Patents by Inventor Joel L. McCaghren

Joel L. McCaghren 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).

  • Quick release light fixture
    Patent number: 4845597
    Abstract: A removable light and receptacle for use on a boat is disclosed. The light housing (12) which supports fluorescent bulbs (30) (32) is removably attached to the receptacle (38) by means of tapered pin (34) which is rotated and pressed into holes (36) (37) of receptacle (38) which in turn is adapted to be attached to the gunwale of a boat. The mating surfaces of the pin (34) and the receptacle holes (36) (37) are formed of a high strength material such as ABS plastic and are critically dimensioned to utilize the adhesion characteristics of the material to maintain a strong connection between the light housing (12) and its receptacle (38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Inventor: Joel L. McCaghren