Patents by Inventor Edward L. Boyd

Edward L. Boyd 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: 5472110
    Abstract: A storage container (10) includes a front cover (11) and a back base portion (12) connected at the bottom thereof by a hinge assembly (13) and at the top thereof by a latch assembly (14). The latch assembly (14) includes a latch body (55) pivotally attached to the base portion (12) and engaging the cover (11) which carries a tongue (72) having a safety catch (73) at the end thereof which extends through a slot (71) in the latch body (55) to engage the same. The hinge assembly (13) includes spaced hook members (49) which have an opening (50) therein to receive axles (52) carried between spacers (51). A tray (33) is also provided for the container (10) which has a bottom support surface (34) to hold items thereon and it also includes apertures (38) to hold other items. In addition, flanges (41, 42) which are formed with rib members (40) which depend from the support surface (34) are also provided to hold items in container (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward L. Boyd, Nai-Cheng Tsao
  • Patent number: 5436654
    Abstract: A video teleconferencing unit includes the lens assembly, the speaker, and the microphone in a single housing, and further includes a lens tilt mechanism wherein the lens is fixedly mounted to a bezel that is pivotally mounted on a front cover of said housing, such that rotation of the lens can be accomplished by rotating the bezel without having to move the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Boyd, Aziel T. Suarez
  • Patent number: 5184270
    Abstract: A system and device are disclosed for protecting the primary windings of a distribution transformer from surge current which exceed a predetermined level including a tank for accommodating the distribution transformer, a first expanding arc gap extending between a first terminal and a second terminal on the secondary side of the distribution transformer, and a second expanding arc gap extending between a third terminal and the second terminal on the secondary side of the distribution transformer. The arc gap being mounted within the gas space of the tank which accommodates the distribution transformer such that a surge current which exceeds the predetermined level is directed through the arc gaps and dissipated by the expanding arc gaps thereby bypassing the secondary windings in order to protect the primary windings of the distribution transformer. The internally mounted arc gaps being effective when applied to either interlaced or non-interlaced distribution transformers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: ABB Power T&D Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Boyd, E. R. Eley, Jeewan L. Puri
  • Patent number: 4406056
    Abstract: A coil structure for cellulose-free transformer coils characterized by at least three helically wound layers disposed in a reversal pattern with wedge-shaped resinous insulators between each layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1983
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Richard D. Buckley, Edward L. Boyd, Betty J. Palmer
  • Patent number: 3939449
    Abstract: Distribution transformer having inner and outer low-voltage winding sections and a high-voltage winding section disposed therebetween. Insulation structures separate the various winding sections and include a relatively small thickness of solid insulating material and a liquid dielectric duct. Some of the solid insulating material is axially extended to increase the creep resistance of the winding. The insulation structures are also void of any metallic electrostatic shield or any other member which would hamper adequate processing of the insulation structure during the construction of the transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1976
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Edward L. Boyd, John P. McInerney
  • Patent number: D335037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventors: Edgar B. Montague, III, Tracy L. Teague, James R. Machen, Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D339102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D345650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D345960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward L. Boyd, James M. Kerner, Neil R. Taylor
  • Patent number: D352584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Specialty Products Inc.
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D357729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Specialty Products Inc.
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D358812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D362437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D373356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Sony Corporation of America
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D377175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Sony Corp. of America
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D378092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Sony Corp. of America
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D379091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Sony Corporation of America
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D400537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd
  • Patent number: D401585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Edward L. Boyd