Patents by Inventor Michael M. Strazhnik, deceased

Michael M. Strazhnik, deceased 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).

  • Snap-together wire splice
    Patent number: 5733139
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for electrically connecting wires. The device includes first and second nonconductive housing sections adapted to be mateably secured together to form a substantially closed housing. An electrically conductive contact is disposed within the housing and has a first end including a tang for piercing the insulation of the first wire and making electrical contact with the center conductor thereof, a second end including a tang for piercing the insulation of the second wire and making electrical contact with the center conductor thereof, and a connecting portion electrically connecting the first end and the second end to provide an electrical path from the center conductor of the first wire through the contact to the center conductor of the second wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Bray, Michael M. Strazhnik, deceased