Patents by Inventor Richard A. McNiel

Richard A. McNiel 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).

  • Electrical connector with improved contact
    Patent number: 4906210
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a plug having an elongate prong releasably received in a hollow receptacle and retained for electrical contact by a retainer. An improvement of that electrical contact is achieved by tensioning the prong in the receptacle against the retainer. A spring may be tensioned for that purpose in the receptacle between that receptacle and the prong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: IMO Delaval Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard A. McNiel