Patents by Inventor Jay D. Duffy

Jay D. Duffy 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).

  • Publication number: 20240072526
    Abstract: A spacer to hold an electrical cable is provided. The spacer includes a first clamp segment, a second clamp segment, and a hinge connecting the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment and permitting relative movement between the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment from an open position, wherein the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment do not hold the electrical cable, to a closed position, wherein the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment hold the electrical cable. The spacer also includes a corona shield extending from the first clamp segment to the second clamp segment and covering the hinge when the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment are in the open position and when the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment are in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Mark A. THIRY, Jay D. DUFFY
  • Patent number: 8380120
    Abstract: A message storage apparatus that can stimulate creativity and imagination of children and adolescents is disclosed. The apparatus facilitates storage of messages such as secrets, memories, notes, diary entries, wishes, dreams, trivia and other educational facts, quiz and other game questions, valentines, etc. More particularly, the apparatus can virtually (or physically) store intangible (and tangible) messages, thereby enhancing creativity and imagination. The message storage apparatus has a message delivery system that receives a message and delivers it securely to a storage chamber where the message can be accessed at a later time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Company
    Inventors: Meagan Ruhlman, Derek K. Gauger, George P. Dudash, Jay D. Duffy, Adam Deel