Patents by Inventor Gary C. Grenier

Gary C. Grenier 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: 9649797
    Abstract: An electrical insulator apparatus and method of manufacturing an electrical insulator apparatus includes a core strength member which is positioned at least partially within at least one end-fitting. A thermoplastic exterior body having a plurality of spaced fins is injection-molded over the core strength member and at least partially over the at least one end-fitting. The core strength member is attached to the at least one end-fitting without a mechanical compression to the at least one end-fitting and without an adhesive between the core strength member and the at least one end-fitting. One or more mechanical upset structures formed on the at least one end-fitting prevent movements of the injection molded thermoplastic exterior body relative to the at least one end-fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Marmon Utility, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Williams, Gary C. Grenier, Charles J. Clement
  • Publication number: 20170129147
    Abstract: An electrical insulator apparatus and method of manufacturing an electrical insulator apparatus includes a core strength member which is positioned at least partially within at least one end-fitting. A thermoplastic exterior body having a plurality of spaced fins is injection-molded over the core strength member and at least partially over the at least one end-fitting. The core strength member is attached to the at least one end-fitting without a mechanical compression to the at least one end-fitting and without an adhesive between the core strength member and the at least one end-fitting. One or more mechanical upset structures formed on the at least one end-fitting prevent movements of the injection molded thermoplastic exterior body relative to the at least one end-fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Michael L. Williams, Gary C. Grenier, Charles J. Clement
  • Patent number: 9608424
    Abstract: A conductor cover apparatus for use with an overhead electrical transmission and distribution system and related methods is provided. The conductor cover apparatus has a center cover member. At least one arm connector is formed on the center cover member, the at least one arm connector having an opening and a first hole positioned between a first external side and a second external side of the at least one arm connector. An extension arm is positioned at least partially interior of the first and second external sides of the at least one arm connector. At least one pin is removably connecting the extension arm to the at least one arm connector, wherein the at least one pin is positioned through the first hole of the at least one arm connector and a first arm hole within the extension arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Marmon Utility, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Williams, Charles J. Clement, Guberson Mercedat, Gary C. Grenier
  • Publication number: 20160111863
    Abstract: A conductor cover apparatus for use with an overhead electrical transmission and distribution system and related methods is provided. The conductor cover apparatus has a center cover member. At least one arm connector is formed on the center cover member, the at least one arm connector having an opening and a first hole positioned between a first external side and a second external side of the at least one arm connector. An extension arm is positioned at least partially interior of the first and second external sides of the at least one arm connector. At least one pin is removably connecting the extension arm to the at least one arm connector, wherein the at least one pin is positioned through the first hole of the at least one arm connector and a first arm hole within the extension arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael L. Williams, Charles J. Clement, Guberson Mercedat, Gary C. Grenier
  • Patent number: 8324504
    Abstract: A new cross linked polyolefin material combination that is designed to replace current high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) materials for use with molded or over-molded electrical transmission products. Such molded or over-molded electrical transmission products include, for example, vise-top pin insulators, line post insulators, F-neck, C-neck, and J-neck pin insulators of classes ANSI 55-3, 55-4, and 55-5, Spacer cable spacers, Brackets, hangers, Line post sensors, cable restraint insulators, and transmission style insulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Marmon Utility LLC
    Inventor: Gary C. Grenier
  • Publication number: 20120012364
    Abstract: A new cross linked polyolefin material combination that is designed to replace current high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) materials for use with molded or over-molded electrical transmission products. Such molded or over-molded electrical transmission products include, for example, vise-top pin insulators, line post insulators, F-neck, C-neck, and J-neck pin insulators of classes ANSI 55-3, 55-4, and 55-5, Spacer cable spacers, Brackets, hangers, Line post sensors, cable restraint insulators, and transmission style insulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Marmon Utility LLC
    Inventor: Gary C. Grenier
  • Publication number: 20090166925
    Abstract: A new cross linked polyolefin material combination that is designed to replace current high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) materials for use with molded or over-molded electrical transmission products. Such molded or over-molded electrical transmission products include, for example, vise-top pin insulators, line post insulators, F-neck, C-neck, and J-neck pin insulators of classes ANSI 55-3, 55-4, and 55-5, Spacer cable spacers, Brackets, hangers, Line post sensors, cable restraint insulators, and transmission style insulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Gary C. Grenier, Norman D. McCollough, JR.
  • Patent number: 7501469
    Abstract: A material combination that is designed to replace current high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) materials for use with electrical transmission comprising at least one low density, cross-linkable polymer resin, at least one high density polymer, a cross-linking catalyst and an optional color masterbatch The material combination provides all of the existing properties found in the HDPE material with the addition of a higher temperature capability at/above 250° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Hendrix Wire & Cable, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary C. Grenier