Patents by Inventor Darrell Dumont

Darrell Dumont 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).

  • Electrical receptacle cover having an integrally formed detachable fastening nut
    Patent number: 6066805
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle cover is securable over an electrical receptacle. The cover includes a generally planar cover plate for positioning over the receptacle. The cover plate includes an outlet opening therethrough for accessing the outlet of the electrical receptacle. The cover plate also includes an aperture therethrough for passage of a threaded fastening element. A threaded nut-like securement member is formed integrally with the planar cover plate. The securement member is frangibly removable so that it may be attached to the receptacle for accommodating the fastening element extending through the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Bordwell, James McCutcheon, Darrell Dumont, Jessica Henderson