Patents by Inventor Michael J. Stockel

Michael J. Stockel 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).

  • Device and method for strengthening an electrical socket
    Patent number: 6652303
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle including at least one conductor member having at least one folded segment oriented to define a receiving socket and a housing having at least one lateral support feature, the at least one folded segment insertable into a corresponding one of the at least one lateral support features along an insertion axis, the at least one lateral support feature supporting the at least one folded segment in a direction transverse to the insertion axis, the housing including at least one blade opening, the at least one blade opening being disposed proximate to at least one of the receiving sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Dekko Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Stockel, Gregg E. Laukhuf
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STRENGTHENING AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET
    Publication number: 20030194895
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle including at least one conductor member having at least one folded segment oriented to define a receiving socket and a housing having at least one lateral support feature, the at least one folded segment insertable into a corresponding one of the at least one lateral support features along an insertion axis, the at least one lateral support feature supporting the at least one folded segment in a direction transverse to the insertion axis, the housing including at least one blade opening, the at least one blade opening being disposed proximate to at least one of the receiving sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Stockel, Gregg E. Laukhuf
  • Jumper cable plug
    Patent number: 6558185
    Abstract: A plug assembly for data/communication/power line jumper cable assembly has a body formed of two releasably interconnecting body sections and a plug that is releasably connected to the two interconnection body sections. Each interconnecting body section includes projections usable as threads on an inside surface to positively retain the plug assembly to the jumper conduit of the jumper cable assembly. A hook and slot system on respective interconnection sections creates a releasable interlocking fit therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Dekko Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Stockel, Gregg E. Laukhuf