Patents by Inventor John P. McKeon

John P. McKeon 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).

  • Security device
    Patent number: 4837453
    Abstract: A security device for locking the cable of a bonnet lock of a car comprising a housing with cable inlets. The inner core of the cable is secured to a cable engaging member which is movable within the housing on a pivot member about a pivot pin. A solenoid spindle mounted on the pivot member engages a bracket mounted on the housing to prevent pivotal movement of the cable engaging member. A compression spring biases the spindle into engagement with the bracket on de-energizing of the solenoid to lock the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Inventa Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Michael J. Wiley, Stewart Irving, John P. McKeon
  • Packaging materials
    Patent number: 4804573
    Abstract: A packaging material for foodstuffs comprises a sheet material having on the rear face a water-based or water-borne cold seal adhesive applied thereto without a primer coat and on the front face a water-based or water-borne overprint varnish applied over the printed matter. The cold seal adhesive is applied to chosen areas of the rear face by conventional means and then dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Inventors: Brian A. McCarthy, John P. McKeon