Patents by Inventor Mark McSweeney

Mark McSweeney 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).

  • Locking mechanisms and locking caps for connectors
    Patent number: 8398414
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a connector comprises a hook, a bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Mark McSweeney, Chung-Sheng Chen
  • Locking Mechanisms and Locking Caps for USB Connectors
    Publication number: 20120238113
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Mark McSweeney, Chung-Sheng Chen
  • Locking mechanisms and locking caps for USB connectors
    Patent number: 8142212
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Mark McSweeney, Chung-Sheng Chen
  • LOCKING MECHANISMS AND LOCKING CAPS FOR USB CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20110008981
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Mark McSweeney, Chung-Sheng Chen