Patents by Inventor Mark A. Yates

Mark A. Yates 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).

  • Switch actuating assembly having improved cams and plural modes
    Patent number: 4417115
    Abstract: A switch actuating assembly for a keyboard switch comprises a frame and plunger slideably mounted on the frame. The plunger has an integral deflectable camming arm extending parallel to the frame from its upper end. The camming arm engages a cam on the frame during depression of the plunger to provide tactile effect when the switch is closed. The plunger can be assembled to the frame in any one of three orientations to provide the tactile effect, to provide a shift locking effect, or to permit closing of the switch without tactile effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark R. Desmarais, Mark A. Yates
  • Magnetic bookmarker and paper holder
    Patent number: D332113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: Mark A. Yates