Patents by Inventor Ben W. Meinhardt

Ben W. Meinhardt 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: 4806108
    Abstract: A grounding bushing and ground conductor attaching lug assembly comprises an annular bushing with a plurality of ears or bosses rasied from the outer surface of the bushing, and each of the ears or lugs has a planar top surface that defines a plane inclined with respect to the central axis of the bushing. Thus when the bushing is tightened in place on a conduit in an electrical panel or box, the outer surface of at least one of these ears or bosses is accessible from the opening of the panel. The grounding lug is adapted to mate with the surface of each boss or ear. Each of the bosses has a tapped opening so that the grounding lug can easily be connected with a screw to its respective boss. The grounding lug has a conductor receiving slot which is readily accessible from the exterior of the box. The grounding conductor is easily inserted and held securely in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventor: Ben W. Meinhardt
  • Patent number: D277454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Inventor: Ben W. Meinhardt