Launce Reed Barber

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignees: Elemental Tools, LLC, Taptango, LLC. Active years: 2006-2018.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 187(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Chesterfield, VA (US) (2006)
Richmond, VA (US) (2007 - 2017)
Bradenton, FL (US) (2009 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2006-2018

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14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9950844 - Child-resistant closure systems for containers (2018-04-24),

2. 9821127 - Child-resistant closure systems for containers (2017-11-21),

3. 9480802 - Child-resistant closure systems for containers (2016-11-01),

4. 9149914 - Knife block systems (2015-10-06),

5. 8966690 - Multi-tool apparatus (2015-03-03),

6. 8316492 - Apparatus having one or more removable tools (2012-11-27),

7. 8087115 - Apparatus having one or more removable tools (2012-01-03),

8. D588885 - Combination carabiner and wrench device (2009-03-24),

9. D584437 - Carabiner tool with light (2009-01-06),

10. D576002 - Combination carabiner and wrench device (2008-09-02),

11. D557100 - Multi-purpose tool (2007-12-11),

12. D533427 - Combination carabiner and tool device (2006-12-12),

13. D529362 - Combination carabiner and tool device (2006-10-03),

14. D513579 - Combination carabiner and wrench device (2006-01-17),

Title: Launce Reed Barber: Innovator in Child-Resistant Closure Systems

Introduction

Launce Reed Barber is a notable inventor based in Bradenton, Florida, recognized for his contributions to the field of child-resistant closure systems. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Barber has made significant advancements in ensuring safety in container designs.

Latest Patents

Barber's latest patents focus on innovative child-resistant closure systems for containers. One of his inventions features an overcap with a pair of levers, designed to enhance safety by requiring specific actions to open the container. This system includes partial threads on the inner surface of the overcap and a cylindrical collar that forms a mechanical bond with the container's bottleneck. Another patent describes a protective cap with a dispensing tip that incorporates buttons to control the locking mechanism, preventing accidental actuation of a sprayer pump unit. This design ensures that the dispensing tip remains secure until intentionally unlocked.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Launce Reed Barber has worked with various companies, including Elemental Tools, LLC and Taptango, LLC. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative solutions for consumer safety.

Collaborations

Barber has collaborated with notable individuals in the industry, including Thomas Richard Stokes and Corey R Vaughan. These partnerships have allowed him to enhance his inventions and bring new ideas to fruition.