Patents by Inventor William J. Rouse

William J. Rouse 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).

  • Patent number: 5080608
    Abstract: Electrical conductor cord connections including male and female connectors. The male cord connector has fixed prongs protruding in parallel from a face on the body of the connector. A conductor cord is connected to the prongs internally of the body, the connections are covered and the cord held by an end cap fastened to the body with the conductor cord emerging from the body in the same direction as, and parallel to, the prongs. A notch has been provided in the body to allow the conductor to be forced to a right angled location for wall receptacle installation of the male prongs. The female connector has a similar body but with the male prongs being replaced by receptacles, the end cap and notch again being provided. A connection using the above male and female connectors ensure an inseparable connection when tension is put on the electrical conductor cords attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Inventors: William W. Yarnton, William J. Rouse