Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Cerniglia

Joseph R. Cerniglia 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).

  • Patent number: 5087206
    Abstract: An electrical ground connection having two members, one of which may be connected to a system ground and the other of which may be for a connection to an electrical apparatus to be grounded. Each member includes a circular cavity which faces the cavity of the other member when the two are assembled together. An electrically conducting insert in the form of a multi-faceted rod is provided for insertion into the cavities, and wherein the rod has a slightly greater lateral dimension than that of the cavities, so that when the members are clamped together, the rod will be shaved, thereby exposing bare metal for better electrical contact and reduced resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Paul E. Jaenke, Joseph R. Cerniglia