Patents by Inventor William K. McAfee

William K. McAfee 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).

  • Publication number: 20260146455
    Abstract: A handrail return for a handrail is provided. The hollow body can include a first end, a second end, a rib, and a projection. The first end can include a first projection and a first aperture. The first projection can have a first height. The first aperture can be disposed through the first end and the exterior surface. The first aperture can permit for coupling between the hollow body and the handrail. The rib can be disposed along a portion of the interior surface. The projection can be disposed on the interior surface between the first protrusion and the second end. The projection can have a projection height being greater than the first height and configured to interact with the handrail to limit a depth of the handrail within the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2025
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, William K. McAfee