Patents by Inventor Jess W. Magnuson

Jess W. Magnuson 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).

  • Extension cord retaining device
    Patent number: 5328384
    Abstract: An apparatus for detachably holding the ends of two cords together has a first retaining rod and a first cord retaining hook on one end of the first retaining rod. A securing clamp is attached to the first retaining rod. The securing clamp has a rod receiving member, a rod receiving channel in the rod receiving member, a threaded clamping channel in the rod receiving member and a clamping screw threadingly engaged with the threaded clamping channel. A second retaining rod is releasingly and slidingly engaged within the securing clamp and releasingly engaged with the clamping screw. A second cord retaining hook is on one end of the second retaining rod. The clamping screw has a knurled gripping head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventor: Jess W. Magnuson