Patents by Inventor Edward P. Dyer
Edward P. Dyer 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).
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Publication number: 20090121069Abstract: Provided is a tensioning clutch to be used in a tool for tensioning bundle, or cable, ties. A tensioning clutch according to the present invention includes a pawl mechanism having a removable pawl insert adapted to be reoriented or replaced without requiring significant disassembly of the housing of the tool. A tensioning clutch according to the present invention includes a pawl link, a tension abutment at least partly contemporaneously movable with the pawl link, and a pawl mechanism movably coupled to the pawl link. The pawl mechanism includes a pawl insert having one or more tie engagement surfaces, the insert being detachably coupled to a pawl body. The tie engagement surface of the insert may be biased towards, and movable away from, the tension abutment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Edward P. Dyer, William K. Lueschen
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Publication number: 20080073023Abstract: An apparatus and method for printing and wrapping adhesive backed labels around elongate articles such as electrical wires, including a rotatable puck assembly having an interrupted circumferential surface defining an opening for receiving an elongate object to be labeled and wing members for applying said label during rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Todd Fries, Edward P. Dyer, William K. Lueschen
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Patent number: 7344323Abstract: A portable label printing system for printing on a variety of materials is disclosed. A retractable platen roller cooperates with a self-aligning print head in three planes cooperates for proper label printing registration. A display screen allows the user to view precisely what the actual label and associated indicia will look like when printed on a selected label. In addition, the printing system includes an optical sensor positioned to sense data marks on the backside of a label, located on a label supply roll, allowing the printing system to identify the label specifications and make necessary adjustments to affect print quality. Reverse feed of the label supply roll is possible. The label printing system further comprises a communication port for cooperation with various devices, such as online databases and computers.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Todd Fries, Edward P. Dyer, Donald V. Lyskawa
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Patent number: 7040822Abstract: A portable label printing system for printing on a variety of materials is disclosed. A retractable platen roller cooperates with a self-aligning print head in three planes cooperates for proper label printing registration. A display screen allows the user to view precisely what the actual label and associated indicia will look like when printed on a selected label. In addition, the printing system includes an optical sensor positioned to sense data marks on the backside of a label, located on a label supply roll, allowing the printing system to identify the label specifications and make necessary adjustments to affect print quality. Reverse feed of the label supply roll is possible. The label printing system further comprises a communication port for cooperation with various devices, such as online databases and computers.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Todd Fries, Edward P. Dyer, Donald V. Lyskawa
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Patent number: 6972367Abstract: A modular raceway system for any combination of high voltage power lines and low voltage data communication lines uses a combination hinge-latch cover member and a single piece base member. The system incorporates an elliptical profile and eliminates conventional sidewalls, and presents the hinge-latch mechanism to releasably secure a cover member in a snap-lock manner to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Mark E. Federspiel, Edward P. Dyer
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Publication number: 20030089515Abstract: A modular raceway system for any combination of high voltage power lines and low voltage data communication lines uses a combination hinge-latch cover member and a single piece base member. The system incorporates an elliptical profile and eliminates conventional sidewalls, and presents the hinge-latch mechanism to releasably secure a cover member in a snap-lock manner to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: Hellermann Tyton CorporationInventors: Mark E. Federspiel, Edward P. Dyer
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Publication number: 20010022231Abstract: An improved duct or raceway including a modular duct system and manufacturing technique for fabricating the components of the improved system as used in connection with electrical control panel wiring. The duct system utilizes an interlocking construction that may comprise extruded plastic base and top members connected to interlocking apertured sidewalls. The sidewall members, when fabricated by injection molding techniques provide for smooth surfaces for accepting protruding wires or relatively small wire bundles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Applicant: Hellermann Tyton CorporationInventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: 5772258Abstract: A conduit clamp assembly having a band and first and second jaws, the jaws connected one to each of the opposite ends of the band and the jaws having interfitting teeth configured to permit insertion of one jaw into the other and to oppose separation of the jaws once engaged. The band includes a beam connected to the interior the band, the beam extending along and spaced from a length of the interior of the band and the beam being movable toward and away from the band and engaging the conduit before the band. An elongated strap is connected at one end to the band and extends from the band. A tab is attached to the strap in an area spaced from the connection of the strap to the band, the tab being connectable to an element so that the clamp is attachable to a conduit with a bushing and the strap is attachable to the element to maintain attachment of the element to the conduit when the element is separated from the bushing.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1995Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Tyton-Hellermann Corp.Inventors: Edward P. Dyer, Kenneth A. Christian
