Patents by Inventor Gerald D. Hazelhurst

Gerald D. Hazelhurst 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).

  • Multiconductor cable connector with cam actuated contact covers
    Patent number: 4431241
    Abstract: A multiconductor cable connector includes two identical longitudinally arranged box-like housings each having connector fittings at one end to pass a multiconductor cable into the housings. Each housing has male and female multiterminal connector openings on one face thereof, and spaced from one another. Protective covers are hinged to the housings and arranged to cover the connector openings. Springs in the hinges urge the covers to close over the connector openings. The covers are arranged to open in opposite directions. Cam surfaces are formed on facing end edges of the covers so that when the two housings are fitted perpendicularly together with respective spaces between covers facing one another and then a 90.degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Inventor: Gerald D. Hazelhurst