Patents by Inventor Robert Mahaffey
Robert Mahaffey 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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Publication number: 20150368932Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Publication number: 20150083885Abstract: An apparatus for securing a portable electronic device includes a base section configured to be supported on a surface, and a main body configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the apparatus. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section so that the main body is movable relative to the base section while the portable electronic device is secured to the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
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Patent number: 8882069Abstract: An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
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Patent number: 8720848Abstract: A securing device for securing portable electronic devices and the method of using the securing device are disclosed. The securing device has a plate assembly, a post assembly and a main bar. A portable electronic device is inserted in-between the plate assembly and the main bar. Thereafter, the post assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position which is perpendicular to the length of the plate assembly. While in the second position, the post assembly prevents the rearward movement of the portable electronic device. The main bar prevents the upward movement of the portable electronic device. The plate assembly has a recessed profile that allows airflow through the bottom portion of the portable electronic device while being secured with the securing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: John Tan, Ryan P. White, Robert Mahaffey
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Patent number: 8212386Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventor: Robert Mahaffey
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Publication number: 20120125057Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael (Xiao Lei) Liang
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Publication number: 20120118031Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising an outer portion, and a locking head configured to secure to the outer portion. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head, and may electrically couple to the attachment device through an electrical connector. The security apparatus can provide both security and power or other electrical signals for the portable article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: John Hung, Robert Mahaffey, John Cavacuiti, Colin R. Adamson
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Patent number: 8042366Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base. A locking head can be configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLCInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Patent number: 8001812Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLCInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Patent number: 7997106Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLCInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Publication number: 20110185776Abstract: An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
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Publication number: 20110185774Abstract: A securing device for securing portable electronic devices and the method of using the securing device are disclosed. The securing device has a plate assembly, a post assembly and a main bar. A portable electronic device is inserted in-between the plate assembly and the main bar. Thereafter, the post assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position which is perpendicular to the length of the plate assembly. While in the second position, the post assembly prevents the rearward movement of the portable electronic device. The main bar prevents the upward movement of the portable electronic device. The plate assembly has a recessed profile that allows airflow through the bottom portion of the portable electronic device while being secured with the securing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: John Tan, Ryan P. White, Robert Mahaffey
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Publication number: 20110179834Abstract: A security system is disclosed. The security system may include a breakaway key and security apparatus. The breakaway key may have one or more stress areas, to facilitate separation of the key when it is improperly used. The security apparatus may have a rotatable sleeve, so that a user attempting to twist the security apparatus will only end up twisting the sleeve. Thus, the security apparatus cannot easily be broken by a rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Wilson Tse
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Publication number: 20110089794Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base. A locking head can be configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC.Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Publication number: 20110080707Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC.Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Publication number: 20110072863Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC.Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Patent number: D651889Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLCInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Patent number: D660682Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLCInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Patent number: D661975Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
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Patent number: D670553Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang