Jeffrey S Wenger

US Patent:

6979207, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Dec 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/738024

Inventors:

Jeffrey P. Wenger - Wauseon OH, US
David M. Harman - Delta OH, US

Assignee:

E & J Demark, Inc. - Wauseon OH

International Classification:

H01R004/66

US Classification:

439100, 439863, 174 7

Abstract:

An electrical connector for connecting a ground wire and a ground rod. The electrical connector having a metal body including a top and a cylindrical side wall. The body having a first internal wall defining a ground rod cavity and a second internal wall defining a ground wire cavity being positioned adjacent to and in communication with the ground rod cavity.

US Patent:

58640932, Jan 26, 1999

Filed:

May 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/865199

Inventors:

J. Edwin Hecock - Wauseon OH
Jeffrey P. Wenger - Wauseon OH

Assignee:

E & J Demark, Inc. - Wauseon OH

International Classification:

H02G 1502

US Classification:

174 78

Abstract:

An electrical ground connector assembly for providing a fast, secure, moisture-resistant ground connection without using special tools. The electrical ground connector assembly includes a ground rod and a cap having an tapered rod chamber for the ground rod. The cap also includes at least one wire hole adjacent the tapered rod chamber at the bottom of the cap for receiving a ground wire. The wire hole is preferably at an angle of approximately six degrees with respect to the tapered rod chamber and merges with or intersects the rod chamber. In installation, the ground wire is inserted into the wire hole through the bottom of the cap. The upper end of the ground rod is forced into the rod cavity of the cap by any suitable manner, such as hammering the cap down over the ground rod. As the upper end of the ground rod reaches the end of the rod cavity and the ground wire extending into the cavity, it contacts and wedges itself into mechanical and electrical contact therewith. Alternatively, the ground rod can first be driven into the ground, and then the ground wire and the cap can be assembled on the ground rod.