Patents by Inventor James Schaver, Jr.

James Schaver, 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).

  • Level for outlet box covers
    Patent number: 5507098
    Abstract: An electricians tool is disclosed which comprises a body which houses a sliding arm. This arm engages in an electrical outlet box cover to hold the tool under spring pressure in the said cover. A horizontally disposed spirit level and a vertically disposed spirit level are used to align the electrical outlet box cover so that it may be fastened level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: James Schaver, Jr.
  • Switch level
    Patent number: 5505001
    Abstract: A tool for aiding in the leveling of electrical switches. This tool rests on the top portion of the rim around the toggle of single, and three and four-way switches that have a metal mounting bracket. This tool holds itself to the switch so that the user has use of both hands for adjusting and fastening purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: James Schaver, Jr.