Patents by Inventor John B. Carman

John B. Carman 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).

  • Device for severing electrical conductors
    Patent number: 6378215
    Abstract: A cutting device is provided that includes a first handle having first and second ends, and a second handle having first and second ends. The second handle being coupled to the first handle. A first ceramic blade is coupled to the second end of the first handle, and a second ceramic blade is coupled to the second end of the second handle in cutting alignment with the first blade. The first and second handles are adapted to be operated to move the first and second blades into a contacting relationship to provide a cutting force, and the ceramic material of the first and second blades provide operator protection from electric shock, prevent device damage and minimize environmental hazard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: John B. Carman