Patents by Inventor Herbert McEvoy

Herbert McEvoy 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).

  • Module and connector latch
    Patent number: 6878005
    Abstract: A securing mechanism includes a connector latch and a module latch such that engagement of the connector latch with a connector causes the module latch to engage a housing support. The securing mechanism prevents removal of a module from a housing support when a connector, such as on a power cable, is engaged by the connector latch. The connector latch has a position adjustment mechanism, engageable by an external tool, that controls the position of the connector latch. A tool is used to position the connector latch and allow the insertion or removal of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Helix Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Varone, Herbert McEvoy
  • Module and connector latch
    Publication number: 20020098731
    Abstract: A securing mechanism includes a connector latch and a module latch such that engagement of the connector latch with a connector causes the module latch to engage a housing support. The securing mechanism prevents removal of a module from a housing support when a connector, such as on a power cable, is engaged by the connector latch. The connector latch has a position adjustment mechanism, engageable by an external tool, that controls the position of the connector latch. A tool is used to position the connector latch and allow the insertion or removal of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Helix Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Varone, Herbert McEvoy