Patents Represented by Law Firm Edward D. Gilhooly, Ltd.
  • Railcar adapter
    Patent number: 5150658
    Abstract: A railcar adapter for the side frame pedestal of the truck assembly for a railcar. The adapter creates a clearance with the inboard and outboard lugs of the pedestal side frame to permit lateral movement of the adapter relative to the side frame. Plugs of a solid lubricant are provided on the crown of the adapter to facilitate movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Grandy
  • Self-locking female receptor for electrical cord
    Patent number: 5129836
    Abstract: A female receptor for locking a male plug and having an actuator element accessible from an exterior position. The actuator element comprises an elongated shaft having an area of reduced width to permit disengaging movement of internal balls mounted in the receptor body. The balls retain the prongs of the male plug in place when the area of reduced width of the rod is not aligned with the balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: Nels E. Ursich
  • Plumbing hanger bracket assembly
    Patent number: 5060892
    Abstract: A hanger bracket assembly for water pipes having a pair of telescopic bracket sections formed with end flanges for attachment to vertical spaced studs of a building under construction. The bracket sections have openings through which a water supply pipe may extend. A pair of plastic sleeve members have openings alignable with selected openings of the bracket sections for further support of the pipe section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Glen Dougherty