Patents by Inventor Phillip A. McConnell

Phillip A. McConnell 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).

  • Electromechanical spring system
    Patent number: 11499599
    Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: BARNES GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Adrian A. Vine, David D. Johnson, Phillip A. McConnell
  • Electromechanical Spring System
    Publication number: 20210071730
    Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Adrian A. Vine, David D. Johnson, Phillip A. McConnell
  • Electromechanical spring system
    Patent number: 10935096
    Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Adrian A. Vine, David D. Johnson, Phillip A. McConnell
  • Electromechanical Spring System
    Publication number: 20200300325
    Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Adrian A. Vine, Robert D. Thompson, Steven F. Rockow, Christopher T. Reynard, Jack W. Adoline, Phillip A. McConnell
  • Friction dampened mechanical strut
    Patent number: 9447836
    Abstract: A spring system that includes a compressible material that is used to control the speed of the rod movement and/or the end travel cushioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip McConnell
  • Electromechanical Spring System
    Publication number: 20160084333
    Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Adrian A. Vine, David D. Johnson, Phillip A. McConnell
  • Friction Dampened Mechanical Strut
    Publication number: 20150091227
    Abstract: A spring system that includes a compressible material that is used to control the speed of the rod movement and/or the end travel cushioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Phillip McConnell
  • Two stage hood lift spring assembly
    Patent number: 8011645
    Abstract: A lift spring assembly has a compression spring rod with a housing having a longitudinal axis and axially opposite ends, and having a rod member coaxial with the axis and having an inner end in the housing and an outer end axially outwardly of one of the opposite ends. A guide member is provided on the inner end of the rod member for supporting the rod member during movement of the rod member. A first stage spring assembly extends between one of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A second stage spring assembly extends between the other of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A mounting member extending from one of the opposite ends of the housing for mounting the spring rod assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is pivotally connected to the mounting member and pivots into locking engagement with one of the ends of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip A. McConnell, Jack W. Adoline
  • Hood lift system
    Patent number: 7387181
    Abstract: A strut assembly having first and second mounting members extending from opposite ends of the housing for mounting the strut assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is connected to the housing and slides into locking engagement with the rod member. Restraining members are secured to the mounting members to prevent unwanted travel of the hood assembly beyond a fully opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Associated Spring Raymond
    Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Mark R. Thomas, Phillip A. McConnell, Thomas J. Fischer
  • Two stage hood lift spring assembly
    Publication number: 20070296130
    Abstract: A lift spring assembly has a compression spring rod with a housing having a longitudinal axis and axially opposite ends, and having a rod member coaxial with the axis and having an inner end in the housing and an outer end axially outwardly of one of the opposite ends. A guide member is provided on the inner end of the rod member for supporting the rod member during movement of the rod member. A first stage spring assembly extends between one of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A second stage spring assembly extends between the other of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A mounting member extending from one of the opposite ends of the housing for mounting the spring rod assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is pivotally connected to the mounting member and pivots into locking engagement with one of the ends of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Phillip McConnell, Jack Adoline
  • Two stage hood lift spring assembly
    Patent number: 7261286
    Abstract: A lift spring assembly has a compression spring rod with a housing having a longitudinal axis and axially opposite ends, and having a rod member coaxial with the axis and having an inner end in the housing and an outer end axially outwardly of one of the opposite ends. A guide member is provided on the inner end of the rod member for supporting the rod member during movement of the rod member. A first stage spring assembly extends between one of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A second stage spring assembly extends between the other of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A mounting member extending from one of the opposite ends of the housing for mounting the spring rod assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is pivotally connected to the mounting member and pivots into locking engagement with one of the ends of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip A. McConnell, Jack W. Adoline
  • Hood lift system
    Publication number: 20060070832
    Abstract: A strut assembly having first and second mounting members extending from opposite ends of the housing for mounting the strut assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is connected to the housing and slides into locking engagement with the rod member. Restraining members are secured to the mounting members to prevent unwanted travel of the hood assembly beyond a fully opened position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Jack Adoline, Mark Thomas, Phillip McConnell, Thomas Fischer
  • Two stage hood lift spring assembly
    Publication number: 20040113341
    Abstract: A lift spring assembly has a compression spring rod with a housing having a longitudinal axis and axially opposite ends, and having a rod member coaxial with the axis and having an inner end in the housing and an outer end axially outwardly of one of the opposite ends. A guide member is provided on the inner end of the rod member for supporting the rod member during movement of the rod member. A first stage spring assembly extends between one of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A second stage spring assembly extends between the other of the opposite ends of the housing and the guide member. A mounting member extending from one of the opposite ends of the housing for mounting the spring rod assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is pivotally connected to the mounting member and pivots into locking engagement with one of the ends of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Associated Spring Raymond
    Inventors: Phillip A. McConnell, Jack W. Adoline