Patents by Inventor John P (Jack) Methner

John P (Jack) Methner 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).

  • Condensed outlet having alternate plug in configurations which share a common buss
    Patent number: 11289853
    Abstract: A device for imparting electrical energy to one or more male plugs, the device including female receiving ports for receiving the blades from one or more male plugs side by side such that the female receiving port capable of receiving a hot blade from the male plug is screened on both sides by female receiving ports capable of receiving a neutral blade from the male plug, and the device including female receiving ports for receiving the blades from an earth pin, the ports extending outwardly beyond the edge of the faceplate and to a portion of a grounded mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: John P (Jack) Methner
  • Condensed Electrical Socket With Improved Protection for Hot Receiving Ports
    Publication number: 20200287329
    Abstract: A device for imparting electrical energy to one or more male plugs, the device including female receiving ports for receiving the blades from one or more male plugs side by side such that the female receiving port capable of receiving a hot blade from the male plug is screened on both sides by female receiving ports capable of receiving a neutral blade from the male plug, and the device including female receiving ports for receiving the blades from an earth pin, the ports extending outwardly beyond the edge of the faceplate and to a portion of a grounded mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: John P (Jack) Methner