Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Gurak

Ronald J. Gurak 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).

  • Cable strain-relieving mechanism
    Patent number: 7429187
    Abstract: A strain-relieving apparatus for a cable, comprising a housing and a shroud. A cable is inserted into a port on a device, such as an electronic device. The shroud is permanently affixed to the cable, and attaches to and rotates within the housing to lock the shroud into the housing. The shroud may also unlock from the housing by rotating the shroud within the housing, until tabs located on the shroud are aligned with recesses in the housing, allowing for the shroud to be removed from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventor: Ronald J. Gurak