Patents by Inventor Douglas A. J. Mockett

Douglas A. J. Mockett 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).

  • Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member
    Patent number: 7788766
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • WIRE MANAGEMENT GROMMET WITH NON-CAPTIVE CLOSURE MEMBER
    Publication number: 20080178421
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas A.J. Mockett
  • Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member
    Patent number: 7383610
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member
    Patent number: 7155775
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Wire management grommet with non-captive closure member and sleeve
    Patent number: 7124468
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Grommet
    Patent number: 6877184
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Grommet
    Publication number: 20040123420
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas A.J. Mockett
  • Grommet
    Patent number: 6694566
    Abstract: This invention relates to a two-piece grommet adapted for holding a cable in an aperture, such as in a desk or work surface so as to absorb any strain imposed on the cable and to provide an attractive covering for the hole drilled to pass the cable. The grommet consists of two portions. The first portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve having a circular lip. The second portion comprises a cap having an extended flange and adapted to frictionally fit into the cylindrical sleeve and against the lip. The cap has an aperture cut into it through which the cable passes. A pivotal tab is connected under the cap to close the aperture when no cable passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Sleeve and cap grommet set for electrical wires
    Patent number: D285044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Inventor: Douglas A.J. Mockett
  • Grommet cap
    Patent number: D560114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Conduit for wires or the like
    Patent number: D295521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Electrical cord access grommet set for office furniture use
    Patent number: D296761
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Cord access grommet set for office furniture use
    Patent number: D298494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Grommet with pivoting tab
    Patent number: D354903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Doug Mockett & Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Grommet with pivoting tab
    Patent number: D358980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Doug Mockett & Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Computer keyboard and mouse storage device
    Patent number: D409992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Book return
    Patent number: D414908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Under sink liner
    Patent number: D418909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett
  • Video return
    Patent number: D420186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Douglas A. J. Mockett