Patents by Inventor G. M. Close

G. M. Close 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: 4248494
    Abstract: A power adapter apparatus for use in providing plural system electrical power outputs from a vehicle dashboard cigarette lighter receptacle, comprising unitary frame means providing a cylindrical connector portion extending into a receptacle portion, said cylindrical portion being of a length and diameter for contacting reception within said cigarette lighter receptacle. The apparatus further including two or more receptacle means disposed in said frame means receptacle portion in like orientation and parallel alignment; first conductor means connected between said cylindrical connector portion and each of said two or more receptacle means to provide system electrical power connection; and second conductor means connected between said cylindrical connector portion and each of said two or more receptacle means to provide system ground connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Inventors: Edward S. McDonald, G. M. Close