Patents by Inventor John W. Mailey

John W. Mailey 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).

  • In-toto connector
    Patent number: 5337983
    Abstract: There is provided a cable tie which incorporates a cushioning means which also functions as a retaining means. The cable tie comprises a housing and a strap. The strap can be separate from or integral with the housing. When the free end of the strap is assembled within the housing, a plurality of angularly extending fins maintains the integrity of the assembled components. A second plurality of longitudinal fins extend angularly from the inside circumference of the assembled clamp. The resiliency of the fins provides a cushioning to the device encircled by the strap. In addition the second plurality of longitudinally extending fins provide a resistance means to the sliding of the cable tie in a direction along a vehicle bracket or other member to which the cable tie is attached or to the longitudinal movement of the wiring harness within the cable tie itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: MCAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Mailey
  • In situ modular fastening system
    Patent number: 5333965
    Abstract: A modular fastening system which is integrally molded as part of a plastic member which is being fastened to another member is disclosed. The fastening system comprises a locking member and a movable positioning means for selectively permitting the locking member to move between locked and unlocked positions. The position means is connected to the plastic member during the molding process and easily broken away during the assembly process and positioned in the plastic member to complete the fastening process. Because the positioning means is molded as an integral part of the plastic member, no loose fasteners or additional pieces are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: John W. Mailey
  • In situ modular fastening system
    Patent number: 5193933
    Abstract: A modular fastening system which is integrally molded as part of a plastic member which is being fastened to another member is disclosed. The fastening system comprises a locking member and a movable positioning means for selectively permitting the locking member to move between locked and unlocked positions. The position means is connected to the plastic member during the molding process and easily broken away during the assembly process and positioned in the plastic member to complete the fastening process. Because the positioning means is molded as an integral part of the plastic member, no loose fasteners or additional pieces are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Inventor: John W. Mailey