Patents by Inventor Delbert L. Auray

Delbert L. Auray 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: 8415571
    Abstract: A connector assembly having a slot aperture retainer ring for securing a connector body to an electrical box, with a slot adapted to receive a common tool, such as a screwdriver, to facilitate removal of the retainer ring from inside the electrical box. In one embodiment, the slot of the retainer ring is aligned generally perpendicular to a center axis of the retainer ring. One or more inwardly bent preload fingers or tabs engage an outer surface of the connector body upon assembly. A connector assembly utilizing a shoulder structure to capture a wall portion of an electrical box is described wherein the wall portion is held between the shoulder structure and a stop flange with the shoulder structure resisting removal of the connector assembly from the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kiely, Delbert L. Auray
  • Patent number: 8162693
    Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector body with a locking cam defined on an external surface. In a method of use the locking cam cooperates with a perimeter of a knock-out hole into which the connector is to be inserted. During insertion of the connector body the locking cam engages the knock-out hole and deforms a retainer ring so as to permit further insertion. Once the connector body is fully seated, the locking cam cooperates with a locking tang on the retainer ring to hold the connector assembly together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Delbert L. Auray, Kenneth M. Kiely
  • Publication number: 20110250776
    Abstract: A connector assembly having a slot aperture retainer ring for securing a connector body to an electrical box, with a slot adapted to receive a common tool, such as a screwdriver, to facilitate removal of the retainer ring from inside the electrical box. In one embodiment, the slot of the retainer ring is aligned generally perpendicular to a center axis of the retainer ring. One or more inwardly bent preload fingers or tabs engage an outer surface of the connector body upon assembly. A connector assembly utilizing a shoulder structure to capture a wall portion of an electrical box is described wherein the wall portion is held between the shoulder structure and a stop flange with the shoulder structure resisting removal of the connector assembly from the electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kiely, Delbert L. Auray
  • Publication number: 20100279530
    Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector body with a locking cam defined on an external surface. In a method of use the locking cam cooperates with a perimeter of a knock-out hole into which the connector is to be inserted. During insertion of the connector body the locking cam engages the knock-out hole and deforms a retainer ring so as to permit further insertion. Once the connector body is fully seated, the locking cam cooperates with a locking tang on the retainer ring to hold the connector assembly together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Delbert L. Auray, Kenneth M. Kiely
  • Patent number: D439828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kiely, Delbert L. Auray
  • Patent number: D360188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kiely, Delbert L. Auray
  • Patent number: D365510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kiely, Delbert L. Auray
  • Patent number: D404362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Delbert L. Auray, Kenneth M. Kiely
  • Patent number: D408790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kiely, Delbert L. Auray