Patents by Inventor Duane E. Wright

Duane E. Wright 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).

  • Electrical receptacle with power indicator light
    Patent number: 5007857
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle configured for electrical connection with an electrical plug having a pair of contact blades. The receptacle includes a first pair of receptacle contacts configured for electrical connection with the pair of contact blades. A second pair of receptacle contacts, which are electrically insulated from the first pair of receptacle contacts, are configured for making electrical connection with the first pair of receptacle contacts through the pair of contact blades when the pair of contact blades are electrically connected to the first pair of receptacle contacts. A lamp is electrically connected in series between the second pair of receptacle contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventor: Duane E. Wright