Patents by Inventor Benjamin E. Merrill, Jr.

Benjamin E. Merrill, Jr. 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: 6918320
    Abstract: A packing tool or set of tools having a handle and one packing end that is formed to perform various tasks involved with packing fiber into conduits without damaging insulation on wires in the conduits. The tools are made of a non-conductive material that has a smooth surface on the packing end or ends with no sharp edges. In one embodiment the tools are made of injection molded plastic and are lightweight. One tool has a hook for picking up a single wire on one end, and a larger hook on the other end for picking up multiple wires. A further tool has a first end for packing and a second end with a mirror that is angled to facilitate inspection of the packing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Cooper Industries
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Merrill, Jr., Billy Dale Wann