Patents by Inventor Wallace H. Orr

Wallace H. Orr 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).

  • Socket with automatic high voltage cut-off
    Patent number: 4456857
    Abstract: High voltages are removed from a safety socket when an HID lamp is unscrewed from it. The socket comprises an actuator which is engaged by the lamp base and operates a switch. When the lamp is unscrewed the switch opens the primary supply to a high voltage pulse generating circuit which is disabled thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wallace H. Orr, Mitchell M. Osteen
  • Terminal block assembly
    Patent number: 4273408
    Abstract: Electrical connector device comprises a conductive terminal strip frictionally held in an insulating terminal block and a screw with captive washer adjustably secured to the terminal strip for holding a wire lead in contact with the terminal strip. The terminal strip is slidable into assembly with the terminal block, and stop means are provided on the screw or terminal strip to prevent removal of the strip from the terminal block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Wallace H. Orr