Patents by Inventor James Finley

James Finley 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).

  • Wiring device with removable finger portion
    Patent number: 4000874
    Abstract: A wiring device is disclosed of the type having a dielectric housing portion into which the individual conductors of a multi-conductor cable are electrically connected. The housing portion is encircled by a mounting bracket suitable for stud or bracket mounting and convertible to wallboard mounting by, first removing a frangible finger portion of the bracket and then assembling the finger portion over a corner portion of the bracket by a threaded fastener. The wiring device is then inserted in a wallboard opening from the front side. The fastener is turned and the finger is pivoted on the fastener until it projects outwardly of the wiring device. Continued turning of the fastener advances the finger therealong into gripped engagement on the back side of the wallboard, mounting the wiring device securely to the wallboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard James Finley, Warren David Nauman
  • Container for instant pictures
    Patent number: D336485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Inventor: James Finley