Patents by Inventor Michael V. Maloney
Michael V. Maloney 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).
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Patent number: 10340640Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the current condition of power contacts and providing an indication to a preventive maintenance system and/or a user of required power contact replacement. The method includes auxiliary contacts providing a low power binary signal to a processor in response to movements of a contact carrier supporting the movable auxiliary contacts and movable power contacts. The low power binary signals, in combination with physical features of the contact carrier and a signal indicating the state of the power contact, provide information to the processor for determining the current condition of the power contacts, and if the current condition exceeds a predetermined limit, notifying the preventive maintenance system and/or the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.Inventors: Conrad S. Weiden, Hien M. Nguyen, Michael V. Maloney, Samuel Jacob Calloway, Anthony Reac Martinez Arazo
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Publication number: 20180323551Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the current condition of power contacts and providing an indication to a preventive maintenance system and/or a user of required power contact replacement. The method includes auxiliary contacts providing a low power binary signal to a processor in response to movements of a contact carrier supporting the movable auxiliary contacts and movable power contacts. The low power binary signals, in combination with physical features of the contact carrier and a signal indicating the state of the power contact, provide information to the processor for determining the current condition of the power contacts, and if the current condition exceeds a predetermined limit, notifying the preventive maintenance system and/or the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Conrad S. Weiden, Hien M. Nguyen, Michael V. Maloney, Samuel Jacob Calloway, Anthony Reac Martinez Arazo
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Patent number: 9812829Abstract: A small form factor wiring connector provides a two wire to two point connector with separate-hole insertion for two wires, by having two holes on the first casing side of the connector and a terminal connection on the opposite second side of the connector. The design works well for a pluggable or fixed-mounted connector. The separate wire insertion holes and the internal screw-driven clamping means with U-shaped wire clamp and U-shaped fixed terminal surfaces provides positive connections which will not easily loosen.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Conrad S. Weiden, Samuel Calloway, Anthony Reac Martinez Arazo, Hien Nguyen, Michael V. Maloney
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Publication number: 20030193236Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove is defined by a generally axially extending first surface and a second surface angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove and the lip have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Patent number: 6554371Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Patent number: 6386642Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Haye Lemmerz International, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Publication number: 20020050736Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove is defined by a generally axially extending first surface and a second surface angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove and the lip have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Publication number: 20010045769Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Patent number: 6286908Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Patent number: 6007158Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove is defined by a generally axially extending first surface and a second surface angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove and the lip have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Patent number: 5664845Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove is defined by a generally axially extending first surface and a second surface angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove and the lip have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1995Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Hayes Wheels International, IncInventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck, James A. Lumm, James H. Kemmerer
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Patent number: 5595423Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same includes a vehicle wheel having a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard bead seat retaining flange includes an outer peripheral end and an inner surface having a circumferential, radially outwardly facing groove formed therein. The vehicle wheel further includes a wheel cover which covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface and the entire portion of the outer peripheral end of the outboard bead seat retaining flange. The wheel cover includes an inner cover surface and an outer annular lip which extends into the groove when the wheel cover is installed on the disc.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Hayes Wheels International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Heck, Michael V. Maloney
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Patent number: 5435631Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Hayes Wheels International, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Maloney, Thomas E. Heck