Patents by Inventor Deborah A. Lathrop

Deborah A. Lathrop 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: 4613728
    Abstract: An enclosure box for receiving an electrical receptacle unit therein. The box has movable hangers adaptable for holding electrical cords which are attached to plugs mated with the receptacle unit. The hangers may pivot or snap outwardly to facilitate winding of cords therearound, and then snap back to hold cords in place. The enclosure box has a movable door on its front face. The movable door is attached to a frame on the front of the box. The frame may be flush with the face of any wall into which the enclosure box is mounted. The movable door has an opening along one side thereof, through which any electrical cord may pass when the door is closed. The movable door may also be removable from the enclosure box and relockable thereon. The enclosure box permits receptacles and the plugs and cords thereattached, to be disposed out of the way of furniture, appliances and curious children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Inventor: Deborah A. Lathrop