Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Gaffney

Daniel P. Gaffney 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: 5139438
    Abstract: A receptacle for use with an extension cord and an electrical plug member is formed of a generally "Y" shaped configuration, with a receiving channel directed interiorly of each leg of the "Y" shaped housing, with the legs of the housing biased in a separated position relative to one another, with a central "T" shaped rib positioned medially of the housing legs. The medially positioned rib includes a rib leg of planar sides to accommodate the housing legs when the housing legs are directed towards one another to accommodate a receptacle, wherein the housing legs upon release are biased in a separated orientation to engage and lock an electrical plug member within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventor: Daniel P. Gaffney
  • Patent number: 4856685
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing container is provided having an interior baffle member that prevents fluid from flowing out of the container until it is tilted beyond the horizontal position when it is tilted in the direction in which the free distal end of the baffle member is pointed either downward or upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: MLW Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel P. Gaffney