Patents by Inventor William L. McCollum

William L. McCollum 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: 10644275
    Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, a front access battery tray is provided. In one embodiment, the front access battery tray comprises a base having a front edge, two side edges, and a back edge; a pair of side panels extending substantially perpendicularly from the side edges of the base, each side panel comprising a top edge and an outer surface, wherein at least one retainer peg extends away from each outer surface; a pair of flanges extending from the top edge of each side panel, each flange comprising an inner lip; a back panel extending substantially perpendicularly from the back edge of the base; and a retainer bracket detachably coupled to at least one of the retainer pegs on the side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Toshiba International Corporation
    Inventor: William L. McCollum
  • Patent number: 10527077
    Abstract: A self-aligning system for joining electronic cabinets to ensure alignment and prevent rotation and deformation is disclosed. Paired aligners, each comprising complementary alignment tabs and alignment notches, are brought together such that angled portions of the alignment tabs guide the opposing aligner into position, ensure proper alignment of the electronic cabinet structure, and prevent rotation of the aligners and structures as the aligners are brought together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Toshiba International Corporation
    Inventor: William L. McCollum
  • Publication number: 20190115570
    Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, a front access battery tray is provided. In one embodiment, the front access battery tray comprises a base having a front edge, two side edges, and a back edge; a pair of side panels extending substantially perpendicularly from the side edges of the base, each side panel comprising a top edge and an outer surface, wherein at least one retainer peg extends away from each outer surface; a pair of flanges extending from the top edge of each side panel, each flange comprising an inner lip; a back panel extending substantially perpendicularly from the back edge of the base; and a retainer bracket detachably coupled to at least one of the retainer pegs on the side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: William L. McCollum
  • Publication number: 20180135671
    Abstract: A self-aligning system for joining electronic cabinets to ensure alignment and prevent rotation and deformation is disclosed. Paired aligners, each comprising complementary alignment tabs and alignment notches, are brought together such that angled portions of the alignment tabs guide the opposing aligner into position, ensure proper alignment of the electronic cabinet structure, and prevent rotation of the aligners and structures as the aligners are brought together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: William L. McCollum
  • Patent number: 6526614
    Abstract: A modular, portable and lightweight ramp of interlocking panels is used to provide a sloping surface between surfaces of differing heights. A first panel has a proximate end and a distal end and at its proximate end there is a tongue for connecting this first panel to a groove on an end cap, which rests on the higher surface. A second panel has a proximate and distal end and at its proximate end there is a tongue for connecting the second panel to a groove on the distal end of the first panel. One or more additional panels may be included in the ramp. The most distal panel rests on the base surface at its distal end. A distal end cap has a tongue that connects with a groove in the distal end of the most distal panel to provide a transition from the ramp to the base surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Theodore R. Anderson, James R. Donahue, William L. McCollum
  • Publication number: 20020144364
    Abstract: A modular, portable and lightweight ramp of interlocking panels is used to provide a sloping surface between surfaces of differing heights. A first panel has a proximate end and a distal end and at its proximate end there is a tongue for connecting this first panel to a groove on an end cap, which rests on the higher surface. A second panel has a proximate and distal end and at its proximate end there is a tongue for connecting the second panel to a groove on the distal end of the first panel. One or more additional panels may be included in the ramp. The most distal panel rests on the base surface at its distal end. A distal end cap has a tongue that connects with a groove in the distal end of the most distal panel to provide a transition from the ramp to the base surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Theodore R. Anderson, James R. Donahue, William L. McCollum