Patents by Inventor Kevin D. McKenna

Kevin D. McKenna 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).

  • Elastomeric insert for container lashing
    Patent number: 4877361
    Abstract: An elastomeric insert for filling the cavity of a bottom foundation fitting or socket in a steel deck of a conveyance, such as a steel container ship, whereby a lashing knuckle of a binder tie down rod for lashing a container to the deck is readily secured within the socket, while the insert remains disposed within the socket, so as to prevent the intrusion of debris and dirt, as well as water, from entering the socket cavity, thereby maintaining access and utility of the deck sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: Sterling Plastic & Rubber Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo DeRosa, Kevin D. McKenna