Patents by Inventor Gerald T. McCabe

Gerald T. McCabe 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).

  • Apparatus for automated key retrieval and deposit
    Patent number: 6505754
    Abstract: An apparatus for automated key retrieval and deposit includes a housing and a key storage rack assembly positioned within the housing. The automated key retrieval and deposit apparatus also includes a key holder for holding a key to be retrieved positioned on the key storage rack, and a key holder actuating mechanism operatively connected to the key holder, for actuating the key holder between an extended position and a retracted position. The automated key retrieval and deposit apparatus further includes a cover pivotally connected to the key storage rack and actuatable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover, in the closed position, exerts a force on the keyholder to retain the key on the key holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Spectrum Composities, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Kenny, Gerald T. McCabe, Christopher P. Batts, James R. Heim