Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm G. Andrew Barger
  • Patent number: 8171695
    Abstract: A structural member and method with an improved arm connection is provided that allows quick connection of an arm to the structural member. Pins are inserted through aligned apertures in first and second thru-vangs, as well as an abutting arm bracket. A flexible securement member is inserted through an aperture in the pins that is transverse to the pins. Last, an arm is secured to the arm bracket for support of electrical conductors strung thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Butts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Aubrey Jackson, David Nahlen, Jim Palmer, Timothy Stephens
  • Patent number: 8001660
    Abstract: A device for gripping a cable is presented that has a retention member rotatably disposed within a cable guide such that upon entrance of the cable within an entrance port, the cable moves between the retention member and a wall, causing the retention member to simultaneously rotate and move toward the exit port and away from the wall until it abuts the exit wall and rotates in place as the cable is pushed out the exit port. When the cable is pulled toward the entrance port, the retention member simultaneously rotates and moves toward the entrance port and the wall, wedging the cable between the wall and the retention member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc
    Inventors: Xueming Cai, Joey Magno
  • Patent number: 7685791
    Abstract: A structural member and method with an improved arm connection is provided that allows quick connection of an arm to the structural member. Bolts are inserted through aligned apertures in first and second thru-vangs, as well as an abutting arm bracket. A securement member is inserted through an aperture in the bolts that is transverse to the bolts. Last, an arm is secured to the arm bracket for support of electrical conductors strung thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Nahlen, Michael R. Gall
  • Patent number: 7513714
    Abstract: A pair of removable driving tabs are provided for a base plate that has at least two opposing apertures disposed therein. Each of the removable driving tabs are gripped by a machine for vibrating each of the pair of removable driving tabs. The driving tabs are releasably secured to a base plate that is mounted on a caisson. When the driving tabs are vibrated by the machine, the vibration is transferred through the base plate and into the caisson, which is vibrated into the ground for installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd J. Green
  • Patent number: D551173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Randy Ward
  • Patent number: D552292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Martineau
  • Patent number: D577977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Luis J. Hernandez
  • Patent number: D596131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Fernando Soulodre
  • Patent number: D597959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen L. Malloy
  • Patent number: D599643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Cong Thanh Dinh
  • Patent number: D601095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Julio F. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D601507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Julio F. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D605135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen L. Malloy
  • Patent number: D605595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Thomas
  • Patent number: D611547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Viorel Mirica, Patrick Martineau, Amiel Lapalme
  • Patent number: D615497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Woodward, Rodolfo Elizondo
  • Patent number: D615498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Lalancette
  • Patent number: D624023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio Rodrigues, Harold Watkins, Dan Fitzwater, Tom Young
  • Patent number: D639493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Adam Goldy
  • Patent number: D655597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc
    Inventors: Jared Matzek, Ed Jacobs