Patents by Inventor Harry D. McVey

Harry D. McVey 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).

  • Battery handle adapter
    Patent number: 4861687
    Abstract: Adapter for mounting a handle to a battery having finger-hole recesses on opposite ends thereof. The adapter comprises a comb-like insert including a plurality of fingers closely received within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Randall F. Brantley, Harry D. McVey
  • Carrying handle
    Patent number: 4791702
    Abstract: A rope-type carrying handle including a discontinuous segment of rope having two unconnected free ends and a handgrip therefor which securely anchors the ends and center of the rope against longitudinal movement in the handle. The handgrip comprises first and second members which mate so as to trap the rope therebetween and include a plurality of receptacles, retainer pins and ribs which cooperate to variously so penetrate, spread, wedge and pinch the rope within the handgrip as to prevent relative movement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Harry D. McVey