Patents by Inventor Richard S. Stanwick

Richard S. Stanwick 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).

  • Safety device for electrical cord sockets
    Patent number: 5102345
    Abstract: The present invention describes a safety device for a socket portion of an electrical cord. The safety feature involves the positioning of a conducting ring around the positive slot on the receiving socket. The conducting ring is grounded, and when used in conjunction with a ground fault interrupter, prevents the completion of an electrical circuit through the child's saliva from the positive contact in the socket and the flesh of the child's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: University of Manitoba
    Inventors: Richard S. Stanwick, Trevor Maguire