Patents by Inventor John F. Culver

John F. Culver 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).

  • Automotive headlamp socket
    Patent number: 5160281
    Abstract: An automotive headlamp socket includes an interior floor having a wall projecting therefrom. The wall contains a plurality of T-shaped slots which frictionally accept electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: John F. Culver, Douglas G. Seymour, James C. Humphrey
  • Headlamp capsule base with formed seal lug
    Patent number: 5088011
    Abstract: A headlamp capsule with a formed lug seal is disclosed. The base of the capsule includes an intermediate wall separating a plug chamber and a lamp chamber. An electrical lug connection is formed in the intermediate wall to couple the two chambers. A walled structure is formed that includes positioning features to align and hold the lug. The accuracy of lug location may thereby be improved. The wall structure also provides a reservoir to hold a liquid sealant around the lug. The reservoir may be made to form with the lug, and thereby substantially reduce the amount of the sealant needed for a durable seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Warren F. Williams, John F. Culver