Patents by Inventor Larry G. Tinker

Larry G. Tinker 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).

  • CLIP FOR CONNECTION TO A STAB TERMINAL OF AN ELECTRICAL BUSS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090170379
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a clip for making an electrical connection with a buss stab terminal, comprising: a generally flat body having a first side and a second side and being formed at least in part from an electrically conductive material; an elongated slot in the body; a first spring flap adjacent the slot, wherein the first spring flap projects at least partially outward, away from the body on the first side of the body; and a second spring flap adjacent the slot, wherein the second spring flap projects at least partially outward, away from the body on the first side of the body and wherein the second spring flap is on the opposite side of the slot relative to the first spring flap; wherein the clip is configured to slide onto the buss stab terminal (such as an electric meter) by receiving the buss stab terminal through the slot; and wherein the spring flaps apply pressure to the buss stab terminal to provide an electrical connection between the buss stab terminal and the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Stanley F. Allina, JR., Larry G. Tinker
  • Clip for connection to a stab terminal of an electrical buss
    Patent number: D630494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Meter-Treater, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Allina, Jr., Larry G. Tinker
  • Clip for connection to a stab terminal of an electrical buss
    Patent number: D630495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Meter-Treater, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Allina, Jr., Larry G. Tinker
  • Clip for connection to a stab terminal of an electrical buss
    Patent number: D630496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Meter-Treater, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Allina, Jr., Larry G. Tinker
  • Clip for connection to a stab terminal of an electrical buss
    Patent number: D630497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Meter-Treater, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Allina, Jr., Larry G. Tinker