Patents Assigned to Group Dekko Services, LLC
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Patent number: 6638118Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventor: Phillip A. McCoy
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Patent number: 6526895Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Edward J. Keil
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Publication number: 20020193018Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventor: Phillip A. McCoy
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Patent number: 6454616Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.Inventor: Phillip A. McCoy
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Patent number: 6420877Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventor: Gavin L. Replogle
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Patent number: 6419197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6382577Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Phillip McCoy, Donald E. DeWitt, Edward J. Keil, Tracy Tolar
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Publication number: 20010055920Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventor: Phillip A. McCoy
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Publication number: 20010028023Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6296215Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Phillip McCoy, Donald E. DeWitt, Edward J. Keil, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6293508Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6247961Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventor: Phillip A. McCoy
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Patent number: 6223550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: John K. Marsh, Donald E. DeWitt, Andrei Tchougounov
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Patent number: 6220038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: John K. Marsh, Donald E. Dewitt, Andrei Tchougounov
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Patent number: 6202568Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Edward J. Keil
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Patent number: 6082121Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.Inventors: John K. Marsh, Donald E. DeWitt
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Patent number: 6079680Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: D425877Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Edward J. Keil