Patents by Inventor Gerald J. McCauley

Gerald J. McCauley 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).

  • Strengthening means for a sidewall of a cup-shaped member for an electron gun assembly of a CRT
    Patent number: 4952840
    Abstract: An electron gun assembly includes a plurality of cathode assemblies and a plurality of spaced successive electrodes mounted on at least two electrically insulative support rods. At least one of the electrodes comprises a deep-drawn substantially rectangular cup-shaped member having a base portion, a supporting flange portion, including a plurality of attachment tabs, and a sidewall extending therebetween. The sidewall includes a plurality of coined welding areas that provide a substantially flat welding surface having structural rigidity for securing studs thereto to facilitate attachment of the electrode to the support rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp.
    Inventors: John R. Hale, Gerald J. McCauley