Patents by Inventor Charles E. Murrill, Jr.

Charles E. Murrill, Jr. 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).

  • Operating fuse deflector and method of use
    Patent number: 8517757
    Abstract: Shields or deflectors are supported on fuse barrels and positioned to protect power linemen and other electrical workers on high voltage distribution lines against injuries resulting from the ejection of sparks and fuse debris that occurs when a fuse melts or operates due to excessively high electrical currents, by securing the deflectors on the fuse barrels in a position immediately below the fuse barrels where the deflectors can effectively direct the dangerous materials away from the workers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas A. Unger, Charles E. Murrill, Jr.