William A Hopkins

US Patent:

6530131, Mar 11, 2003

Filed:

Feb 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/081440

Inventors:

William Hopkins - San Clemente CA

Assignee:

Fastening Solutions, Inc. - Tarzana CA

International Classification:

A44B 2100

US Classification:

24300, 24301, 24 313, 248 51

Abstract:

A tool leash device having at least one coiled leash having a closed loop at one end secured to a split key ring, a snap ring having a selectively opened and closed locking member secured to said split key ring for attachment to a belt loop or the like, a trigger snap connected to the other end of the coiled leash having a selectively opened and closed locking member for securing the same to a closed loop portion of a flexible tie wrap, and a flexible elongated tie wrap having a closed loop portion at one end connected to said trigger snap locking member having a generally smooth end at the other end thereof with a ribbed portion between the ends of said tie wrap and an apertured locking portion on the tie wrap between the ends thereof whereby the smooth end is insertible into the locking portion with the ribbed portion locking into the locking portion for serving a tool thereto.

US Patent:

54313651, Jul 11, 1995

Filed:

Mar 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/221176

Inventors:

William Hopkins - San Juan Capistrano CA

Assignee:

Fastening Solutions, Inc. - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

A44B 1700

US Classification:

248683

Abstract:

An apparatus for securing equipment to mounting surfaces includes two clamps connected by a strap. One clamp is adhesively mounted to the mounting surface and the second clamp is adhesively mounted to the equipment. Latches pivotally mounted on the top of the clamps include a protrusion, and the strap has holes formed therein. When the latch is pivotally locked onto the strap, the protrusion extends through one of the holes and into a cavity in the base of the clamp. The protrusion also includes a forward corner that is distorted upon pivoting the latch to cause the latch to lock down onto the strap.

US Patent:

62783718, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

Jun 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/582469

Inventors:

William G. Hopkins - Laguna Hills CA

Assignee:

Paper-Pak Products, Inc. - La Verne CA

International Classification:

G08B 2300

US Classification:

3405731

Abstract:

Absorbent pads with theft alarm activator elements concealed from view within each individual pad. These pads are designed for inclusion in a tray with a meat, fish or poultry product. The alarm activator element in each pad may be a strip or wire of magnetic material of suitable magnetic retentivity. In an alternative arrangement, a resonator may be used in conjunction with a magnetic strip which controls its resonant frequency. In the case of meat or poultry product pads, the element is cored into the pad between pluralities of laminated layers of tissue, cellulose, airlaid or composite. The element may be positioned between adjacent pairs of laminated tissues in a composite pad.

US Patent:

59014180, May 11, 1999

Filed:

Jul 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/112852

Inventors:

William K. Hopkins - San Clemente CA

Assignee:

Fastening Solutions, Inc. - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

A44B11/00

US Classification:

24302

Abstract:

A quick release clamp for inflatables or the like having a clamp fixed to a patch adapted to be secured to an inflatable. The clamp has a base portion having a cavity therein and a pair of integral spaced upstanding side walls on opposite sides of the cavity, a latch pivotally mounted to the clamp between the spaced side walls, the latch having a handle end and a protrusion fixed to the handle. The patch may be secured to an inflatable. A similar clamp, having a strap portion secured thereto, may be quickly and easily connected to the clamp mounted to a patch. The strap portion locks to the clamp secured to the patch and the other protrusion thereon locking into an opening in the patch, clamping the strap portion therebetween.

US Patent:

57405913, Apr 21, 1998

Filed:

Jan 2, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/735437

Inventors:

William K. Hopkins - San Clemente CA

Assignee:

Fastening Solutions, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

A44B 1100

US Classification:

24302

Abstract:

A quick release locking strap for securing items in place. The strap includes an elongated flexible strap portion having a pair of adjustable quick release clamps at spaced locations on the strap portion. In one embodiment, each clamp is fixedly secured to the strap portion. In another embodiment, one clamp is fixedly secured to the strap portion and the other clamp is adapted to be secured to a surface.