Patents by Inventor Bruce K. McCoige

Bruce K. McCoige 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).

  • Back-up alarm having a modular construction
    Patent number: 4088857
    Abstract: A control for controlling a signal device in a vehicle for signalling an intended reverse operation of the vehicle. The control defines a unitary device removably installed in the gearshift console of the vehicle so as to be actuated by movement of a portion of the gearshift lever disposed within the console. The console housing may be provided with an opening through which the control is installed and the control may include a mounting plate removably secured to the housing at the edge of the opening with the mounting plate extending effectively across the opening. The control includes a switch and a switch operator disposed in the path of movement of the gearshift lever portion within the console housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Bruce K. McCoige