Patents by Inventor Drew B. McConaughy

Drew B. McConaughy 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).

  • Patent number: 7082728
    Abstract: An electrical box for use with insulated concrete form building systems includes a main body having an electrical box cavity for housing electrical outlets, switches, and electrical connections. The insulated concrete form building systems utilize insulated forms to form concrete and the insulated forms are left in place after the concrete has been poured thereby creating an overall insulated concrete element that includes the concrete and the insulated forms. In accordance with the method and the arrangement of the invention, the electrical box includes an arrangement for attaching the electrical box to the insulated form without requiring the use of any additional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Plantilock Corporation
    Inventors: Drew B. McConaughy, Brad J. Hebig
  • Patent number: 6788510
    Abstract: A high voltage electrical device includes a removable transformer module and a receptacle attached to the high voltage electrical device for receiving the removable transformer module. The removable transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the removable transformer module to the high voltage electrical device. The removable transformer module includes a transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary output having a voltage greater than the primary input. The removable transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the high voltage electrical device when the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Zeon Corporation
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Publication number: 20030210503
    Abstract: A high voltage electrical device includes a removable transformer module and a receptacle attached to the high voltage electrical device for receiving the removable transformer module. The removable transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the removable transformer module to the high voltage electrical device. The removable transformer module includes a transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary output having a voltage greater than the primary input. The removable transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the high voltage electrical device when the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Patent number: 6618231
    Abstract: A neon sign includes a removable transformer module and a receptacle attached to the neon sign for receiving the removable transformer module. The removable transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the removable transformer module to the neon sign. The removable transformer module includes a transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary output having a voltage greater than the primary input. The removable transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the neon sign when the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Zeon Corporation
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Publication number: 20020086572
    Abstract: A neon sign includes a removable transformer module and a receptacle attached to the neon sign for receiving the removable transformer module. The removable transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the removable transformer module to the neon sign. The removable transformer module includes a transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary output having a voltage greater than the primary input. The removable transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the neon sign when the removable transformer module is plugged into the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Patent number: 6392360
    Abstract: A neon sign includes a transformer module and a receptacle attached to the neon sign for receiving the transformer module. The transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the transformer module to the neon sign. The transformer module includes a high voltage transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary high voltage output. The transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the neon sign when the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle. The receptacle also includes secondary contacts configured to mate with the secondary contacts of the transformer module as the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle thereby electrically connecting the secondary high voltage output of the high voltage transformer to the neon sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Zeon Corporation
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Publication number: 20010006328
    Abstract: A neon sign includes a transformer module and a receptacle attached to the neon sign for receiving the transformer module. The transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the transformer module to the neon sign. The transformer module includes a high voltage transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary high voltage output. The transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the neon sign when the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle. The receptacle also includes secondary contacts configured to mate with the secondary contacts of the transformer module as the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle thereby electrically connecting the secondary high voltage output of the high voltage transformer to the neon sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Patent number: 6198233
    Abstract: A neon sign includes a transformer module and a receptacle attached to the neon sign for receiving the transformer module. The transformer module is configured to mate with the receptacle as the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle in order to connect the transformer module to the neon sign. The transformer module includes a high voltage transformer for transforming a primary input voltage into a secondary high voltage output. The transformer module also includes secondary contacts for connecting the secondary high voltage output of the transformer module to the neon sign when the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle. The receptacle also includes secondary contacts configured to mate with the secondary contacts of the transformer module as the transformer module is plugged into the receptacle thereby electrically connecting the secondary high voltage output of the high voltage transformer to the neon sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Zeon Corporation
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy
  • Patent number: 5865945
    Abstract: A handle for use with a pressure sensitive film applicator tool includes a main body having a shape that configured to be easily gripped by a users hand. The applicator tool is a specifically configured double edged squeegee designed to apply pressure sensitive films to a substrate. The applicator tool has two blade portions formed on opposite longitudinal edges of the applicator tool. The handle includes a receiving arrangement for receiving one of the blade portions of the applicator tool. The handle also includes a grip arrangement for gripping the applicator tool and holding the applicator tool within the handle when one of the blade portions of the applicator tool is positioned within the receiving arrangement of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Drew B. McConaughy