Patents by Inventor Guy J. A. Duval

Guy J. A. Duval 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: 8328573
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector including a first housing having a contact and a second connector configured for connection with the first connector, wherein the second connector includes a second housing having a conductor. The first connector is configured for connection to the second connector in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is not in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector. In the second position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Yves Boucher, Guy J. A. Duval, Daniel Lalancette
  • Publication number: 20100323542
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector including a first housing having a contact and a second connector configured for connection with the first connector, wherein the second connector includes a second housing having a conductor. The first connector is configured for connection to the second connector in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is not in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector. In the second position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Yves Boucher, Guy J. A. Duval, Daniel Lalancette
  • Patent number: 6194658
    Abstract: An electrical divider for installation in an electrical outlet box is disclosed. The electrical divider has a first part made up of two movable portions. The movable portions are biased away from each other. The first part is inserted into an electrical box and the two portions allowed to move relative to each other such that the first part becomes secured to the electrical box in a desired position. The first part also has at least one locking tab which engages a port of the electrical box to secure the first part in the desired position and also to position the first part into the desired position. A conduit is attachable to an opening in the first part and also an opening in a second part. In this way, a passage can be defined from one port to an opening of the electrical box. The first part can be inserted into and secured to any type of electrical box and is adjustable to accommodate electrical boxes having different dimensions and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Ipex Inc.
    Inventor: Guy J. A. Duval