Patents by Inventor Jimmy L. Watson

Jimmy L. Watson 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).

  • One-piece stainless steel rim for mating a meter cover and base and method of making same
    Patent number: 6386790
    Abstract: A one-piece stainless steel rim for mating a meter cover and base and method of making the same is disclosed. The stainless steel mating rim has integral therewith the various attachment tabs, locking lugs and locking tabs for attaching the rim to the cover, locking the rim to the base and insuring a proper fit of the rim with the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: ABB Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick L. Thiel, Jimmy L. Watson, Roger D. Stephenson