Patents by Inventor William G. Osborn

William G. Osborn 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).

  • Compression splice adapters
    Patent number: 6310292
    Abstract: Reducing adapters for splicing electrical conductors of unequal size and particularly to compression splices fitted with one of more adapters for splicing a range of conductors of dissimilar sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Framatome Connectors USA, Inc.
    Inventor: William G. Osborn
  • Re-insulation of conductor junctions of primary conductors
    Patent number: 5648640
    Abstract: An arrangement for insulating junctions of three or more conductors utilizing standard connectors for joining conductors having different types of insulation and/or different sizes. The junction is enclosed in a cage formed of wire, wire and sheet metal, sheet plastic, or molded plastic. The cage material is supplied in sheet form and is cut to appropriate size for a particular junction to form an armature for supporting insulating material. A hoop may be used to support the cage. Insulation covers the cage and connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Framatome Connectors USA, Inc.
    Inventor: William G. Osborn
  • Method and device for determining connector size and assembling conductor and connector
    Patent number: 5491903
    Abstract: A hand held gauge for accurately measuring the circumference of conductors especially conductor cables with multiple strands, for indicating correct connector size for the conductor, and for aiding in the assembly of a bare conductor end into a connector sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Burndy Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Osborn, Gus B. Smith