Patents by Inventor James Allen McConnell

James Allen McConnell 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).

  • Drainage channels and methods for making drainage channels
    Patent number: 8920072
    Abstract: A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
  • DRAINAGE CHANNELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRAINAGE CHANNELS
    Publication number: 20140110007
    Abstract: A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
  • Drainage apparatus including a support device and a wedge
    Patent number: 8475079
    Abstract: A drainage apparatus comprises a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member. At least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path. The drainage apparatus further includes a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge. The wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
  • DRAINAGE APPARATUS INCLUDING A SUPPORT DEVICE AND A WEDGE
    Publication number: 20120183352
    Abstract: A drainage apparatus comprises a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member. At least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path. The drainage apparatus further includes a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge. The wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell