Patents by Inventor Edward P. McLean

Edward P. McLean 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).

  • Cable terminator and grounding unit
    Patent number: 4028487
    Abstract: A terminator and grounding device particularly for an underground distribution cable having a concentric grounded neutral. A deformable metal sleeve has an annular space between side wall portions thereof to receive and terminate the helically wound neutral conductor. A steel liner in the deformable metal sleeve resists crushing and provides a through passage for the insulated distribution conductor. A tubular deformable metal side gripper on the main sleeve receives an extrinsic ground wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Inventors: William B. McLean, Edward P. McLean