Patents by Inventor Weldon C. Humphrey

Weldon C. Humphrey 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).

  • Wall mounting system for electrical devices
    Patent number: 5722208
    Abstract: An improved system for mounting electrical devices, such as lighting fixtures, switches, communication receptacles for telephones, television cables, etc., especially on exterior walls having lapped type siding or shingles comprises a one or two-piece wall mounting frame with an integrally molded electrical junction box which is flush mounted on a wall without cutting or drilling large openings to accommodate a protruding junction box, and without altering vertical supporting studs or other framing members when in alignment with such wall mounting systems. Products of the invention are molded with a narrowed gap between an interior flange and an exterior flange to allow an optimal fit with siding products while maintaining the required depth of the electrical junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Thermo Plastic Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Phil A. Humphrey, Weldon C. Humphrey
  • Wall mounting system for electrical devices
    Patent number: 5598670
    Abstract: An improved system for mounting electrical devices, such as lighting fixtures, switches, communication receptacles for telephones, television cables, etc., especially on exterior walls having lapped type siding or shingles comprises a one or two-piece wall mounting frame with an integrally molded electrical junction box which is flush mounted on a wall without cutting or drilling large openings to accommodate a protruding junction box, and without altering vertical supporting studs or other framing members when in alignment with such wall mounting systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Thermo Plastic Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Phil A. Humphrey, Weldon C. Humphrey