Patents by Inventor Guy Neige

Guy Neige 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: 5730265
    Abstract: A connecting dropper provides a mechanical articulated and electrical linkage between a carrying cable and a conductor, particularly a contact wire of an overhead electrical traction line. The dropper wire provides a continuous electrical connection between the carrying cable and the contact wire. The dropper wire (14) is connected to respective connecting clips (18,18') providing the connection to the carrying cable (10) and the contact wire (12) via sleeves (20,20';32,32') in which the ends of the dropper wire are pinched, and the connecting clips (18,18') consist of two detachable parts that are snapped together to grip the carrying cable (10) and the contact wire (12) respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Lemaire, Guy Neige, Jean-Claude Thiard, Philippe De Faucamberge