Patents by Inventor David J. Nahlen

David J. Nahlen 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).

  • Arm connection for a structural member
    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
  • Arm connection for a structural member
    Publication number: 20090126284
    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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: David J. Nahlen, Michael R. Gall