Patents by Inventor Howard G. Fussell

Howard G. Fussell 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: 11054472
    Abstract: A test paddle is provided that includes a body portion having a first end and a second end. The test paddle includes a plurality of adapters provided about the second end and a plurality of contacts provided about the first end, each of the plurality of adapters electrically coupled to one of the plurality of contacts. The test paddle includes a removable insulation plate selectively attached to the body portion. A method for testing relays is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: Howard G. Fussell, Eddie Bouasry
  • Publication number: 20190064273
    Abstract: A test paddle is provided that includes a body portion having a first end and a second end. The test paddle includes a plurality of adapters provided about the second end and a plurality of contacts provided about the first end, each of the plurality of adapters electrically coupled to one of the plurality of contacts. The test paddle includes a removable insulation plate selectively attached to the body portion. A method for testing relays is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Howard G. Fussell, Eddie Bouasry
  • Patent number: 6946843
    Abstract: A testing device for connection to a relay is provided. The testing device comprises a binding post and a test paddle. The test paddle includes a body portion, a stud, a contact and a handle. The body portion has a stud opening, a contact opening associated with the stud opening and a barrier extending from a first end of the body. The contact extends through the contact opening and is electrically coupled to the stud. The handle is coupled to the body and configured for grasping by an individual's hand to promote insertion and removal of the test paddle from the relay. The binding post includes a cover configured for rotating the binding post, the cover having an inner chamber for receiving an insert of the binding post. The insert is configured to couple test equipment to the stud on the test paddle for testing relay switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: Howard G. Fussell, John Charles Hicks, Eddie Bouasry
  • Publication number: 20040087205
    Abstract: A testing device for connection to a relay is provided. The testing device comprises a binding post and a test paddle. The test paddle includes a body portion, a stud, a contact and a handle. The body portion has a stud opening, a contact opening associated with the stud opening and a barrier extending from a first end of the body. The contact extends through the contact opening and is electrically coupled to the stud. The handle is coupled to the body and configured for grasping by an individual's hand to promote insertion and removal of the test paddle from the relay. The binding post includes a cover configured for rotating the binding post, the cover having an inner chamber for receiving an insert of the binding post. The insert is configured to couple test equipment to the stud on the test paddle for testing relay switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Howard G. Fussell, John Charles Hicks, Eddie Bouasry