Patents by Inventor Maurice William Murphy

Maurice William Murphy 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).

  • Helical products and method of manufacturing of same for engagement with a cable
    Patent number: 6377736
    Abstract: The invention provides a helical device and method of producing same for engagement with a cable, the helical device comprising a single length of metal strip comprising a first helical section, a second non-helical section, and a third helical section, the end of either or both the first and third helical sections remote the second helical section being flared away from the longitudinal axis of the helix, the flaring being in the form of a section of spiral helix form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Logistics AG
    Inventor: Maurice William Murphy
  • Methods and apparatus for manufacturing helical products
    Patent number: 5927125
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming devices including dead-ends and insulator ties from flat and other strips of material, as well as the devices themselves, are disclosed. Components of these devices may be formed continuously from a single strip, avoiding the need to weld or clamp the components together. Forming the devices in this manner reduces the possibility of stresses or non-uniformities forming when the components are joined and permits continuous automatic or semi-automatic manufacture to occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: The Morgan Crucible Company PLC
    Inventor: Maurice William Murphy