Patents by Inventor Norbert J. Cecil

Norbert J. Cecil 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).

  • Level vial retaining assembly and retainer therefor
    Patent number: 4757615
    Abstract: A vial retaining assembly for a level or like object employs a retainer member for securing the vial in a mounting receptacle of the level. The retainer member comprises a first set of generally radially extending ears which frictionally engage the wall which defines the receptacle. A second set of radially extending ears forcefully engages the end of the vial to secure the vial in fixed relationship within the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventor: Norbert J. Cecil
  • Chisel handle
    Patent number: D313158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Norbert J. Cecil, Peter S. MacDonald