Patents by Inventor Thomas R. McBirney

Thomas R. McBirney 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).

  • Mechanical actuator assembly
    Patent number: 6192684
    Abstract: A mechanical actuator assembly is disclosed. The actuator assembly comprises an actuator body with an element moveable with respect to said body to perform a function. In general, the moveable element is in the form of a piston or a rod. The actuator assembly further comprises a mounting mechanism allowing the movement of the actuator body relative to the moving element or piston in response to preset conditions of pressure or force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Swales Aerospace
    Inventor: Thomas R. McBirney