Patents by Inventor Mark J. McGrath

Mark J. McGrath 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).

  • Accessory connector alignment and support plate
    Patent number: 5609500
    Abstract: A support plate assembly (100) is used for aligning and/or supporting one or more accessory connector(s) (103). The support plate assembly (100) includes a support plate (101) having one or more apertures (105) for frictional engaging with a sleeve (107) of an accessory connector (103). An alignment plate (109) is attached to the support plate (101) for aligning the accessory connector (103) and for providing a working surface for placement of the support plate assembly (100) by automated machinery. The alignment plate (109) includes one or more support members (115) for engaging with the accessory connector (103) and holding the accessory connector into a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin E. Holmes, Paige M. Painter, Mark J. McGrath