Robert E Mckenzie

US Patent:

44350295, Mar 6, 1984

Filed:

Jul 6, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/280036

Inventors:

Robert W. McKenzie - Lewisville TX

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

A47B 8800

US Classification:

312320

Abstract:

A locking handle is provided for mounting a circuit card module to a card cage or rack. The module is released from the cage by pulling the handle to flex and bow the latter to a release position disengaging the cage to allow removal of the module. Upon re-insertion, the handle is pushed flat against the front edge of the module by the operator such that the operator need not push against the raw circuit card module edge. After insertion, the handle is translated downwardly to a locking position engaging the cage to prevent removal of the module.

US Patent:

40023869, Jan 11, 1977

Filed:

Nov 28, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/635833

Inventors:

Robert W. McKenzie - Lewisville TX

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

A47B 8800

US Classification:

312320

Abstract:

A flexible self-locking handle for mounting modules or the like to a rack or card cage assembly. The handle end portions including means for lockably engaging said rack and including a deformable detent for restraining movement of said handle to that locked position. By flexing said handle, the end portions are translated inwardly to a second detent position thereby releasing the locking condition relevant to the rack assembly and providing a convenient handle for removal of said module from the rack assembly.

US Patent:

44152183, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

Mar 18, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/476890

Inventors:

Robert W. McKenzie - Lewisville TX

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

H01R 1366

US Classification:

339147R

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed for establishing a reliable electrical connection with a diode. Contact with the diode is made by a conductor element which is generally cylindrical but also has a flared, conical portion. A biasing disc is provided which has a hole in the center and slits extending from the hole to form resilient leaf projections. The conductor element is assembled extending through the hole in the biasing disc, with the leaf projections deflected by the flared portion so as to resiliently press the conductor element against the diode.

US Patent:

45793050, Apr 1, 1986

Filed:

Sep 24, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/653635

Inventors:

Robert W. McKenzie - Lewisville TX

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

F16L 322

US Classification:

248 681

Abstract:

A slightly flexible and generally C-shaped cable support apparatus for quick attachment and detachment from a sheet material support structure to which a plurality of cables can be tied using cable ties and which locks in place after the cable support apparatus is temporarily deformed and moved laterally into position. Removal is accomplished by temporarily deforming the support apparatus and removing in the opposite direction from the insertion. The holding means used in the insertion process are devised to accept different thicknesses of sheet material support structure. An edge of the C-shaped portion of the cable support apparatus is designed to reduce cable insulation damage on sharp edges of the sheet material by extending over and covering same.

US Patent:

51510340, Sep 29, 1992

Filed:

Oct 7, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/772076

Inventors:

Kirk R. Chandler - Garland TX
Robert W. McKenzie - Lewisville TX

Assignee:

Alcatel Network Systems, Inc. - Richardson TX

International Classification:

H01R 909

US Classification:

439 79

Abstract:

A connector retainer is illustrated for use with at least two inline sets of right angle electrical connector pins whereby the connector retainer flexibly partially encloses and interlocks with the connector and has an extension thereof inserted in the right angle portion of the electrical pins wherein the inserted portion is of a larger diameter than the distance between the inline sets of pins. Such a portion can fit in the right angle portion between the sets of the pins and provide a hinge-type function without being able to move either horizontally or vertically thereby retaining the connector in contact with the electrical pins.