Joshua A Miller

US Patent:

8276416, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Feb 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/708126

Inventors:

Lucas Boesel - Muskego WI, US
Joshua J. Miller - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

VSI, LLC - Green Bay WI

International Classification:

E05B 35/10
E05B 29/04

US Classification:

70358, 70337, 70372, 70421, 70492

Abstract:

A master key lock includes a lock cylinder having a keyway for receiving a key, a sleeve about the cylinder, a plurality of wafer tumblers, a master key and a spring operable to axially move the sleeve relative to the cylinder when the master key is inserted into the keyway. A system that uses the master key lock includes a lock case wherein the sleeve is disposed between the cylinder and the lock case, the sleeve being axially movable within the case. The sleeve comprises a plurality of transversely disposed slots for engaging the plurality of wafer tumblers such that the lock is unlocked by insertion of a key or a master key. A method of using the master key lock is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20080282755, Nov 20, 2008

Filed:

Apr 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/061282

Inventors:

Larry R. Grimmer - Sussex WI, US
Joshua J. Miller - Milwaukee WI, US
Julie C. Zier - West Bend WI, US
Russell J. Winberg - Brookfield WI, US
Anna K. Webb - Wauwatosa WI, US
Lucas Boesel - Muskego WI, US
Steven J. Dimig - Plymouth WI, US

International Classification:

E05B 29/00

US Classification:

70495

Abstract:

A codeable lock, operable by an authorized key, includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis, a lock cylinder positioned within the housing and selectively rotatable relative to the housing about the longitudinal axis, and a sidebar moveable between a locked position, in which at least a portion of the sidebar is engaged with the lock cylinder and the housing to prevent rotation of the lock cylinder relative to the housing, and an unlocked position, in which the sidebar is disengaged from at least one of the housing and the lock cylinder. The codeable lock also includes a codebar positioned within the lock cylinder. The codebar is moveable from an uncoded state to a coded state upon insertion of the authorized key into the lock cylinder and by securing the codebar to the sidebar. The codeable lock further includes a tumbler positioned within the lock cylinder and engaged with the codebar.

US Patent:

20120103030, May 3, 2012

Filed:

May 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/383680

Inventors:

Lucas Boesel - Muskego WI, US
Joshua Miller - Milwaukee WI, US
Jay Yaeso - Suamico WI, US

International Classification:

E05B 65/48
E05C 19/08

US Classification:

70 2, 292285, 292286

Abstract:

A hasp seal lock assembly includes a base member that is attached via a hinge to a cover member. The cover member, when rotated such that the cover member engages the base member, is functionally adapted to overlay a latch and seal. The base member and the cover member each have a plurality of apertures defined in adjacent side walls that allow the horizontal latch arm to extend through the assembly. The base member and the cover member also include a second plurality of cooperating apertures whereby the base member and the cover member may be locked together by use of a padlock. In a first preferred embodiment, each cover side wall includes a tab and tab-receiving apertures are defined within the base member. The tabs require that the cover be lifted vertically prior to rotation of the cover member about the base member.

US Patent:

20130239627, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

May 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/890578

Inventors:

Joshua Miller - Milwaukee WI, US
Jay Yaeso - Suamico WI, US

Assignee:

VSI, LLC - Green Bay WI

International Classification:

E05B 65/48
E05C 19/08

US Classification:

70 2, 292286

Abstract:

An improved hasp seal lock assembly includes a base member that is attached via a hinge to a cover member. The cover member can be rotated approximately 180 from a fully “closed” position, which is when it overlays a latch and seal, to a fully “open” position. The base member and the cover member each have a plurality of apertures defined in adjacent side walls that allow the horizontal latch arm to extend through the assembly. The base member and the cover member also include a second plurality of cooperating apertures whereby the base member and the cover member may be locked together by use of a padlock. In the preferred embodiment, each cover side wall includes a tab and tab-receiving apertures are defined within the base member. The tabs require that the cover be lifted vertically prior to rotation of the cover member about the base member.

US Patent:

20180119455, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Nov 1, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/800729

Inventors:

JOSHUA J. MILLER - Brookfield WI, US

International Classification:

E05B 63/00
E05B 15/02

Abstract:

A latch style lock assembly is adapted to secure a space enclosed by a roll up door. The lock assembly includes a striker adapted to be attached to the door, and a lock. The lock includes a catch pivotally mounted on a frame plate and movable between a striker accept position and a striker received position, the lock being adapted to be positioned where the catch can receive and hold the striker. A pawl is pivotally mounted on the frame plate and movable between a catch release position and a catch lock position. The lock also includes an actuator bracket extending from an actuator, the actuator bracket is movable to engage the pawl and move the pawl.

US Patent:

20160304134, Oct 20, 2016

Filed:

Apr 15, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/130081

Inventors:

- Green Bay WI, US
Joshua J. Miller - Milwaukee WI, US
Daniel Bonness - Menomonee Falls WI, US

International Classification:

B62D 33/037

Abstract:

A tailgate collar locking device encloses the slotted mounting hub of the tailgate, together with the pivot point stub within the mounting hub, within a portion of the locking device. The locking device of the present invention comprises a lock housing, a lock cylinder and a shackle. To prevent the theft of certain models of tailgate that are used in the marketplace, the locking device and assembly of the present invention further comprises a tabbed washer or shim that inhibits twisting of the locking device and does not allow the tailgate to be removed in those tailgate models.

US Patent:

20160145911, May 26, 2016

Filed:

Oct 28, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/925277

Inventors:

- Green Bay WI, US
Joshua J. Miller - Brookfield WI, US

International Classification:

E05B 83/16
E05B 85/02
E05B 81/08
B60J 1/18
E05B 85/06
E05B 37/00
E05B 19/00
E05B 27/00
E05B 85/10
E05B 81/64

Abstract:

A simplified truck cap handle and lock assembly is provided. Unlike truck cap handle and lock assemblies known in the art, the assembly is comprised of a codeable lock that is disposed in a position that is not perpendicular to the glass access window of the cap. The lock of the present invention is rotated 90 from the perpendicular. Further, the lock is codeable because it is preferably keyed to match other locks and ignition key switch of the vehicle with which the assembly is used. The invention provides a unique locking structure having a number of components that form the assembly. The assembly is easy to use and easy to install in an aftermarket application. Further, the assembly can be easily converted to an electronic actuated version without any retooling of the component parts of the assembly. The assembly provides the user with tactile feedback as to its operation.

US Patent:

20150107317, Apr 23, 2015

Filed:

Oct 16, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/515789

Inventors:

- Green Bay WI, US
Joshua J. Miller - Milwaukee WI, US
Daniel Bonness - Menomonee Falls WI, US

International Classification:

B60T 17/16

US Classification:

70344

Abstract:

An air brake lock assembly helps to prevent air brake actuation knobs from being actuated. The air brake lock in accordance with the present invention is a theft-prevention device that mounts over the air brake knobs on the dash of a semi-truck cab. It is installed between the dash and the knobs and, when locked, the assembly prevents the knobs from being pushed in. If the air brake knobs cannot be pushed back in, the air brake will remain locked and the truck and trailer will remain immobile. In one embodiment of the present invention, the assembly includes a base and an enclosure for each brake knob. An air brake lock is disposed between the knobs such that the knobs can be selectively locked and unlocked. In one embodiment, the assembly is spring-loaded. In another embodiment, the assembly is not spring-loaded.