Patents by Inventor Bernie J. Maurer

Bernie J. Maurer 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: 4875880
    Abstract: A modular faceplate system having four levels of modularity includes a standard faceplate, a plurality of secondary support members, and a plurality of modules. The faceplate may be secured to a variety of support structures such as an outlet box, a modular box and a wall box. The faceplate has an elongated opening formed therein for the secondary support members. The secondary support members support the various different modules in various configurations. The modules can support a variety of electrical devices including plugs and electrical connectors. The faceplate, secondary support members and modules all include snap-type fastening means such that a desired faceplate configuration can be assembled from the component parts without the use of hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn S. Welch, Stephen Fidrych, Michael Romm, Bernie J. Maurer