Patents by Inventor Larry R. Bratten

Larry R. Bratten 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: 5980305
    Abstract: A new wiring splice junction block for connecting a power supply cable from a main distribution panel to two or more branch circuits. The inventive device includes a circular housing having a circular wall extending upwardly therefrom disposed inwardly with respect to its cylindrical side wall. The cylindrical side wall has a plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures therethrough. A conductive ring is secured within the circular housing. The conductive ring has a peripheral edge disposed inwardly of the circular wall of the circular housing. A plurality of resilient connectors extends radially from the peripheral edge of the conductive ring in a spaced relationship. The connectors align with the circumferentially spaced apertures of the circular housing. The connectors extend outwardly over the circular wall. A circular lid is dimensioned for covering an open upper end of the circular housing. The circular lid includes a plurality of slotted openings therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: Larry R. Bratten, Mary A. Bratten