Patents by Inventor Bruce D. Atkinson

Bruce D. Atkinson 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).

  • Five pin protector module for telephone circuits
    Patent number: 5031067
    Abstract: A five pin protector module for telephone circuits comprises two input pins, two output pins and a grounding pin, all on an insulative base. The electrical current path between each input pin and its respective output pin comprises an electrically conductive arm, a current responsive assembly and an electrically conductive helical spring. The module contains a bidirectional voltage sensitive switch which prevents input voltage surges from reaching the output but, instead, conducts them to a grounding member to which the grounding pin is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Kidd, John J. Napiorkowski, Bruce D. Atkinson
  • Five pin protector module for telephone circuits
    Patent number: 4958254
    Abstract: A five pin protector module for telephone circuits comprises two input pins, two output pins and a grounding pin, all on an insulative base. The electrical current path between each input pin and its respective output pin comprises an electrically conductive arm, a current responsive assembly and an electrically conductive helical spring. The module contains a bidirectional voltage sensitive switch which prevents input voltage surges from reaching the output but, instead, conducts them to a grounding member to which the grounding pin is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: GTE Products Corp.
    Inventors: Dan Kidd, John J. Napiorkowski, Bruce D. Atkinson