Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Gibson

Kenneth L. Gibson 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: 4411480
    Abstract: Quick-release means are disclosed for use in a television receiver having a molded plastic cabinet with an access opening in the back. The cabinet includes a removable back panel for covering the opening. Quick-release means for attaching the panel to the cabinet back comprise flexible molded extensions of the cabinet include the following. A pair of face-to-face catch means have a projecting flange on each face for flexing into mutual engagement. The catch means include a first member of the pair extending from a flexible edge of the cabinet and a second member extending from the back for joining in snap engagement. A pair of guide means extending from the back panel and spaced on either side of the second member have a taper for guiding the panel and the catch means into sliding engagement. The taper also provides for exerting pressure on the flexible edge to inhibit disengagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1983
    Assignee: Zenith Radio Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Gibson