Patents by Inventor Constant G. Vlakancic

Constant G. Vlakancic 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).

  • Cycle computer system and protective cable
    Patent number: 5545982
    Abstract: A bicycle brake or derailleur cable including at least one signal transfer pathway, such as a pair of electrical conductors or a fiber optic. In one embodiment the cable structural members are electrically conductive and form at least one signal transfer pathway. Use of the cable with a cycle computer permits the wires between a wheel rotation sensor and the computer to be protected from damage and provides for an improved appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Inventor: Constant G. Vlakancic
  • Electrical connector latching apparatus
    Patent number: 5480319
    Abstract: A latching apparatus for interlocking electrical connectors such as the Ethernet.RTM. compliant 15-pin D-shell AUI connector. The latching apparatus is made a part of the male AUI connector, and includes a key for engaging and operating the locking member of the female AUI connector. The key can be incorporated into any device or mating connector which attaches to the AUI connector of an Ethernet.RTM. LAN adapter. The key is operated by hand and in one embodiment is coupled to a switch for modifying an Ethernet.RTM. signal to indicate whether the lock is in the locked or in the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Constant G. Vlakancic