Patents by Inventor Alan Douglas Beck

Alan Douglas Beck 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).

  • Crimp tool force monitoring device
    Patent number: 11426843
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown
  • Adjustable neutral bars and adjustable neutral bar assemblies
    Patent number: 11183782
    Abstract: An adjustable neutral bar and adjustable neutral bar assemblies are provided. The bars and bar assemblies are adjustable to a desired number of taps. The bars and bar assemblies can have mating bar ends or clips that allow for easy connection of multiple bars to one another. Additionally, the bars and bar assemblies can have shear regions that allow for easy separation of a bar at a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan Douglas Beck, Jonathan Isaiah Speicher, Michael Duane Amburgey
  • ADJUSTABLE NEUTRAL BARS AND ADJUSTABLE NEUTRAL BAR ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20200295478
    Abstract: An adjustable neutral bar and adjustable neutral bar assemblies are provided. The bars and bar assemblies are adjustable to a desired number of taps. The bars and bar assemblies can have mating bar ends or clips that allow for easy connection of multiple bars to one another. Additionally, the bars and bar assemblies can have shear regions that allow for easy separation of a bar at a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Alan Douglas Beck, Jonathan Isaiah Speicher, Michael Duane Amburgey
  • CRIMP TOOL FORCE MONITORING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200139518
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown
  • Crimp tool force monitoring device
    Patent number: 10513015
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown
  • Smart conductor/connector selecting die
    Patent number: 10431950
    Abstract: A crimping die includes a tool engaging surface, a crimping area, and at least one selecting aperture to assist a user in selecting an appropriate connector or an appropriate conductor for use with the crimping die. The crimping die may include a first selecting aperture indicating an appropriately sized connector to be crimped with the die, a second selecting aperture indicating a minimum sized conductor to be crimped with the die, and a third selecting aperture indicating a maximum sized conductor to be crimped with the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Paul Rzasa, Alan Douglas Beck, Evan Martin, Peter Wason, Daniel Owens
  • Pressure pad for screw and breakaway pressure screw
    Patent number: 9702393
    Abstract: A fastener used to secure an electrical conductor includes a head, a shaft, and a pressure pad. The head has an inner surface for receiving a drive tool. The shaft has an outer surface including a threaded portion. The pressure pad can include a surface feature. The pressure pad can also be releasably, rotationally-fixed to the shaft through a breakaway portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan Douglas Beck, Benjamin Herman Sparks, Barry Lynn Baker
  • CRIMP TOOL FORCE MONITORING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170028536
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown
  • Crimp tool force monitoring device
    Patent number: 9463556
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown
  • PRESSURE PAD FOR SCREW AND BREAKAWAY PRESSURE SCREW
    Publication number: 20160104952
    Abstract: A fastener used to secure an electrical conductor includes a head, a shaft, and a pressure pad. The head has an inner surface for receiving a drive tool. The shaft has an outer surface including a threaded portion. The pressure pad can include a surface feature. The pressure pad can also be releasably, rotationally-fixed to the shaft through a breakaway portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Alan Douglas Beck, Benjamin Herman Sparks, Barry Lynn Baker
  • SMART CONDUCTOR/CONNECTOR SELECTING DIE
    Publication number: 20150236464
    Abstract: A crimping die includes a tool engaging surface, a crimping area, and at least one selecting aperture to assist a user in selecting an appropriate connector or an appropriate conductor for use with the crimping die. The crimping die may include a first selecting aperture indicating an appropriately sized connector to be crimped with the die, a second selecting aperture indicating a minimum sized conductor to be crimped with the die, and a third selecting aperture indicating a maximum sized conductor to be crimped with the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Paul Rzasa, Alan Douglas Beck, Evan Martin, Peter Wason, Daniel Owens
  • Crimp Tool Force Monitoring Device
    Publication number: 20130240228
    Abstract: A crimp tool includes a frame, a lead screw and a nut assembly connected to the lead screw. A spring member is connected to the frame and movable with rotation of the lead screw. A first transducer is connected to the nut assembly to measure a first force applied on the nut assembly. A second transducer is connected to the spring member to measure a second force applied thereon by the spring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John David Lefavour, Alan Douglas Beck, Robert Michael Poirier, Peter Matthew Wason, Lawrence N. Brown