Patents by Inventor Larry T. Shrout

Larry T. Shrout 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: 5723820
    Abstract: An device for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system. The device has a number of electrical conductor assemblies which are substantially enclosed within a hollow housing. The housing has three legs which are integrally joined at a common point. Each leg has an associated end from which an equal length of each electrical conductor assembly extends. A uniform and continuous support is provided for that portion of each electrical conductor assembly which is enclosed within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Robert I. Whitney, Lisa C. Simmering, Aubrey Bryant, Glenn S. O'Nan, Rodney Joe West, Larry T. Shrout
  • Patent number: 4979906
    Abstract: A housing for enclosing a weatherproof busway joint. The housing includes a pair of end pieces which are attached to and sealed to a busway enclosure near the joint. The busway enclosure houses, supports, and protects a plurality of electrical conductors enclosed therein and extends through an opening about in the center of the end piece. A pair of joint covers enclose the joint area between the two end pieces. A material which forms the sealing medium between the end pieces and the busway enclosures and between the joint covers and the end pieces. The weatherproof joint covers are placed between the end pieces of two adjoining busway sections such that the joint area is completely enclosed and sealed by the end piece and joint covers to prevent the ingress of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Larry T. Shrout, Allan E. Slicer