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Patent number: 5505411Abstract: A fixing device for fixing cable harnesses to panels or other structures, having an elongate element which can be secured to the harness. A fastening element is fitted to the elongate element via a portion which is movable longitudinally relative to the elongate element. The fastening element is formed with a projection or a socket for fixing it to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1994Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventors: Thomas Heaton, Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: 5492156Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tool for tensioning and severing an elongate cable tie having a tie head portion and tie tail portion, the tool comprising a housing, structure for gripping and tensioning the tail of the cable tie, the structure including pawl links, and a tie guide plate integral with one of the pawl links and having a tie tail engaging surface, the structure being capable of reciprocating linear movement relative to the housing, and the structure including a rotatable pawl adapted to selectively engage the cable tie tail and apply pressure to the cable tie tail so that it is pressed against the tie tail engaging surface of the guide plate during linear movement of the gripping and tensioning structure, a pawl cover mounted on the pawl links, having opposite edges mounted in slots in the housing for sliding reciprocal movement with the pawl links, the pawl cover in the slots restraining the pawl links and the tie guide plate against twisting and impeding entry of the tie tail into the housing, and struType: GrantFiled: March 10, 1994Date of Patent: February 20, 1996Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, William K. Lueschen
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Patent number: 5301917Abstract: A bracket includes a clip member having a U-shaped base. One of the clip member legs terminates in a lateral extension projecting away from other clip member leg and the other of said clip member legs terminates in a second normally oriented to extend beyond and spaced from that lateral extension. That other leg is flexible to allow second extension to be moved into engagement with said lateral extension in which orientation a releasable interlocking engagement between the two extensions. A generally U-shape liner is nested within the clip member and has spaced legs extending generally along respective ones of the legs of the clip member. When the second and lateral extensions are in engagement the clip member and liner are interengaged so as to be held against relative movement in X, Y, and Z directions. The lateral and second extensions are constructed to accommodate mounting the bracket to a mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: 5216784Abstract: A snap-on clamp includes an open-ended loop having complementary, interlocking clamps at each end. The clamps each include a jaw portion having teeth opposed to and engageable with the teeth on the other jaw portion. The teeth are angled to permit sliding movement toward a closed position and are lockable against movement toward an open position. Each clamp also includes an opposed tongue portion which engages the opposite surface of the jaw portion on the other clamp for resiliently resisting separation of the teeth and at least one of the tongue or jaw portions includes at least one locking tab engaging the adjacent tongue or jaw portion of the other clamp to prevent relative lateral movement of the jaw portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: 5157815Abstract: A snap-on clamp for securing a conduit includes an open-ended loop having interlocking clamping portions at each end. One clamping portion includes a plurality of teeth arrayed on the outer surface thereof and the other clamping portion comprises a first arm pivotally mounted on the band and extending toward the one clamping portion and a clamp arm pivotally mounted adjacent the free end of the first arm and extending backwardly toward the pivotal end thereof and having at least one tooth complementary with the teeth on the one clamping portion and engageable therewith. The first and clamp arms are movable into an overcenter clamped position when the teeth and the clamp arm are engaged in the teeth on the one clamping portion and the first arm is pivoted toward the one clamping portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: October 27, 1992Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: 5148576Abstract: A snap-on clamp for securing a conduit includes an open-ended loop having complementary, interlocking clamps at each end. The clamps each include a jaw portion having teeth opposed to and engageable with the teeth on the other jaw portion and manually engageable pressure pads on each clamp for forcing the clamps toward each other. The teeth are angled to permit sliding movement toward a closed position as the manually engageable portions are forced toward each other and which are lockable against movement toward an open position. One clamp also includes an opposed tongue portion spaced from the jaw portion for engaging the opposite surface of the jaw portion on the other clamp for resiliently resisting separation of the teeth. A pressure responsive indicator is movable from a first position to a second position when the resisting force on the loop exceeds a predetermined value to provide an indication that the application of additional force to the manually engageable means will overstress the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: September 22, 1992Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: 5098054Abstract: A mounting bracket particularly well-suited for holding a fuel vapor canister on an automobile including, in a one piece molded structure, an adjustable and releasable clamp for engaging the circumference of the canister, sets of stops for engaging the ends of the canister, and a mounting bracket for connecting the clamp to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Tyton CorporationInventor: Edward P. Dyer
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Patent number: D470822Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, Mark E. Federspiel
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Patent number: D471877Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, Mark E. Federspiel
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Patent number: D471878Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, Mark E. Federspiel
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Patent number: D473522Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, Mark E. Federspiel
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Patent number: D474750Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, Mark E. Federspiel