Patents by Inventor Paul N. Muromachi

Paul N. Muromachi 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).

  • Securing device for male plug/female socket connectors
    Patent number: 5179044
    Abstract: A securing device is provided for a male plug connector on a portable appliance cord and a female socket connector on an extension cord. The securing device comprises an elongated elastic member. A first mechanism is at a first end of the elongated elastic member, for attachment to the extension cord proximate the female socket connector. A second mechanism is at a center of the elongated elastic member, for attachment to the portable appliance cord proximate the male plug connector. A third mechanism is at a second end of the elongated elastic member, for attached to the extension cord proximate the female socket connector. The elongated elastic member can wrap around the female socket connector and the male plug connector, thereby securing the female socket connector to the male plug connector during the use of the portable appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Inventors: Paul N. Muromachi, Staci M. Muromachi