Patents by Inventor William T. Auclair

William T. Auclair 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: 5051098
    Abstract: A ground connector assembly for a service cable employs a protective clip which is inserted between the inner sheath and the shield of a service cable. A machine screw is inserted between the clip and the shield to secure the clip in force-fit relationship. A terminal plate integrally extends from the clip and includes an aperture for connecting the assembly with a ground point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Electric Motion Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Auclair, Randolph L. Auclair
  • Patent number: 4834682
    Abstract: A braided wire electrical connector employs eyelets of one-piece integral form for providing electrical connections with a termination point. Integral arms extend from an eyelet head and are crimped to the braided wire to fasten the eyelet to the braided wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventors: William T. Auclair, Randolph L. Auclair
  • Patent number: 4784621
    Abstract: A wire connector for ground wires employs a pair of jaw members adapted for clamping to an I-beam. A head assembly includes a threaded shaft for securing the jaw members in clamped relationship. A bifurcated slot extends through the head assembly. The slot is selectively dimensioned to receive a ground wire which is secured in fixed position by a set screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Inventor: William T. Auclair
  • Patent number: 4623204
    Abstract: A customer-ready universal ground clamp is provided for accommodating either grounding electrodes or ground wires of various sizes or diameters. The clamp includes a strap sub-assembly designed to provide full surface inter-engagement with the electrode as well as effective edge contact therewith. It also includes a single bolt sub-assembly having a contoured fixed platen that assures intimate engagement between the strap sub-assembly and the grounding electrode while at the same time avoiding any marring or gouging of the soft copper strap. The new and improved clamp can be installed without the need for special tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Inventor: William T. Auclair