Patents by Inventor Ronald N. Thibeault

Ronald N. Thibeault 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: 4039235
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle having a body with upper and lower molded plastic portions with a grounding strip located in a cavity therebetween, the lower portion having extending mounting strap ears and the grounding strip having a connection extending under one of said ears for making contact with a holding screw, said grounding strip also having a visible connection tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: Sola Basic Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald N. Thibeault
  • Patent number: 4025144
    Abstract: A strap for mounting an electrical wiring device in a mounting box comprises a yoke member having laterally projecting tabs on each end thereof, the tabs being fastened to the mounting box. A pad of electrically insulating material is positioned upon the tab so as to be interposed between the tab and the mounting box when the strap is mounted. The tab and pad are each provided with a slot through which a mounting screw passes, and the portion of the pad defining the slot has a beveled aperture with resilient lips so as to engage the threads of the mounting screw received in the slot to prevent movement of the mounting screw with respect to the strap and to insulate the strap from the mounting box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Sola Basic Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald N. Thibeault