Patents by Inventor Richard Rowley

Richard Rowley 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).

  • Cell battery adapter
    Patent number: 5240787
    Abstract: An adapter for converting multiple electrochemical cells into a desired battery configuration, in particular D size cells into a lantern battery configuration. The adapter is a one piece receptacle structure with a hinged section openable for removal and replacement of spent cells. The adapter further contains a one-piece conductive member, comprised of a substrate with conductive elements, for electrical interconnection of all of the cells with each other and with the external electrical terminals of the adapter. The one-piece conductive member permits the inserted cells to be aligned in a single direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventors: Willfred Goldschmidt, Stephen K. Jones, Richard A. Rowley
  • Combined container and closure cap
    Patent number: D353325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: William Chura, Lance Liljeqvist, Richard Rowley