Patents by Inventor David Martin Maloney

David Martin Maloney 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).

  • Sleeve retainer for sensor
    Patent number: 5679926
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor including a mating feature disposed thereon. The sensor assembly also includes a harness having a protective sleeve including a sleeve end. The sensor assembly further includes a sleeve retainer connected to the sleeve end. The sleeve retainer includes a plurality of inwardly projecting spring tabs adapted to snap-fittedly engage the mating feature on the sensor to connect the sleeve retainer and harness to the sensor. Upon axial movement of the sleeve retainer over the sensor, the spring tabs snap-fittedly engage the mating feature on the sensor and hold the protective sleeve in position relative the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: David Martin Maloney, Matthew Zimmermann