Patents by Inventor Délbert Auray

Délbert Auray 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).

  • Duplex electrical connector with frustro-conical retaining ring and crimped inlet end
    Patent number: 8119933
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to electrical connectors, and more specifically to various types of electrical connectors, including an connector assembly having an integrally formed connector body having opposed end openings provided with an outer surface that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening. The inlet opening having lips that are crimped retaining cable retainer inserts. A sloping or frustro-conical, snap fit, outer, retaining ring with locking tangs is provided for snap locking the outlet end portion of the connector body to an associated electric box or panel. The frustro-conical retaining ring has grounding tangs engaging the inner periphery of a knock out hole of an electric box or panel for effecting a positive electrical ground therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Délbert Auray, Kenneth M. Kiely, Lawrence J. Smith