Patents by Inventor Phillip McLamb

Phillip McLamb 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: 9429993
    Abstract: Computing device docking systems are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing device docking system includes a docking station component having an opening defined within a surface. The system includes a pin including a body and an end having a member extending laterally from the body. The end of the pin is receivable within an opening of a computing device component for attaching the computing device component to the docking station. The pin is moveable within the opening between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the body and at least a portion of the member is positioned within the opening of the docking station component. In the second position, at least a portion of the body is within the opening and the member is outside of the opening of the docking station component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff D. Thomas, Dean F. Herring, Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, Danny Addison, Phillip McLamb
  • Publication number: 20150279535
    Abstract: Magnetic locking mechanisms, linear movement generators, and holders are disclosed. According to an aspect, a magnetic locking mechanism includes a first component defining a first recess. The magnetic locking mechanism also includes a second component defining a second recess. Further, the magnetic locking mechanism includes a third component being attached to a first magnet and capable of being positioned in a first position such that the third component is partially within the first and second recesses for holding the first and second components together in at least one direction. Further, the third component is capable of being positioned in a second position such that the third component is outside of the first recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Stacy Arrington, Dean F. Herring, Jeff D. Thomas, David Brower, Robert A. Myers, Seth T. Teeples, Brad M. Johnson, Phillip McLamb
  • Publication number: 20150138720
    Abstract: Computing device docking systems are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing device docking system includes a docking station component having an opening defined within a surface. The system includes a pin including a body and an end having a member extending laterally from the body. The end of the pin is receivable within an opening of a computing device component for attaching the computing device component to the docking station. The pin is moveable within the opening between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the body and at least a portion of the member is positioned within the opening of the docking station component. In the second position, at least a portion of the body is within the opening and the member is outside of the opening of the docking station component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jeff D. Thomas, Dean F. Herring, Brad M. Johnson, Robert A. Myers, Danny Addison, Phillip McLamb
  • Publication number: 20050274305
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a reusable counter for serving drinks. The reusable counter for serving drinks according to instant invention includes a first leg coupled with a second leg. The first leg includes a first surface coupled with a first stand. The second leg includes a second surface coupled with a second stand. The first leg may further include an aperture, and the second leg may then be coupled with the first leg at the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventor: Phillip McLamb