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US 10,831,230 B2Granted
Automatic locking knob assemblies and methods of use
AssigneeRangeSafe, LLC
InventorTrevor Lawson
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present technology relate to safety knobs. An example automatic locking knob assembly includes a knob, a base, an adapter, and a locking sub-assembly. The locking sub-assembly is configured to automatically lock the knob into place when a valve stem of a stove is in an off position. The locking sub-assembly also allows for controlled rotation of the valve stem of the stove by actuation of buttons associated with the knob.
Claims17
An automatic locking knob assembly, comprising:
- a knob;
- a base configured to mount to a stove surface of a stove;
- an adapter configured to mate with a valve stem of the stove extending through the base;
- wherein when the knob is in a locked position the valve stem is in an off position;
- a locking sub-assembly, comprising:
- at least one button;
- and
- wherein depression of the at least one button causes the knob to freely rotate;
- and
- a strut coupled to the at least one button, wherein the strut is rotationally connected to a central shaft aligned with a central axis of the automatic locking knob assembly.
7 more elements
An automatic locking knob assembly, comprising:
- a knob;
- a base configured to mount to a stove surface of a stove, the base comprising two pillars disposed in a spaced apart relationship to one another;
- an adapter configured to mate with a valve stem of the stove extending through the base;
- a locking sub-assembly, comprising:
- a first button;
- a second button;
- and
- wherein simultaneous depression of the first button and the second button causes the knob to freely rotate and causes turning of the valve stem;
- and
- a strut extending between the first button and the second button, wherein the strut is rotationally connected to a central shaft aligned with a central axis of the automatic locking knob assembly.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.