Patents by Inventor Charles David Gilliam

Charles David Gilliam 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: 7399194
    Abstract: An improved single-pole electrical connector is disclosed. The connector has a base electrical connection at one end and a pin-and-collet type electrical connection at the other end. A nonconductive mounting base is used to attach the connector to an electrical distribution panel. An electrical cable (e.g., an electrical supply line) is connected to the base electrical connection. Another electrical cable (e.g., from an electrical load) is connected to a pin, which is inserted into the collet. A collet nut is tightened to provide a secure electrical and mechanical connection between the pin and collet. The nonconductive mounting base provides a secure attachment to the distribution panel and insulates the electrically conductive parts of the connector from the panel. An insulating boot may be used to cover the pin and collet side of the connector in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Charles David Gilliam
  • Patent number: 4056956
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in determining the locations of disc gates relative to a tailpiece in a combination lock includes a block mounted on a safe handle, a shaft extending from the block, a first pointer extending from the block along the shaft and a second pointer extending from the block perpendicular to the first pointer and across the safe door. The shaft is manually deflectable relative to the first pointer as torque is applied to the safe handle, the amount of torque being visible from the relative positions of the first pointer and an indicator plate on the shaft. Movement of the second pointer is determined by marking the safe door adjacent that pointer, which movement indicates the location of a gate relative to the tailpiece coupled to the safe handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1977
    Assignee: New York School of Locksmithing, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles David Gilliam