Patents by Inventor Stephen Benedict Barker

Stephen Benedict Barker 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).

  • Trunk line connector
    Patent number: 6443755
    Abstract: A connector which includes two components, hinges which connect the components together and which allow the relative movement of the components, and terminals on one connector to which at least a branch line conductor and a trunk line conductor are electrically connectable. The connector also has catch means which enables the two components to be secured to each other with a snap action with one component overlying the other component, and a tab for releasing the catch means which extend over the branch line when the components are secured to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Expert Explosives (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventors: Christo Andre Beukes, Stephen Benedict Barker