Patents by Inventor John D. Shockley

John D. Shockley 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).

  • Publication number: 20080284139
    Abstract: A device known as a Special Portable Vending Machine Trailer has been developed for use as a more economical, safer and versatile manner to provide vending machines at specific locations and events. The device permits delivery and placement of vending machines in an efficient, safe and secure manner. The preferred embodiment is essentially comprised of a trailer with features to permit easy movement and lowering to the ground/surface; an enclosure with features and configurations to protect and secure the vending machine(s); and a means to secure and connect the vending machines to the trailer device within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Shockley
  • Patent number: 6819854
    Abstract: A rotary hub unit (U) for a transmission cable (C) includes a stationary hub (10) having a longitudinal axis (12). An angular transition cable portion (14) transmits a signal (16) between a first junction (18) and a second end junction (20). The first junction end (18) is perpendicular to the second junction end (20). A housing (22) is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis (12) and has an interior (24) adapted to receive a coiled portion (26) of transmission cable. The coil (26) is wrapped about the longitudinal axis (12), has a first end (28) mated with the angular transition second junction end (20), and an outer end (32) such that the rotary hub unit (U) permits limited movement of the outer end (32) of the coil (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Moog Components Group Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Young, Anthony L. Bowman, John D. Shockley