Michael Todd Mcgrath

US Patent:

7178679, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

Jan 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/767389

Inventors:

Mark E. Canty - Aurora IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US
Thomas Chung Yin Wong - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

A47F 7/00

US Classification:

211 26

Abstract:

An integrally molded cable manager for routing cables wherein the cable manager is generally enclosable by a cover. The integrally molded cable manager includes a generally rectangular base portion and a pair of side wall portions generally perpendicular to the base portion along the longer sides of the generally rectangular base portion, each of the side wall portions having a plurality of generally aligned fingers. At least two fingers of each of the side wall portions include a hook protrusion for cooperating with the cover to permit the cover to be alternately rotatable relative to either of the side wall portions.

US Patent:

7354166, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Nov 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/722036

Inventors:

John R. Qualich - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - Livonia MI, US

Assignee:

Temic Automotive of North America, Inc. - Deer Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 5/08
B60R 1/06

US Classification:

359843, 359877, 307 101, 701 49

Abstract:

Observing an object within a visual blind spot of a motor vehicle includes using a mirror with at least one motor mechanically coupled thereto. Preferably, a position of the side view mirror can be adjusted by the at least one motor. An object detector detects objects within a visual blind spot of a vehicle. The object detector is operable to provide a detection signal to the at least one motor to adjust a position of the mirror to provide a view of the blind spot to a driver of the vehicle. The view can be toggled between normal viewing and blind spot viewing depending on the detection signal. The view can also be adjusted to track the object.

US Patent:

7378046, May 27, 2008

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/304523

Inventors:

Mark E. Canty - Aurora IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

B29C 45/44

US Classification:

264318, 2643281, 425DIG 58

Abstract:

An integrally molded rack-mountable manager for managing the routing of cables along a network rack supporting electrical components having distinct rows of ports. The manager includes an integrally molded channel having a base portion and a pair of slotted side wall portions for retaining cables therein and managing the routing of the cables by providing optional routing through the channel and through slots defined by the slotted sidewalls. The integrally molded manager includes a rack-mounting portion configured for being connected to the network rack.

US Patent:

7762405, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

May 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/123369

Inventors:

Mark A. Vogel - Hinsdale IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

A47F 7/04
H02B 1/20

US Classification:

211 26, 361826

Abstract:

A cable manager is disclosed. The cable manager includes a backbone, a plurality of finger sections connected to the backbone to form a vertical cable channel, and a first pair of horizontal rails connected to the top end of the backbone and a second pair of horizontal rails connected to the bottom end of the backbone. The cable manager also includes a first cross brace connected to the first pair of horizontal rails and a second cross brace connected to the second pair of horizontal rails, and a door hingedly connected to the first and second cross braces. Each cross brace includes a mounting surface having a plurality of guide surfaces and an alignment aid protruding from the mounting surface and extending beyond a horizontal axis extending between the guide surfaces. The door includes a pair of latches connected to a hinge pin through a pair of windows, and a spring connected to the hinge pin and the pair of latches.

US Patent:

8069118, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Sep 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/362874

Inventors:

Michael McGrath - Greensboro NC, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 21/00

US Classification:

705 59, 705 64, 705 67, 705 80

Abstract:

A method for processing a value-added electronic transmission, which includes obtaining user identification information (), conveying software () to the user, where the software enables the user to selectively send electronic transmissions to intended recipients via a mediation site, and associating with the mediation site at least one value-added processing service, including carrier indication, sender indication, transmission identification, guaranteed delivery, address verification, address correction, archiving, and transmission security. The method further includes billing the user () for service rendered through the mediation site.

US Patent:

20040173545, Sep 9, 2004

Filed:

Mar 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/384307

Inventors:

Mark Canty - Aurora IL, US
Michael McGrath - New Lenox IL, US

International Classification:

A47F007/00

US Classification:

211/026000, 361/826000

Abstract:

An integrally molded rack-mountable manager for managing the routing of cables along a network rack supporting electrical components having distinct rows of ports. The manager includes an integrally molded channel having a base portion and a pair of slotted side wall portions for retaining cables therein and managing the routing of the cables by providing optional routing through the channel and through slots defined by the slotted sidewalls. The integrally molded manager includes a rack-mounting portion configured for being connected to the network rack.

US Patent:

20060042995, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Sep 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/932740

Inventors:

Michael McGrath - Channahon IL, US
Lewis Lofgren - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/30

US Classification:

206583000

Abstract:

Suspension packages are described that include (a) a first holding member; (b) a second holding member, wherein the second holding member is pivotably connected to the first holding member along a living hinge, such that the first and second holding members are configured to pivot between open and closed positions; (c) a first mounting ring detachably connectable to the first holding member, wherein the first mounting ring comprises a first film-mounting surface; (d) a second mounting ring detachably connectable to the second holding member, wherein the second mounting ring comprises a second film-mounting surface; (e) a first suspension film mounted to the first film-mounting surface; and (f) a second suspension film mounted to the second film-mounting. The first suspension film is recessed with respect to an upper peripheral surface of the first holding member, and the second suspension film protrudes beyond an upper peripheral surface of the second holding member.

US Patent:

20100252701, Oct 7, 2010

Filed:

Jun 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/814900

Inventors:

Mark A. Vogel - Hinsdale IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

PANDUIT CORP. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

F16M 13/02

US Classification:

2482131

Abstract:

A cable manager is disclosed. The cable manager includes a backbone, a plurality of finger sections connected to the backbone to form a vertical cable channel, and a first pair of horizontal rails connected to the top end of the backbone and a second pair of horizontal rails connected to the bottom end of the backbone. The cable manager also includes a first cross brace connected to the first pair of horizontal rails and a second cross brace connected to the second pair of horizontal rails, and a door hingedly connected to the first and second cross braces. Each cross brace includes a mounting surface having a plurality of guide surfaces and an alignment aid protruding from the mounting surface and extending beyond a horizontal axis extending between the guide surfaces. The door includes a pair of latches connected to a hinge pin through a pair of windows, and a spring connected to the hinge pin and the pair of latches.