Patents Assigned to Hubbell Incorporated
  • Patent number: 11870196
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mini or micro hand-held, portable, battery-powered 2-3 ton crimp tool capable of crimping conductors ranging between #22 AWG and #2 AWG to a termination. The crimp tool has a C-shaped head portion that uses linear motion to perform the crimp operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John David LeFavour, Katherine W. Stokes
  • Patent number: 11868148
    Abstract: An isolation transformer boost system. The system includes a power supply and an isolation transformer. The isolation transformer includes a primary winding electrically connected to the power supply, a secondary winding, a first voltage tap, and a second voltage tap. Wherein the isolation transformer is configured to, in response to a command from an electronic processor, disconnect a connection from the second voltage tap and establish a second connection from the first voltage tap, wherein the command is based on an electrical characteristic measurement of the power supply exceeding an upper limit threshold for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steve Liscinsky, Jean-Yves Schneider, Joseph DiMaria
  • Patent number: 11870166
    Abstract: Clamps and methods disclosed herein can help to provide efficient electrical communication between a first conductor and a second conductor. An example clamp includes a main housing portion that includes a first surface, a second surface, a body, and an insert, the insert providing electrical communication between the first surface and the second surface; a clamp member; and a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Adrian Beau Candelaria, James Marc Hansen
  • Patent number: 11862956
    Abstract: A wire management clip includes a cable pocket, a first clip pocket with an opening to receive a structure, and a second clip pocket with an opening to receive a structure. The opening of the first clip pocket is accessible from one direction relative to the wire management clip, and the opening of the second clip pocket is accessible from another direction relative to the wire management clip. The wire management clip may also include one or more structure engaging members for engaging or contacting a surface of the structure received within the first clip pocket and the second clip pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Kurt Leslie Gray Naugler, Evan Ronald Martin
  • Patent number: 11862906
    Abstract: An electrical outlet receptacle including a circuit board defining a first plane and a solenoid having a central axis perpendicular to the first plane. The electrical outlet receptacle further including a reset plunger with a portion extending through the first end of the solenoid and axially movable therein, and an armature movable axially along the portion of the reset plunger extending through the solenoid. Wherein the armature includes a slanted projection configured to contact a cam surface of a slide mechanism and provide the downward force on the cam surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: David Ridgeway, Kenny Padro
  • Patent number: 11862360
    Abstract: A support stand made of a non-conductive material and having a saddle, pedestal and a base used to support objects is provided. The pedestal supports the saddle and the base supports the pedestal. The saddle has a support member used to support objects and one or more flanges used to support objects. The saddle, pedestal and base are formed of a non-conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Charles Mitchell Stilwell, Richard Wallace Ceass
  • Publication number: 20230420898
    Abstract: A splice device is provided that includes a main housing, a first set of jaws, and a movement conversion assembly. The first set of jaws is in the main housing and depend outward along a conductor axis. The first set of jaws receive a first electrical conductor therein. The movement conversion assembly is in the main housing and includes a driver operatively associated with the first set of jaws so that a tightening movement of the driver is converted into a clamping force of the first set of jaws on the first electrical conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Charles L York, III, Spencer Phelan Ralphs, Shane Michael Hopps, Jefferson Robert Hall
  • Patent number: 11855367
    Abstract: Trace wire connectors that include a cover that can be attached to a base and used to electrically interconnect two or more tracer wires without having to remove insulation from the tracer wires. The cover has multiple portals that permit one or more tracer wires to pass into an inner cavity of the cover. The base has multiple cradles on which tracer wires passing into the cavity can rest. The cover can be oriented relative to the base for use with a through tracer wire and a dead-end tracer wire, or for use with multiple dead-end tracer wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John Kenneth Carrozzo, Jr., Michael Constatin von Kannewurff, Stephen Andrew Skolozdra
  • Patent number: 11855441
