Patents by Inventor Marvin W. Moore

Marvin W. Moore 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).

  • Socket
    Patent number: 4630877
    Abstract: A socket for the reception of a bulb comprising a housing having a grommet receptacle therein for the acceptance of a grommet in sealing relationship. An electrically conductive wire extends through the grommet for connection to an internal terminal strip of the housing. An integral latch on the housing biases the grommet into its receptacle in the housing and secures the grommet in position therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Microdot Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin W. Moore
  • Socket
    Patent number: 4588248
    Abstract: A socket for the reception of a bulb comprising a housing having an elongated cylindrical aperture for the acceptance of a multipurpose resilient grommet in sealing relationship, an electrically conductive wire extending through the central bore of said grommet, and an internal terminal strip that effects wiping of the conductive wire upon insertion and removal of a bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Microdot Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin W. Moore
  • Lamp socket
    Patent number: 4072384
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lamp socket having an improved core that facilitates assembly and improved contact of the light bulb with the terminals of the socket. The core is generally cylindrical in shape and has one or more passageways therein adapted to accept and retain complimentary spade terminals. A spring is positioned around the core in the socket housing to provide the necessary lost motion to maintain contact pressure. Locking tabs prevent separation of the core from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: Microdot Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin W. Moore