Patents by Inventor Alain Gerard Lane

Alain Gerard Lane 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).

  • Modular extension cord system
    Patent number: 5681179
    Abstract: The present invention uses molded components to receive the ends of electrical zip cord. Elongated contact pins which are molded into the components are inserted axially into the ends of the stranded conductors at the end of the zip cord making positive electrical contact to the conductors. Ridged portions within the molded components receive, grip, and retain the insulator on the outer portion of the zip cord, thereby separating the functions of electrical gripping and mechanical contact in the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Inventor: Alain Gerard Lane