Resumes
Resumes
Patrick Hodan Phones & Addresses
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1850 Hopi Trl, Dewey, AZ 86327 (928) 632-8831
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3219 Date Creek Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
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Kingman, AZ
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Eureka Springs, AR
Work
Position:
Professional/Technical
Education
Degree:
Associate degree or higher
Publications
Us Patents
Latch System With Inertial Lock Mechanism
View pageUS Patent:
20140070550, Mar 13, 2014
Filed:
Sep 13, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/613356
Inventors:
William J. Michael - Chino Valley AZ, US
Reed A. Davis - Prescott AZ, US
Patrick A. Hodan - Dewey AZ, US
Reed A. Davis - Prescott AZ, US
Patrick A. Hodan - Dewey AZ, US
Assignee:
NORTHLAND PRODUCTS, INC. - Prescott AZ
International Classification:
E05C 3/22
E05C 3/16
E05C 3/16
US Classification:
292226, 292200
Abstract:
A latch system includes a catch member and a sear element engaged with the catch member when the catch member is in a latch position. A swing lever is in geared engagement with the sear element. When the latch system is subjected to an acceleration event, the swing lever pivots in one direction so that the sear element pivots in the opposite direction to move the sear element out of engagement with the catch member. The latch system may be installed on a container so that the catch member engages with a latch receptacle coupled to a hinged lid of the container. When the container experiences the acceleration event, the sear element disengages from the catch element and the hinged lid falls open thereby causing the catch member to pivot to the release position. The latch system automatically re-engages when the container is returned to its upright position.
Latch System With Inertial Lock Mechanism
View pageUS Patent:
20140069926, Mar 13, 2014
Filed:
Mar 4, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/784539
Inventors:
Reed A. Davis - Prescott AZ, US
Patrick A. Hodan - Dewey AZ, US
Patrick A. Hodan - Dewey AZ, US
Assignee:
NORTHLAND PRODUCTS, INC. - Prescott AZ
International Classification:
E05C 19/02
E05C 19/12
E05C 19/12
US Classification:
220326, 292 95, 292134
Abstract:
A latch system includes a catch member and a sear element engaged with the catch member when the catch member is in a latch position. A swing lever is in geared engagement with the sear element. When the latch system is subjected to an acceleration event, the swing lever pivots in one direction so that the sear element pivots in the opposite direction to move the sear element out of engagement with the catch member. The latch system may further include a security mechanism that is configured to prevent the swing lever and sear element from moving in response to an acceleration event under the condition the latch system is not oriented in an upright and vertical orientation. When the latch system is returned to its upright position, the security mechanism may be configured to not interfere with the normal operation of the latch system.
Latch System With Inertial Lock Mechanism
View pageUS Patent:
20140224806, Aug 14, 2014
Filed:
Apr 14, 2014
Appl. No.:
14/252377
Inventors:
- Prescott AZ, US
Reed A. Davis - Prescott AZ, US
Patrick A. Hodan - Dewey AZ, US
Reed A. Davis - Prescott AZ, US
Patrick A. Hodan - Dewey AZ, US
Assignee:
Northland Products, Inc. - Prescott AZ
International Classification:
E05C 3/12
B65F 1/14
B65F 1/14
US Classification:
220324, 292194
Abstract:
A latch system includes a catch member and a sear element engaged with the catch member when the catch member is in a latch position. A swing lever is in geared engagement with the sear element. When the latch system is subjected to an acceleration event, the swing lever pivots in one direction so that the sear element pivots in the opposite direction to move the sear element out of engagement with the catch member. The latch system may further include a security mechanism that is configured to prevent the swing lever and sear element from moving in response to an acceleration event under the condition the latch system is not oriented in an upright and vertical orientation. When the latch system is returned to its upright position, the security mechanism may be configured to not interfere with the normal operation of the latch system.