Patents by Inventor Harold K. Clayton, Jr.

Harold K. Clayton, Jr. 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).

  • Encapsulated, waterproof temperature sensitive device and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4437084
    Abstract: An encapsulated, waterproof temperature sensor, such as a thermistor, and a method of manufacturing the same are presented. The sensor is assembled with a sensor cord. The cord includes a cable with an insulating jacket and at least two conductors each with an insulating sheath. Leads of a temperature sensor, such as a thermistor, are connected to ends of the respective conductors. Heat-shrink plastic surrounds one lead and the associated conductor end. Tubing of insulating material surround the temperature sensor, its leads, the conductor ends, and the heat-shrink plastic. A shroud is molded over the tubing and a portion of the cable jacket so that the temperature sensor is encapsulated and waterproof. Four coplanar pins may be used with the shroud mold to ensure that the temperature sensor is appropriately centered in the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1984
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold K. Clayton, Jr.
  • Two-prong fused line cord plug
    Patent number: D305326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold K. Clayton, Jr.