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle including an outlet for electrically connecting to an external load, a load terminal electrically connected to the outlet, a line terminal electrically connected to a line and configured to receive line power, an interrupting device, and a testing circuit. The interrupting device electrically connects the load terminal to the line terminal when in a first condition and electrically disconnects the load terminal and the line terminal when in a second condition. The testing circuit is configured to determine when the external load is electrically connected to the outlet, and place the interrupting device in the first condition when the external load is electrically connected to the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Simon, Matthew Samojeden
  • Patent number: 11848148
    Abstract: A system and method for an isolation transformer boost system. The system includes an isolation transformer, a sensor, and an electronic processor coupled to the sensor. The electronic processor configured to receive an electrical characteristic measurement from the sensor, compare the electrical characteristic measurement to a predetermined threshold, and activate an electrical characteristic boost when the electrical characteristic measurement is below the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steve Liscinsky, Jean-Yves Schneider, Joseph DiMaria, Jack Brunier
  • Patent number: 11843211
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a clamp body having a substantially C-shaped configuration defining an interior cavity. A wedge is configured to be inserted into the clamp body. The wedge has a wedge body defining a conductor channel and a plurality of fins extending from the wedge body into the conductor channel. The plurality of fins is oriented to pierce an insulation layer of a conductor when the wedge is inserted into a clamp body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher Gilpin Chadbourne
  • Patent number: 11843196
    Abstract: A stage pin electrical connector includes a housing having a first housing member and a second housing member. The first and second housing members are releasably connected together to define an interior, a conductor opening, a contact portion, and a contact opening. The contact portion includes a first snap-fit connection feature. A sleeve receives a contact member and has a second snap-fit connection feature configured to releasably mate with the first snap-fit connection feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Ryan Papageorge, Thomas Scanzillo, Christopher Carbone, Thomas McLean
  • Patent number: 11837859
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved electrical box and conduit support plates that allow for central mounting of an electrical box to a support plate and mounting of electrical conduits for suspended installations in various orientations. The support plate includes a body having a plurality of built-in offsets, a plurality of built-in hanger tabs, and a plurality of clip mounting apertures that may be arranged as pairs. Each built-in offset preferably has two side walls extending from the body and a mounting arm between the side walls. Each mounting arm includes a plurality of clamp mounting apertures used to attach a conduit clamp to the mounting arm. Each of the plurality of built-in hanger tabs are preferably bendable relative to the body. Box and conduit support kits that includes a body and a plurality of hanger clips are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Victor Beristany, Steven James Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230383935
    Abstract: An electrical fixture is provided that includes a mounting portion, an emitting portion, a connection, and a passage. The mounting portion has a first chamber and an opening passing from the first chamber to an exterior of the electrical fixture. The emitting portion has a second chamber. The connection secures the mounting and emitting portions to one another for movement with respect to one another. The passage has a first end that begins in the first chamber, an extension passing from the first chamber through the connection without passing through the exterior of the electrical fixture, and a second end that terminates in the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Lon Benjamin Saline, Riley James Laughlin
  • Patent number: 11831142
    Abstract: In one aspect, the application provides an electrical system including a conductor, a ground, an arrester electrically connected to the conductor, and a disconnector assembly electrically connected between the arrester and the ground. The disconnector assembly includes an isolator configured to perform an operating function in response to the occurrence of an event and a housing configured to surround the isolator. The isolator includes a first terminal electrically connected to the arrester by a first wire and a second terminal electrically connected to the ground by a second wire. The housing includes a first opening through which the first terminal extends, a second opening through which the second terminal extends, and a retention mechanism configured to hold the isolator in place relative to the arrester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Justin Lee Dye, Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw, Sidharth Suresh Iyer, Xingniu Huo
  • Patent number: D1007285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Evan Ronald Martin
  • Patent number: D1007286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Evan Ronald Martin
  • Patent number: D1008004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Greg Patrick Roccapriore
  • Patent number: D1008006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Evan Ronald Martin
  • Patent number: D1008007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Evan Ronald Martin