Patents by Inventor Robert M. McLaughlin

Robert M. McLaughlin 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: 5001301
    Abstract: The invention concerns twist on wire connectors for electrically connecting ends of wires. A cap is provided in combination with an expansion spring for gripping the wires, the cap having thin walls and external ribs providing the walls with rigidity and a gripping surface. Within the cap is a hollowed out region to allow the spring space to expand. Preferably the spring is of slightly concave shape in an axial direction i.e. it is waisted. The new connector caps permit the economic use of expansion springs and permit a greater range of wire sizes and number of wires to be gripped by a connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Marr Electric Limited
    Inventors: Donald W. Marr, Robert M. McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 4225120
    Abstract: A multi-section fence wherein the sections are easily assembled by a single unskilled worker without the need of special tools. Each of the sections includes rails, and a plurality of frame members are attached to the rails and each frame member includes a multi-perforated panel. Fence posts have anchors which are positioned so that uneven terrain is easily accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventor: Robert M. McLaughlin
  • Patent number: D339106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Marr Electric Limited
    Inventors: Robert M. McLaughlin, Donald W. Marr, H. Wayne Molto