Patents by Inventor David J. Ziobro

David J. Ziobro 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: 20180209601
    Abstract: A lighting assembly provides cove lighting without requiring construction of a cove to support or conceal the assembly. A housing can be disposed at a gap in a ceiling or wall and supported by structural framing at the ceiling or wall. The front of the housing can be mudded and painted to blend in with the ceiling or wall at which it is disposed so that it conceals itself. An assembly can comprise a housing and an illumination component removably coupled thereto. Wiring for the illumination component can be accommodated at a wireway of the channel. A mounting trough at the housing enables mounting of the housing at the framing without penetration of the channel. A molding base can be attached to the housing at the trough, and crown molding attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: David E. Doubek, David J. Ziobro
  • Patent number: 9941648
    Abstract: A multi-outlet power strip comprises a channel assembly that includes a front channel having an integrated ground clamp configured to couple a ground wire of a received receptacle harness. In an example embodiment, the ground clamp is disposed at a first end of the channel assembly. A back channel can be mounted at a desired location. Supply wiring from a junction box or other type of power source can be provided to the back channel and coupled to receptacle wiring at a second opposing end of the front channel. The front channel can be coupled to the back channel. A back channel can be configured to engage an angle mount bracket in a manner that allows channel translation and passage of supply wiring. The angle mount bracket can independently support a back channel at an angled orientation while an installer secures the back channel to a mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Publication number: 20160329670
    Abstract: A multi-outlet power strip comprises a channel assembly that includes a front channel having an integrated ground clamp configured to couple a ground wire of a received receptacle harness. In an example embodiment, the ground clamp is disposed at a first end of the channel assembly. A back channel can be mounted at a desired location. Supply wiring from a junction box or other type of power source can be provided to the back channel and coupled to receptacle wiring at a second opposing end of the front channel. The front channel can be coupled to the back channel. A back channel can be configured to engage an angle mount bracket in a manner that allows channel translation and passage of supply wiring. The angle mount bracket can independently support a back channel at an angled orientation while an installer secures the back channel to a mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Patent number: 8802979
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant self-contained receptacle (TRSCR) provides two sets of contacts for connecting two separate cables in a daisy-chain configuration. A TRSCR is configured for insertion into a single bore hole and is compatible with both metal-clad (MC) and non-metal sheath (NMS) cable. A base providing two sets of contacts, each having hot, neutral and ground contacts, can couple to two doors so that each set is covered. A ground contact can include an extended clip for connection to the metal clad of an MC cable. A door can be configured to receive an MC cable or a NMS cable; or a universal door can be provided. Thus, a TRSCR is configured to provide a separate entry and a separate strain relief for each connected cable. A TRSCR can be coupled to a floor ring when installed in flooring, or an adapter collar when installed in a stone surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Patent number: 8480420
    Abstract: In an example embodiment a plug-light assembly includes an outlet assembly and a light assembly releasably engageable with the outlet assembly. One or more outlet may be installed in a housing of the outlet assembly and wired to external wires extending through a rear aperture in the outlet housing. The light assembly may include one or more lights and may be wired to external wiring through a rear aperture or through an end aperture in the outlet housing. End caps may be provided at ends of the outlet assembly housing and apertures may be provided to allowing wiring to extend through the ends of adjacent plug-light assemblies. The outlets and lights may be powered by separate circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Patent number: 8062072
    Abstract: In an example embodiment a convenience outlet includes a housing, a face plate configured to receive an electrical plug, a terminal assembly within the housing, and a tamper-resistant module enclosed within the housing between the faceplate and the terminal assembly. The housing may be configured to install within an aperture of an outlet assembly housing. The housing may include a notch for engaging a protrusion on the aperture of the outlet assembly housing. The convenience outlet may be installed in a variety of different outlet assembly housings. The convenience outlet provides multiple methods to electrical connection with a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Publication number: 20110079414
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant self-contained receptacle (TRSCR) provides two sets of contacts for connecting two separate cables in a daisy-chain configuration. A TRSCR is configured for insertion into a single bore hole and is compatible with both metal-clad (MC) and non-metal sheath (NMS) cable. A base providing two sets of contacts, each having hot, neutral and ground contacts, can couple to two doors so that each set is covered. A ground contact can include an extended clip for connection to the metal clad of an MC cable. A door can be configured to receive an MC cable or a NMS cable; or a universal door can be provided. Thus, a TRSCR is configured to provide a separate entry and a separate strain relief for each connected cable. A TRSCR can be coupled to a floor ring when installed in flooring, or an adapter collar when installed in a stone surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Publication number: 20100130053
    Abstract: In an example embodiment a convenience outlet includes a housing, a face plate configured to receive an electrical plug, a terminal assembly within the housing, and a tamper-resistant module enclosed within the housing between the faceplate and the terminal assembly. The housing may be configured to install within an aperture of an outlet assembly housing. The housing may include a notch for engaging a protrusion on the aperture of the outlet assembly housing. The convenience outlet may be installed in a variety of different outlet assembly housings. The convenience outlet provides multiple methods to electrical connection with a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro
  • Publication number: 20100130036
    Abstract: In an example embodiment a plug-light assembly includes an outlet assembly and a light assembly releasably engageable with the outlet assembly. One or more outlet may be installed in a housing of the outlet assembly and wired to external wires extending through a rear aperture in the outlet housing. The light assembly may include one or more lights and may be wired to external wiring through a rear aperture or through an end aperture in the outlet housing. End caps may be provided at ends of the outlet assembly housing and apertures may be provided to allowing wiring to extend through the ends of adjacent plug-light assemblies. The outlets and lights may be powered by separate circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: David J. Ziobro