Patents by Inventor Rodney J. Waters

Rodney J. Waters 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: 6630626
    Abstract: A barrier for limiting accessibility to electrically conductive boards includes a plurality of board-engaging sides having proximal and distal edges to the board. A cover side is formed between the distal edges. Securements extend from at least one of the sides securing the barrier into a fixed position relative to the board, as well as preventing tactile access to the board. The barrier includes slits that allow wires to enter and exit the barrier as well as allow adequate air flow to pass over the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David M. Johnson, Rodney J. Waters
  • Publication number: 20030146016
    Abstract: A barrier for limiting accessibility to electrically conductive boards includes a plurality of board engaging sides having proximal and distal edges to the board. A cover side is formed between the distal edges. Securements extend from at least one of the sides securing the barrier into a fixed position relative to the board, as well as preventing tactile access to the board. The barrier includes slats that allow wires to enter and exit the barrier as well as allow adequate air flow to pass over the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Johnson, Rodney J. Waters
  • Patent number: D444586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Rodney J. Waters, David M. Johnson, Ian W. Cunningham, Keith G. Savas, Benjamin J. Nash