Patents by Inventor Joseph F. McGivern

Joseph F. McGivern 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).

  • Multiple-stage interlocking electrical connector with locking assurance mechanism
    Patent number: 9048576
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a primary connector housing, a mating connector housing, a primary lock, and a secondary lock. The primary lock is defined by both the primary connector housing and the mating connector housing. The secondary lock is supported by the mating connector housing and is arranged and configured for interacting with the primary lock so as to prevent the primary lock, when positioned in a locked position, from disengaging. The primary lock comprises a lock arm extending from the primary connector housing and a lock lever extending from the mating connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. McGivern, Gary W. Taraski, Paul B. Stambaugh
  • MULTIPLE-STAGE INTERLOCKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH LOCKING ASSURANCE MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20150037997
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a primary connector housing, a mating connector housing, a primary lock, and a secondary lock. The primary lock is defined by both the primary connector housing and the mating connector housing. The secondary lock is supported by the mating connector housing and is arranged and configured for interacting with the primary lock so as to prevent the primary lock, when positioned in a locked position, from disengaging. The primary lock comprises a lock arm extending from the primary connector housing and a lock lever extending from the mating connector housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. McGivern, Gary W. Taraski, Paul B. Stambaugh
  • Programmable sighting system for a hunting bow
    Patent number: 6952881
    Abstract: A programmable sighting system for a hunting bow or professional archery bow. The system comprises a housing assembly for mounting the sighting system on the bow. A transparent window is positioned in the housing for viewing therethrough by a user to a target, and for projecting display data thereon. A programmable subsystem is contained within the housing assembly for causing display of the display data at selected locations on the window in response to control by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph F. McGivern
  • Programmable sighting system for a hunting bow
    Publication number: 20030101604
    Abstract: A programmable sighting system for a hunting bow or professional archery bow. The system comprises a housing assembly for mounting the sighting system on the bow. A transparent window is positioned in the housing for viewing therethrough by a user to a target, and for projecting display data thereon. A programmable subsystem is contained within the housing assembly for causing display of the display data at selected locations on the window in response to control by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph F. McGivern