Patents by Inventor Glen E. Sparks

Glen E. Sparks 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).

  • Electric receptacle with shape memory spring member
    Patent number: 5217382
    Abstract: A two-piece electrical receptacle terminal for receiving a male terminal. The receptacle terminal includes a spring, having a predetermined shape, which is confined within an integrally formed housing. During insertion of the male terminal into the housing, the spring is deflected from the predetermined shape. The spring is constructed of a metal which exhibits a memory, evoked by heating, predisposing the deflected spring into its predetermined shape. Heating can be accomplished by ohmic self-heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Interlock Corporation
    Inventor: Glen E. Sparks