Patents by Inventor Susitha Jayaratne

Susitha Jayaratne 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).

  • Grounding connector
    Patent number: 9496627
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a connector. The connector may include a connection body and an engagement structure. The connection body may include a first support member, a second support member, a base from which the first support member and the second support member extend, wherein the base includes a beveled portion for connecting the connection body to the structure, and a slot defined between the first support member and the second support member and configured to receive a ground line. The engagement structure may be configured to engage the first support member and the second support member and move relative to the base along the first support member and the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Washington Gas Light Company
    Inventors: Matthew Esmacher, Kian Chua, Susitha Jayaratne
  • GROUNDING CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20150229043
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a connector. The connector may include a connection body and an engagement structure. The connection body may include a first support member, a second support member, a base from which the first support member and the second support member extend, wherein the base includes a beveled portion for connecting the connection body to the structure, and a slot defined between the first support member and the second support member and configured to receive a ground line. The engagement structure may be configured to engage the first support member and the second support member and move relative to the base along the first support member and the second support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Washington Gas Light Company
    Inventors: Matthew Esmacher, Kian Chua, Susitha Jayaratne
  • Grounding connector
    Patent number: 8974254
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a connector. The connector may include a connection body and an engagement structure. The connection body may include a first support member, a second support member, a base from which the first support member and the second support member extend, wherein the base includes a beveled portion for connecting the connection body to the structure, and a slot defined between the first support member and the second support member and configured to receive a ground line. The engagement structure may be configured to engage the first support member and the second support member and move relative to the base along the first support member and the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Washington Gas Light Company
    Inventors: Matthew Esmacher, Kian Chua, Susitha Jayaratne
  • GROUNDING CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20130078851
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a connector. The connector may include a connection body and an engagement structure. The connection body may include a first support member, a second support member, a base from which the first support member and the second support member extend, wherein the base includes a beveled portion for connecting the connection body to the structure, and a slot defined between the first support member and the second support member and configured to receive a ground line. The engagement structure may be configured to engage the first support member and the second support member and move relative to the base along the first support member and the second support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Esmacher, Kian Chua, Susitha Jayaratne