Patents by Inventor Stephen B. McCane

Stephen B. McCane 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: 11255521
    Abstract: An alignment system for a linear light fixture includes multiple light elements. Each light element includes a top surface that defines a top channel. Each light element includes an endcap that defines apertures that extend through an entire thickness of the endcap. A top surface of each endcap defines an endcap channel. A hanger insert is positionable between the endcaps of two light elements. The hanger insert defines additional apertures. A top surface of the hanger insert defines an insert channel and a hanger connection. The top channels, the endcap channels, and the insert channel form an elongate channel. The system includes pins that are configured to extend through the apertures of the endcaps and the hanger insert. The system includes a connector plate that is configured to be received and secured within the elongate channel. The connector plate defines a central aperture that provides access to the hanger connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen B. McCane, Charles Albo
  • Patent number: 7698881
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a control assembly and method of manufacturing a walk-behind mower having a transmission and an engine electrically connected to an operator presence switch. The control assembly can include a left drive lever and a right drive lever. The control assembly can also include a left control member and a right control member each coupled to the transmission. The control assembly can further include a left operator presence lever and a right operator presence lever coupled to the operator presence switch. The operator presence switch can allow the engine to operate when either the left operator presence lever is moved toward the left drive lever or the right operator presence lever is moved toward the right drive lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen B. McCane, Stephen C. Price
  • Publication number: 20100064650
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a control assembly and method of manufacturing a walk-behind mower having a transmission and an engine electrically connected to an operator presence switch. The control assembly can include a left drive lever and a right drive lever. The control assembly can also include a left control member and a right control member each coupled to the transmission. The control assembly can further include a left operator presence lever and a right operator presence lever coupled to the operator presence switch. The operator presence switch can allow the engine to operate when either the left operator presence lever is moved toward the left drive lever or the right operator presence lever is moved toward the right drive lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen B. McCane, Stephen C. Price