Patents by Inventor Paul S. Barton

Paul S. Barton 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).

  • Patent number: 4917626
    Abstract: Device for releasably holding together the male and female plugs of a power tool and an extension cord. A strap of interlocking "hook" material, e.g. Velcro.RTM. heavy-duty hook-type fastener, is adhered to either side of the male plug, the straps extending longitudinally past the face of the plug approximately two inches. A pad of interlocking "loop" material, e.g. Velcro.RTM. heavy-duty loop-type fastener, is adhered to either side of the female plug so as to face the straps when the plugs are engaged, whereupon the straps may be pressed into interlocking engagement with the pads. The thus engaged two plugs cannot easily be accidentally pulled apart, however, they are readily detached by the user when he wishes to disconnect them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventor: Paul S. Barton