Patents by Inventor Norman Byrne

Norman Byrne 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).

  • Publication number: 20070259548
    Abstract: A power distribution system (300) is disclosed having a power source (302) with at least one circuit associated with a power line (310). The power line (310) is connected to an incoming power cable (312), which is further connected to a cable or conduit assembly (316) having at least one junction block. A surge protector (324) is pluggable into the junction block of the cable or conduit assembly (316). The surge protector (324) includes at least one male connector set (326) and an LED indicator (338).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Norman Byrne
  • Publication number: 20070232130
    Abstract: A latching device (200) is disclosed for use in supporting a junction block (202) on a supporting bracket (204). The latching device (200) includes a horizontal support (230) coupled to a hinge (232). A first cantilever beam (234) is coupled to the hinge and to a ledge structure (240). The ledge structure (240) includes upper and lower ledges (242, 244). The supporting bracket is adapted to releasably engage either said upper ledge (242) or said lower ledge (244), dependent upon the desired position of the junction block (202) relative to the supporting bracket (204).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Norman Byrne
  • Publication number: 20060134998
    Abstract: A simplex receptacle body (102) includes a front portion (108) with a front surface (104) and a rear surface (106). Terminals (110) extend through the front portion (108). A clip (138) is “snap-fit” on a rear housing (132), so as to provide waterproofing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Norman Byrne
  • Publication number: 20060134971
    Abstract: An adapter kit (100) includes adapters (102) formed in adapter pairs to accommodate couplers and jacks of various sizes. The adapters (102) are secured to a spline (114) in a releasable manner. The spline (114) includes a central post (116) with cross bars (118). Blanks (112) are secured to an angled cross bar (120).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Norman Byrne