Patents by Inventor Brian T. Martino

Brian T. Martino 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).

  • Patent number: 8901417
    Abstract: A networking enclosure with removable and interchangeable sides includes a housing with an internal cavity for receipt of electrical devices and first, second, and third openings. The enclosure also includes first, second, and third sets of panels corresponding to each of the openings. The first set of panels includes at least two panels with different configurations and being selectively engageable with the housing to substantially close the first opening. The second set of panels includes at least two panels with different configurations and being selectively engageable with the housing to substantially close the second opening. Similarly, the third set of panels includes at least two panels having different configurations and being selectively engageably with the housing to substantially close the third opening. The panels can be solid or include apertures such as knockouts, louvers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Nathaniel L. Herring, John E. Lamoreux, Brian T. Martino
  • Patent number: 8629349
    Abstract: A recessed box is adapted for mounting one or more electrical devices having an adapter. To accommodate electrical devices of different sizes, the adapter is provided that is coupled to the opening in the recessed box. The adapter has a frame with a central opening to receive the selected electrical device. The frame has one or more removable tabs to enlarge the dimension of the central opening to accommodate larger electrical devices. An electrical device, such as a low voltage wiring device, is coupled to the removable tabs. The tabs are removed to receive a larger electrical device, such as an electrical junction box, that is coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian T. Martino, Nathaniel L. Herring
  • Publication number: 20120026714
    Abstract: A recessed box is adapted for mounting one or more electrical devices having an adapter. To accommodate electrical devices of different sizes, the adapter is provided that is coupled to the opening in the recessed box. The adapter has a frame with a central opening to receive the selected electrical device. The frame has one or more removable tabs to enlarge the dimension of the central opening to accommodate larger electrical devices. An electrical device, such as a low voltage wiring device, is coupled to the removable tabs. The tabs are removed to receive a larger electrical device, such as an electrical junction box, that is coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brian T. MARTINO, Nathaniel L. HERRING
  • Publication number: 20080289873
    Abstract: A networking enclosure with removable and interchangeable sides includes a housing with an internal cavity for receipt of electrical devices and first, second, and third openings. The enclosure also includes first, second, and third sets of panels corresponding to each of the openings. The first set of panels includes at least two panels with different configurations and being selectively engageable with the housing to substantially close the first opening. The second set of panels includes at least two panels with different configurations and being selectively engageable with the housing to substantially close the second opening. Similarly, the third set of panels includes at least two panels having different configurations and being selectively engageably with the housing to substantially close the third opening. The panels can be solid or include apertures such as knockouts, louvers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Nathaniel L. Herring, John E. Lamoreux, Brian T. Martino