Patents by Inventor Patrick L. Freilinger

Patrick L. Freilinger 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).

  • Protective cover for electrical terminals and method of using same
    Patent number: 5486666
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for an exposed electrical terminal mounted on an electrical distribution device. The cover includes a generally planar body member having sufficient size to substantially cover the exposed terminal. The cover demountably secures to the device so that contact with a person's finger or equipment is prevented while access to the remainder of the device is allowed. The body is manually attached and detached from the device. The cover is also integrally formed with the body.The present invention also includes a method of safely protecting an exposed terminal mounted on an electrical distribution device. The method includes the step of demountably securing a cover to the device so that contact with a person's finger or equipment is prevented while access to the remainder of the device is allowed. The cover is manually attached and detached from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Tak M. Wong, Ronald J. Etsheidt, Patrick L. Freilinger