Patents by Inventor Terri F. Rickel

Terri F. Rickel 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).

  • Electrical plug connector lock
    Patent number: 4440465
    Abstract: An electrical plug connector lock assembly for retaining the engagement of two plug connectors includes a pair of lock members, each having a collar portion releasably secured to the electrical cable adjacent to the base of the respective plug connector. A pair of arms extends from each collar member toward the other collar member. The arms are provided with means for mutual engagement, so that the engaged plug connectors cannot be longitudinally displaced and disconnected. In one embodiment one of the plug connectors is provided with means for engaging the arms of a confronting locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Inventors: James M. Elliott, Eric A. Rickel, Terri F. Rickel
  • Adjustable electrical cord clamp
    Patent number: D264045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Inventors: James M. Elliot, Eric A. Rickel, Terri F. Rickel