Patents by Inventor Melvin Bonner

Melvin Bonner 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).

  • Tool for aligning and manipulating an electrical outlet with removable plate shield for preventing short circuits
    Patent number: 5168235
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tool for aligning and manipulating an electrical outlet comprising: a base member including a top portion and bottom portion, front portion and rear portion, the rear portion including plugs for plugging into the electrical outlet; and a removable shield for minimizing the possibility of shorting out an electrical connection of the outlet with a metallic junction box during installation for example, the removable shield and the base member being coupled together or released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Inventor: Melvin Bonner