Patents by Inventor Allyn R. Mackay

Allyn R. Mackay 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).

  • Publication number: 20160059898
    Abstract: A locator cam assembly can adjust the position of one component with respect to another component. In an embodiment, the locator cam assembly includes a retainer having a retainer body. The retainer defines a retainer opening extending through the retainer body. The locator cam assembly further includes a locating pin having a head and a shank extending from the head. The head defines a head center and the shank extends along a shank axis. The shank axis is offset from the head center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Allyn R. MacKay
  • Patent number: 7759592
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for an electrical assembly. The apparatus comprises a base member comprising a recessed portion and a circumferential flange, the recessed portion adapted to receive an electrical device and the flange having a channel on a first side and a sealing member comprising a retention portion and a protruding portion disposed on the retention portion, the retention portion adapted to at least partially enclose the circumferential flange with at least part of the sealing member disposed at least partially across the channel, and the protruding portion extending away from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Allyn R. Mackay
  • Patent number: 7578547
    Abstract: A support system includes a first panel and a second panel spaced from the first panel. The first panel defines an opening and includes a rim which surrounds the opening. A member is disposed between the panels. The member is attached to the first panel and provides support to the second panel to prevent the second panel from “oil canning” or flexing toward the first panel. The member includes a base, a first leg, and a second leg. A retaining feature is disposed on each of the legs which engages the rim of the first panel. While the retaining feature engages the rim of the first panel, the base supports the second panel such that the second panel is prevented from flexing toward the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Allyn R. Mackay, Thomas M. Larocca
  • Publication number: 20090194400
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for an electrical assembly. The apparatus comprises a base member comprising a recessed portion and a circumferential flange, the recessed portion adapted to receive an electrical device and the flange having a channel on a first side and a sealing member comprising a retention portion and a protruding portion disposed on the retention portion, the retention portion adapted to at least partially enclose the circumferential flange with at least part of the sealing member disposed at least partially across the channel, and the protruding portion extending away from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Allyn R. Mackay