Patents Assigned to Group Dekko Services, LLC
  • Patent number: 6638118
    Abstract: A distribution wiring harness assembly is electrically connected to at least one first contact of an electrical receptacle. The distribution wiring harness assembly includes a wire having an uninsulated segment and at least one insulated segment. A connector terminal includes at least one second contact mating with the at least one first contact of the electrical receptacle. At least two resilient prongs are connected to the at least one second contact. The at least two resilient prongs clamp the uninsulated segment of the wire therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 6526895
    Abstract: A support for use with a laptop computer includes a support member having a top surface for supporting the laptop computer. The top surface includes an electrical receptacle, a data connector and a telephone connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Edward J. Keil
  • Publication number: 20020193018
    Abstract: A distribution wiring harness assembly is electrically connected to at least one first contact of an electrical receptacle. The distribution wiring harness assembly includes a wire having an uninsulated segment and at least one insulated segment. A connector terminal includes at least one second contact mating with the at least one first contact of the electrical receptacle. At least two resilient prongs are connected to the at least one second contact. The at least two resilient prongs clamp the uninsulated segment of the wire therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 6454616
    Abstract: A distribution wiring harness assembly is electrically connected to at least one first contact of an electrical receptacle. The distribution wiring harness assembly includes a wire having an uninsulated segment and at least one insulated segment. A connector terminal includes at least one second contact mating with the at least one first contact of the electrical receptacle. At least two resilient prongs are connected to the at least one second contact. The at least two resilient prongs clamp the uninsulated segment of the wire therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.
    Inventor: Phillip A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 6420877
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and determining discontinuities in a load under test. The apparatus is preferably a digital continuity analyzer that determines, by time duration of a discontinuity signal, discontinuities in a resistive load under test and displays a total count thereof. Circuit characteristics allow for adjustable time periods for determining discontinuities as required by various tests. During the discontinuity determination, the circuit automatically resets when the discontinuity ceases. Total discontinuities are displayed for the length of the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventor: Gavin L. Replogle
  • Patent number: 6419197
    Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
  • Patent number: 6382577
    Abstract: A support device for a computer monitor or the like having a support platform and an arm connected to the platform and adapted for attachment to a base structure. Positioning of the support platform is secured by frictional engagement of coil springs on surfaces. Release mechanisms may be activated to change diameters of the coil springs, unsecuring the engagement of the springs against the surfaces. Varying spring constants allows progressive release of more than one spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip McCoy, Donald E. DeWitt, Edward J. Keil, Tracy Tolar
  • Publication number: 20010055920
    Abstract: A distribution wiring harness assembly is electrically connected to at least one first contact of an electrical receptacle. The distribution wiring harness assembly includes a wire having an uninsulated segment and at least one insulated segment. A connector terminal includes at least one second contact mating with the at least one first contact of the electrical receptacle. At least two resilient prongs are connected to the at least one second contact. The at least two resilient prongs clamp the uninsulated segment of the wire therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip A. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20010028023
    Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
  • Patent number: 6296215
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard support device having a keyboard support platform and an arm connected to the platform and adapted for attachment to a base unit. Positioning of the keyboard support platform is secured by frictional engagement of coil springs on cylindrical surfaces. Release mechanisms may be activated to change diameters of the coil springs, unsecuring the engagement of the springs against the surface. Varying spring constants allows progressive release of more than one spring. An adjustable peripheral device support platform is attached to the keyboard support platform. A wrist support is provided at the front of the keyboard support platform, and includes a rack and pinion adjustment of the height of the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip McCoy, Donald E. DeWitt, Edward J. Keil, Tracy Tolar
  • Patent number: 6293508
    Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
  • Patent number: 6247961
    Abstract: A distribution wiring harness assembly is electrically connected to at least one first contact of an electrical receptacle. The distribution wiring harness assembly includes a wire having an uninsulated segment and at least one insulated segment. A connector terminal includes at least one second contact mating with the at least one first contact of the electrical receptacle. At least two resilient prongs are connected to the at least one second contact. The at least two resilient prongs clamp the uninsulated segment of the wire therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 6223550
    Abstract: An ice maker includes a mold and an auger. The mold has at least one cavity with a bottom surface, and is configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice. The auger has a shaft with at least one flight attached thereto, the shaft including a top end and a base end with the base end being rotatably mounted in the bottom surface of the at least one mold cavity. The shaft extends substantially vertically through the mold cavity and is configured to rotate and thereby push the ice out of the mold cavity. The shaft and/or at least one flight has an inward taper in a direction heading from the base end to the top end of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: John K. Marsh, Donald E. DeWitt, Andrei Tchougounov
  • Patent number: 6220038
    Abstract: An ice maker includes a mold and an auger. The mold has at least one cavity with a bottom surface, and is configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice. The auger has a shaft with at least one flight attached thereto, the shaft including a top end and a base end with the base end being rotatably mounted in the bottom surface of the at least one mold cavity. The shaft extends substantially vertically through the mold cavity and is configured to rotate and thereby push the ice out of the mold cavity. The shaft and/or at least one flight has an inward taper in a direction heading from the base end to the top end of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: John K. Marsh, Donald E. Dewitt, Andrei Tchougounov
  • Patent number: 6202568
    Abstract: A support for use with a laptop computer includes a support member having a top surface for supporting the laptop computer. The top surface includes an electrical receptacle, a data connector and a telephone connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Edward J. Keil
  • Patent number: 6082121
    Abstract: An ice making apparatus includes a mold having a cavity with a bottom surface. The mold cavity is configured for containing water therein for freezing into ice. An auger extends substantially vertically through the mold cavity. The auger is configured for rotating to thereby push the ice out of the mold cavity. The auger includes a rotatable surface at least partially defining the bottom surface of the mold cavity. The rotatable surface includes at least one ramp configured for lifting the ice off of the bottom surface of the mold cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.
    Inventors: John K. Marsh, Donald E. DeWitt
  • Patent number: 6079680
    Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
  • Patent number: D425877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Edward J. Keil