Patents by Inventor Jeffrey E. Davis

Jeffrey E. Davis 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: 5600093
    Abstract: A modular interchangeable electrical work box having a housing for mounting one or a plurality of electrical devices, such as switches or outlets. Each support module is adapted for supporting a specific electrical component and the support modules have fastener insert sheaths for fasteners, such as screws or nails, for attaching the work box to a residential wall stud so as to permit interchangeable positioning within the housing. The box is interchangeable in that it can be used for either a new work box in new construction or for an old work box for replacement of existing work boxes or upgrading electrical service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventors: Greg B. Herth, Jeffrey E. Davis
  • Patent number: 4788777
    Abstract: A sticker for spacing wood products apart vertically in a dry kiln is formed as an elongated, hollow, internally reinforced extruded rectangular profile of synthetic resin reinforced with glass fiber. The internal reinforcement is provided by one or more reinforcing webs that extend between the top and bottom peripheral walls of the rectangular profile. The preferred extrusion is made of a mixture of polycarbonate resin, polysulfone resin and 20-40% by weight glass fiber. The peripheral wall thickness of the rectangular profile ranges between about 0.0625 inch and 0.125 inch. The external width of the rectangular profile ranges between about 1 inch and 3 inches, preferably about 1.5 inches. The external height of the rectangular profile ranges between about 0.25 inch and 1.25 inches, preferably between about 0.625 inch and 1 inch. The length of the sticker ranges between about 4 feet and 9 feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Davis