Patents by Inventor John Vahey

John Vahey 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: 6688070
    Abstract: Provided is a generally triangular shaped structural member having two equally sized planar sides with a plurality of indentations and a third side of the triangular shape formed from two equally sized curved components that bend into, and join within, the interior of the triangular shape. Also provided are restraining elements to prevent the unfolding of the formed structural member and elements providing increased stiffening to the structural member. Also provided are adapters, joining clamps, and cylinder clamp assemblies for fabricating structural assemblies using the structural members and methods of using the structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Michael John Vahey
  • Publication number: 20030106281
    Abstract: Provided is a generally triangular shaped structural member having two equally sized planar sides with a plurality of indentations and a third side of the triangular shape formed from two equally sized curved components that bend into, and join within, the interior of the triangular shape. Also provided are restraining elements to prevent the unfolding of the formed structural member and elements providing increased stiffening to the structural member. Also provided are adapters, joining clamps, and cylinder clamp assemblies for fabricating structural assemblies using the structural members and methods of using the structural members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Michael John Vahey
  • Patent number: 5457643
    Abstract: A compact electronic data retrieval device allowing access to compressed data stored on interchangeable ROM chips. The chips which can contain directories, manuals or other materials that may be available for convenient access. The chips which are not easily copied may be economically distributing. Interchangeability of the chips is enhanced by a novel chip replacement system. The chip replacement system enabling a precise and easy way for the user of an electronic device to change a computer chip which is utilized in the electronic device. The chip is mounted onto a removable door in a manner to ensure proper placement of the chip and that proper forces are utilized to fit it within a chip socket. This system is particularly applicable to electronic appliances where a computer chip is used to carry large amounts of data and replaced from time to time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: AChip Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vahey, John S. Campbell, Gerald van Mourik, Jonathon M. Schmidt