Patents by Inventor Pedro R. Pelaez

Pedro R. Pelaez 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).

  • Patent number: 6680842
    Abstract: A front mount circuit breaker assembly for circuit breakers of different dimensions that are removably mounted to modular circuit breaker holder members. Elongated contacts extend from the terminals on the back of the circuit breakers to the front. The holder members have a through portion between the two ends. Below the two ends and inwardly, a supporting surface is defined for supporting electrical contacts where the distal ends of the elongated contacts are removably mounted to provide the electrical connection for the device. These connections have been brought to the front. The elongated contacts can be made of different dimensions that cooperate with those of the circuit breaker. The holder members are banked together and removably mounted over a cooperating longitudinal rib that is received within a bay cut out defined on the flat bottom wall of the holder members in one of the embodiments. Another embodiment includes outwardly extending flanges for ready mounting to a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Pedro R. Pelaez, J. Thomas Johnston
  • Patent number: 6257539
    Abstract: A holder for marker pens that keep the latter readily available for use while providing a relatively sealed compartment that prevents or minimize the circulation of air around the tip of the pen. The housing has slanted walls that provide structural stability to the holder when it holds one or more pens. An opening in the housing includes upper and lower cavities with a slanted portion inbetween acting as a seal for the end of the tubular housing of a pen. As step in the lower cavity further reduces its diameter ensuring the further isolation of the pen's tip thus protecting from the frying action of circulating air. Portable embodiments for use with a user's belt permit ready access to pens for an ambulatory user. One of these embodiments includes a removable pen holder member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Pedro R. Pelaez
  • Patent number: 6186461
    Abstract: A holder for marker pens that keep the latter readily available for use while providing a relatively sealed compartment that prevents or minimize the circulation of air around the tip of the pen. The housing has slanted walls that provide structural stability to the holder when it holds one or more pens. An opening in the housing includes upper and lower cavities with a slanted portion inbetween acting as a seal for the end of the tubular housing of a pen. As step in the lower cavity further reduces its diameter ensuring the further isolation of the pen's tip thus protecting from the frying action of circulating air. Portable embodiments for use with a user's belt permit ready access to pens for an ambulatory user. One of these embodiments includes a removable pen holder member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Pedro R. Pelaez
  • Patent number: 5909008
    Abstract: A mechanism for removably mounting instruments with a cylindrical outer case to a flat panel over an opening with a peripheral wall extending perpendicularly from the rear side of the panel and two or more gripping assemblies mounted adjacent to the wall. Outwardly extending flange members mounted on the outer case at one end of the instrument are cooperatively and removably engaged within the gripping assemblies. The gripping assemblies in an alternate embodiment are removably mounted through slots in the panel. A user can mount and unmount the instruments from the rear without requiring the use of any tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Inventor: Pedro R. Pelaez
  • Patent number: 3986283
    Abstract: A novelty post card, injection molded of synthetic plastic material for substantial rigidity, wherein the artistic descriptive or humorous material is embossed on the face of the card and wherein the back of the card, in addition to the usual spaces for the addressee and a message, includes pressure-sensitive means for display mounting of the card against a mirror, wall or other smooth surface for display as a decorative plaque or picture by the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Inventor: Pedro R. Pelaez