Patents by Inventor Bryan Sholly

Bryan Sholly 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: 5777263
    Abstract: A basic ground plate adapter which is adapted for utilization with wiring devices installable in non-metallic electrical boxes, and in particular, a ground plate adapter which is employable for a single-gang and is selectively connectable to ground plate adapters for constructing multi-gang arrangements as may be required for specific physical and utilitarian applications. The basic ground plate adapter includes a generally inverted U-shaped bracket structure adapted to clampingly engage the edge or rim of the sidewall of a non-metallic or plastic electrical box, and includes a Z-shaped plate arrangement or further bracket attached to the inverted U-shaped bracket structure. The ground plate adapter also includes a threaded aperture for receiving a ground screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul A. Maehler, Bryan Sholly