Patents by Inventor Benjamin Shanker

Benjamin Shanker 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).

  • Modular electric light switch assembly
    Patent number: 4117258
    Abstract: A modular switch assembly provided with a permanently mounted female component including a pair of spaced electrical contact elements connected to a source of electrical power and a cover for receiving the prongs of a male component which electrically connects and bridges the contact elements in the female component to establish a series circuit. Male components are provided which are interchangeable, by removing the prongs of one male component from the female component and reinserting the prongs of another male component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Inventor: Benjamin Shanker