Patents by Inventor Andrew Crouse

Andrew Crouse 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).

  • Publication number: 20230318273
    Abstract: A cable cleat assembly designed to secure cables during short circuit events. The cable cleat assembly is formed from a one-piece metal shell. The metal shell includes a bottom, sides extending from the bottom, and clamping flanges extending from the distal end of each side. The clamping flanges are double hemmed clamping flanges to reinforce the cable cleat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Rodney G. Rouleau
  • Patent number: 10407985
    Abstract: A bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The bracket has a bottom portion, sidewalls, and an upper portion. The bracket is positioned under the rectangular body of the ladder rung and secured thereto with an interference fit. At least one cable is positioned on the ladder rung and the upper portion of the bracket. A tie secures the cable to the upper portion of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse, Janina B. Nebes
  • Publication number: 20180163469
    Abstract: A bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The bracket has a bottom portion, sidewalls, and an upper portion. The bracket is positioned under the rectangular body of the ladder rung and secured thereto with an interference fit. At least one cable is positioned on the ladder rung and the upper portion of the bracket. A tie secures the cable to the upper portion of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse, Janina B. Nebes
  • Patent number: 9882365
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20170149224
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Patent number: 9587433
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gsset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20160344139
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jason O'Young, Satish I. Patel, Joshua A. Valenti, Paul W. Wachtel, Robert E. Fransen, Andrew Ciezak, Michael B. Verbeek, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20150275578
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly is disclosed. The cradle clamp bracket assembly secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Patent number: 9073677
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metal locking tie having a dual head that secures two different bundles using one tie. The dual head locking tie includes a top head, a bottom head, and a tie body. A first end of the tie body attaches to the bottom head and extends through a bottom strap passageway. The tie body wraps around a first bundle, extends through the top strap passageway of the dual head, wraps around a second bundle, and extends back through the bottom strap passageway of the dual head to secure two different bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Andrew Crouse
  • Patent number: 9009923
    Abstract: A cushion sleeve for a cable tie is provided. The cushion sleeve includes a body for receiving a bundle of cables. The body includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Additionally, the cushion sleeve includes a first arm extending from the first side of the body along a first axis and a second arm extending from the second side of the body along a second axis. The first axis is oblique to the second axis when the cushion sleeve is unwrapped such that the first arm engages the second arm when the cushion sleeve is wrapped around the bundle of cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rodney Rouleau, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20140237772
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metal locking tie having a dual head that secures two different bundles using one tie. The dual head locking tie includes a top head, a bottom head, and a tie body. A first end of the tie body attaches to the bottom head and extends through a bottom strap passageway. The tie body wraps around a first bundle, extends through the top strap passageway of the dual head, wraps around a second bundle, and extends back through the bottom strap passageway of the dual head to secure two different bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventor: Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20130255037
    Abstract: A cushion sleeve for a cable tie is provided. The cushion sleeve includes a body for receiving a bundle of cables. The body includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Additionally, the cushion sleeve includes a first arm extending from the first side of the body along a first axis and a second arm extending from the second side of the body along a second axis. The first axis is oblique to the second axis when the cushion sleeve is unwrapped such that the first arm engages the second arm when the cushion sleeve is wrapped around the bundle of cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rodney Rouleau, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20070194570
    Abstract: A universal attachment flange to connect equipment utilized to perform a task to various connection arrangements. A universal attachment flange is provided with a plurality of hole patterns to permit a bolted attachment of the flange to other devices that present varying patterns of bolt receiving holes. The universal attachment flange is capable of connection to a variety of four (4) hole patterns and at least one three (3) hole pattern. In one form the universal attachment flange includes a through hole threaded to receive a connection fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Salco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20070040393
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cable seal locks with a body assembly integrated with structures defining storage or transportation chambers or compartments or the closure member components therefor. A cable seal lock body assembly is integrated with a component defining a receptacle or a separate mounting housing. The housing, in one form includes a slot to receive a mounting strap. In other forms, the housing includes a mounting base and a separate top portion that receives the lock body assembly. The top portion and base are assembled after attachment of the base to a component of a storage compartment or closure member. The lock body housing prevents removal of the top portion from the base and the base from the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Salco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James McLaughlin, Joshua Chesser, Andrew Crouse, Alex DeGutis, Peter Gubricky, Charles Horne, David Oestermeyer
  • Publication number: 20050127690
    Abstract: The present disclosure shows a security lock arrangement for a covered access opening. It shows a cable seal lock body housed in the cavity of a housing that is welded to a structure defining a covered access. The cable of the cable seal lock passes through a latch for the access opening cover and through the lock body from which it cannot be removed without destruction of the cable. A new cable is usable with the lock body permanently mounted to the covered access opening structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Joshua Chesser, Andrew Crouse, Alex Degutis, Peter Gubricky, Charles Horne, David Oestermeyer, James McLaughlin