Patents by Inventor Edward Brant

Edward Brant 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).

  • Pressure plate for switch or receptacle
    Patent number: 6878876
    Abstract: A pressure plate for an electrical device includes at least one internal standoff, at least one outboard standoff, and an anti-rotation leg. The internal and outboard standoffs prevent overtightening of the terminal screw. The anti-rotation leg preserves the orientation of the pressure plate and prevents a speed wire arm from being deformed when removing a speed wired wire from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Brant, John F. Myers, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr.
  • Pressure plate for switch or receptacle
    Publication number: 20040089465
    Abstract: A pressure plate for an electrical device includes at least one internal standoff, at least one outboard standoff, and an anti-rotation leg. The internal and outboard standoffs prevent overtightening of the terminal screw. The anti-rotation leg preserves the orientation of the pressure plate and prevents a speed wire arm from being deformed when removing a speed wired wire from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Brant, John F. Myers, Gerald R. Savicki
  • Pressure plate for switch or receptacle
    Patent number: 6683251
    Abstract: A pressure plate for an electrical device includes at least one internal standoff, at least one outboard standoff, and an anti-rotation leg. The internal and outboard standoffs prevent overtightening of the terminal screw. The anti-rotation leg preserves the orientation of the pressure plate and prevents a speed wire arm from being deformed when removing a speed wired wire from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Brant, John F. Myers, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr.