Patents by Inventor John M. Pickell

John M. Pickell 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).

  • Patent number: 4799400
    Abstract: A self-adjusting cable control device for automatically compensating for wear in a control cable system. The device includes a termination member connected at one end of a control cable and a connecting member attached to an actuation member. The connecting member carries a clutch for locking with the termination member upon application of force to the actuation member. Spring means are provided to move the cable with respect to the actuation member when the clutch is disengaged from the termination member. The clutch comprises a plurality of collet members which are movable radially and longitudinally and surround the termination member. The collet members have conical surfaces at one end adapted to engage complementary conical surfaces on the connecting member and serrations which engage complementary serrations on the collet members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Acco Babcock Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Pickell