Patents by Inventor Barbara J. Murphy

Barbara J. 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).

  • End cap for structural member and method
    Patent number: 5950761
    Abstract: A structural member end cap and method, the end cap having a gripping portion and a recessed socket portion sized to snuggly engage a structural member, the end cap including integral engaging means to permit key and keyway engagement to restrict radial movement of assembled parts and fastening means to restrict longitudinal movement of assembled parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Company
    Inventor: Barbara J. Murphy