Patents by Inventor Dave Downey

Dave Downey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Clamshell style holding part
    Patent number: 7431604
    Abstract: A clamshell type device which is adapted for use in strain relief. The clamshell surrounds the wire and also surrounds at least a part of the connector that attaches to the wire. The clamshell may press against the connector to hold to the connector and also may press against the wire. This provides strain relief. The outer surface of the clamshell device includes a part that still allows depression of the release mechanism from the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: TMB
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Dave Downey
  • Clamshell style holding part
    Publication number: 20070093136
    Abstract: A clamshell type device which is adapted for use in strain relief. The clamshell surrounds the wire and also surrounds at least a part of the connector that attaches to the wire. The clamshell may press against the connector to hold to the connector and also may press against the wire. This provides strain relief. The outer surface of the clamshell device includes a part that still allows depression of the release mechanism from the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Dave Downey