Patents by Inventor Matthew Conable

Matthew Conable 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: 8540450
    Abstract: In general, this disclosure relates to a pen housing mechanism, comprising at least one locking collar provided on a pen body configured to receive a pen cap, specifically a pen cap having a plurality of inset “balls” that engage channels within the locking collar. In one form, the “balls” are fit into voids drilled or otherwise provided in a portion of the pen cap and press fit, or otherwise attached, thereto. In one form, a compression spring is provided, which biases the “balls” into a locking portion of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew Conable
  • Patent number: D654977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Conable