Patents by Inventor Neil J. Andal

Neil J. Andal 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).

  • LED module latch system
    Patent number: 6816389
    Abstract: An LED module latch system for quickly and readily attaching or detaching an LED module to an included mounting panel in an informational display. An LED module having one or more positionable helical spring latches adjacent to the geometry of the mounting panel is secured to the mounting panel by engagement of the helical spring latches. Each helical spring latch includes a pivot pin and a helical spring which are rotatingly positioned to cause intimate rotational engagement of the helical springs with the geometry of the mounting panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Lutz, Neil J. Andal, Nathan L. Nearman