Patents by Inventor James W. Doherty

James W. Doherty 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: 6147304
    Abstract: An electrical outlet box for selectively receiving both high voltage and low voltage conductors and electrical components such as an a.c. 120 V power outlet, a telephone jack and a cable television (CATV) adapter. The electrical outlet box has a housing with a first section juxtaposed in spaced relationship with respect to a second section. Means for fastening the electrical components to the housing includes a tab with a hole to receive a screw. First and second receiving means disposed on the housing for receiving the high and low voltage conductors may include knock outs in a first section and a plurality of holes in the second section. An open back in the second section of the housing may also be provided. The first and second sections of the housing being joined by a bridge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: James W. Doherty