Robert K Allan

US Patent:

6442880, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Jul 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/354427

Inventors:

Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA 92037

International Classification:

F41A 1706

US Classification:

42 7008, 42 7001, 42 7006, 42 7011, 42 66

Abstract:

A firearm including a body, barrel, trigger, trigger guard and firing pin, including a mechanism configured to operate the firing pin, and a safety mechanism including electronic circuitry and push buttons to operate the electronic circuitry and associated timing device including automatic time delay re-locking, the firearm also having a blocker that is controlled by an electromechanical device operated by electronic circuitry to prevent movement of the mechanism.

US Patent:

50881620, Feb 18, 1992

Filed:

Jul 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/553258

Inventors:

Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

A44B 1800

US Classification:

24442

Abstract:

An elongated two part strap-like connector having a series of generally "C" shaped cross-sections in planes crosswise or parallel to the length dimension of the first body part, the second body part of the connector having ridges configured to yieldably nest and be held; and teeth may be provided to be outstanding from and spaced apart on the body, or internal within the body, the teeth configured to mesh into valleys between the teeth or openings in the body. Random sections of the connector may be affixed to two objects so as to allow their connection. Also disclosed are other improvements and applications.

US Patent:

55556086, Sep 17, 1996

Filed:

Apr 19, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/229825

Inventors:

Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

A43B 700
A44B 1100
B65D 6300

US Classification:

24442

Abstract:

A connector means including shoe connector means comprising a plurality of improved ridges configured using an improved injection mold design so that inverted ridge means may be nested between and gripped by certain of the ridges. The connector means also includes means to confirm complete, adjusted interlock of the nested ridges. Additionally disclosed are products that would incorporate such connector means. Also disclosed is improved, chisel-like, ridge hook design suitable for strong connectors with little or no mechanical resistance to connection. Improved, generally rectangular, rigid, ridge design for toy building blocks is also disclosed. Also disclosed is improved hook for hook and loop fasteners with connector members suitable for injection molding. An injector mold design suitable for manufacturing ridge-type connectors or hook-type connectors for hook and loop connectors is disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved, adjustable tongue and double-buckle connector for straps.

US Patent:

48722421, Oct 10, 1989

Filed:

Apr 7, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/178909

Inventors:

Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

B65D 6300

US Classification:

24 16PB

Abstract:

An elongated connector comprises a flexible, lengthwise elongated, strap-like body having generally C-shaped cross-sections in planes crosswise to the length dimension of the body, with body opposite ends configured to yieldably nest; and teeth may be provided to be outstanding from and spaced apart on the body, the teeth configured to mesh into valleys formed by the body when the body is deformed in a loop and opposite C-shaped end portions of the body are nestably interfitted.

US Patent:

53456599, Sep 13, 1994

Filed:

Jan 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/005331

Inventors:

Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

A44B 1300

US Classification:

24442

Abstract:

A connector means comprising a plurality of parallel ridges configured so that inverted ridge means may be nested between and gripped by certain of the ridges. The connector means also includes means to confirm complete, adjusted interlock of the nested ridges. Also disclosed are products that would incorporate such connector means, and means to produce same.

US Patent:

51268906, Jun 30, 1992

Filed:

Nov 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/438528

Inventors:

Jack P. Wade - La Jolla CA
Raymond Lederer - La Jolla CA
Norman D. Young - Escondido CA
Robert E. Allan - La Jolla CA

Assignee:

Z-Microsystems, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

G11B 1504
G11B 5012

US Classification:

360 60

Abstract:

A security module for a removable disk drive having a lockable hardware write protect feature for use with docking base. Additional features provided by the invention are an enclosure and electrical connection interface designed to reduce or eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI), a removal mechanism that provides for orderly powering down of a disk drive before removal of the security module from a docking base, and a module latching and lock mechanism that provides for positive, lockable securement of the module into a docking base.

US Patent:

47634316, Aug 16, 1988

Filed:

Sep 25, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/911349

Inventors:

Robert E. Allan - La Jolla CA
Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

F41C 1708

US Classification:

42 7011

Abstract:

Locking devices for guns operate to lock the guns against inadvertent or unauthorized firing, and at the same time enable quick and controlled unlocking of guns, to enable their use, as against home intruders.

US Patent:

56407440, Jun 24, 1997

Filed:

Sep 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/528528

Inventors:

Robert M. Allan - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

A44B 1800

US Classification:

24442

Abstract:

A connector including a strap-like looping connector configured to loop and connect to itself. Strap eyelets would be utilized to improve the connector when utilized to adjustably draw together parts of an object, such as sneaker uppers, instead of using shoe laces. Also, segments of the connector are disclosed that may be used for connection as substitutes for hook and loop-type connectors, wrist watch bands for connecting objects and other parts. Also, an improved self-connecting bundle tie-type connector is disclosed. Additionally, heavy-duty designs are disclosed that may be used as emergency engine belts or general utility.