方向推离外壳。 优选地设置盖以包围偏置弹簧; 盖可以被移除，使得闩锁机构可以被拆卸以进行检查和维护，或者可以被永久地捕获。