Robert Shane Dalton

US Patent:

8235475, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Nov 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/956407

Inventors:

Gary R. Ludwig - Holland MI, US
Jamie L. Payne - Grand Rapids MI, US
Todd T. Andres - Sparta MI, US
Robert E. Dalton - Greenville SC, US
Nicholas L. Blackburn - Kitchener CA, US

Assignee:

CompX International Inc. - Greenville SC

International Classification:

E05C 7/06

US Classification:

312221

Abstract:

An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.

US Patent:

8277525, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Aug 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/910174

Inventors:

Robert C. Dalton - Easley SC, US

International Classification:

C01B 3/36
C01B 3/24
C01B 6/24
C10K 3/06
C10J 3/00

US Classification:

48197R, 48202, 48210, 481981, 423644

Abstract:

A high energy transport gas and a method to transport the high energy transport gas are used to increase the energy content of a pipeline and other vessels that are designed to carry natural gas under ambient conditions, in a compressed state or in a liquefied state. Methane and other gases are used as the feedstock, with methane from natural gas fields, coal beds or derived from hydrogen reacting with coal being primary energy sources. Also, this gas and method can provide an abundant source for hydrogen production, and the energy from hydrogen can be used for fuel cell applications that generate electricity and power motor vehicles. This gas and method are capable of increasing the energy capacity of current natural gas pipelines and other storage and transport vessels.

US Patent:

D680416, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Nov 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/436994

Inventors:

Robert Dalton - Greenville SC, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

0807

US Classification:

D 8343, D8330

US Patent:

D692744, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Mar 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

29/447823

Inventors:

Robert Dalton - Greenville SC, US

Assignee:

The United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

0807

US Classification:

D 8331, D8343

US Patent:

20070068206, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Sep 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/524045

Inventors:

Robert Dalton - Mauldin SC, US
Donald Hesprich - Salisbury NC, US

Assignee:

CompX International Inc. - Greenville SC

International Classification:

E05B 65/06

US Classification:

070129000

Abstract:

Disclosed is a lock assembly such as for use with enclosures and access panels. The lock assembly includes a keyhole shaped aperture in a slide portion of the locking assembly that cooperates with double-D shaped protrusions associated with a locking plug. In a locked position, the double-D shaped protrusions inhibit movement of the slide portion. In an unlocked position, the double-D shaped elements may enter a more narrow portion of the keyhole shaped aperture and permit movement of the slide. The slide is associated with additional features so that movement of the slide selectively inhibits or provides consequential movement of other elements that in turn respectively deny or create access to an enclosure.

US Patent:

20070271976, Nov 29, 2007

Filed:

May 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/805721

Inventors:

Robert E. Dalton - Mauldin SC, US
Glyn A. Finch - Simpsonville SC, US

Assignee:

CompX International Inc. - Greenville SC

International Classification:

E05B 27/04

US Classification:

70493

Abstract:

Apparatus and associated methodology are provided for key operated pin tumbler locks, some of which may incorporate a removable core pin tumbler lock. A selected tumbler of a type commonly used in pin tumbler locks is configured along with a driver pin to control operation of a retainer that, when rotated by use of a control key inserted in the lock, allows alternate selective removal and replacement of the core assembly in the lock. Also, or separate therefrom, one or more tumbler holes may be formed or drilled in a manner so as to prevent engagement of a tumbler with the bite of a key. Presently disclosed structures and associated methodology help to reduce any susceptibility to unauthorized techniques practiced against the lock, such as unintentional activation of the tumblers by unauthorized persons through use of a key with so-called “bumping” techniques.

US Patent:

20080110216, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/940535

Inventors:

Robert E. Dalton - Mauldin SC, US
David Banks - Simpsonville SC, US

Assignee:

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC. - Mauldin SC

International Classification:

E05B 37/00

US Classification:

70 21

Abstract:

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for providing a resettable manual entry combination and key operated cam lock. Methodologies are provided for enabling changing of the manual entry resettable combination given knowledge of the previous combination and possession of an operable key. In alternative embodiments, provisions are made to prohibit forced opening of the lock by way of the use of foreign objects.

US Patent:

20080276666, Nov 13, 2008

Filed:

Dec 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/004856

Inventors:

Donald E. Irwin - Fredericksburg VA, US
Michael L. Spears - Chantilly VA, US
Robert Dalton - Greenville SC, US

International Classification:

E05B 65/52

US Classification:

70 77

Abstract:

Described herein is locking apparatus, method for making a locking apparatus, and method for mounting a locking apparatus to the door of a personal storage container. The locking apparatus may include a threaded portion having deformed threads and a lock body shape to fit a restrictive mounting hole.