Patents by Inventor John Macaluso
John Macaluso 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: 20200388999Abstract: A raceway formed of an elongated track member, the track member having at least one elongated passage adapted to receive one or more cables, the at least one elongated passage located intermediate end channels on each side of the track member, a cover for enclosing the cables within the elongated passage of the track member, and a channel member associated with each end channel. The channel member is user determinable with at least a portion of the channel member residing in the end channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: David HANSEN, John Macaluso
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Patent number: 10862283Abstract: A raceway formed of an elongated track member, the track member having at least one elongated passage adapted to receive one or more cables, the at least one elongated passage located intermediate end channels on each side of the track member, a cover for enclosing the cables within the elongated passage of the track member, and a channel member associated with each end channel. The channel member is user determinable with at least a portion of the channel member residing in the end channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: FSR, Inc.Inventors: David Hansen, John Macaluso
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Patent number: 10461948Abstract: A powerline communications apparatus includes a transceiver communicating over an electrical power distribution wiring of a vehicle and a communications interface carrying a first and second PLC message in a first communication protocol having a PLC automotive network delimiter type, a PLCAN variant field comprising a number of users, user identifications, payload length, payload data, and a repetition number corresponding to a number of times the first PLC message is transmitted over the electrical power distribution wiring, and a first payload for a first user. The PLC apparatus also includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing programming for execution by the processor. The programming includes instructions for transmitting the first PLC message using the transceiver, determining if the vehicle is in motion, and switching between the first and the second communication protocol based on whether the vehicle is determined to be in motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: STMicroelectronics, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Logvinov, Bo Zhang, Huijuan Liu, Michael John Macaluso, James D. Allen
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Publication number: 20180091324Abstract: A powerline communications apparatus includes a transceiver communicating over an electrical power distribution wiring of a vehicle and a communications interface carrying a first and second PLC message in a first communication protocol having a PLC automotive network delimiter type, a PLCAN variant field comprising a number of users, user identifications, payload length, payload data, and a repetition number corresponding to a number of times the first PLC message is transmitted over the electrical power distribution wiring, and a first payload for a first user. The PLC apparatus also includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing programming for execution by the processor. The programming includes instructions for transmitting the first PLC message using the transceiver, determining if the vehicle is in motion, and switching between the first and the second communication protocol based on whether the vehicle is determined to be in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Oleg Logvinov, Bo Zhang, Huijuan Liu, Michael John Macaluso, James D. Allen
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Patent number: 9871669Abstract: An embodiment is a powerline communications (PLC) apparatus including a communications interface that implements a first communication protocol including of a transceiver that communicates over an electrical power distribution wiring of a vehicle. The first communication protocol includes a powerline communications automotive network (PLCAN) delimiter type (DT) (PLCAN-DT), and a PLCAN variant length field in a frame control comprising payload length, a number of symbols used, a PHY block size, and a number of repetitions used, wherein broadcast addressing is used in the network to transmit messages.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: STMicroelectronics, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Logvinov, Bo Zhang, Huijuan Liu, Michael John Macaluso, James D. Allen
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Patent number: 9806509Abstract: A fire-resistant electrical box assembly includes an outer box assembly having an outer top panel, an outer bottom panel, an outer first side panel, an outer second side panel, an outer back panel, an inner back panel, and a front panel forming an opening substantially covered by a front cover, an inner box assembly having one or more of an inner top panel, an inner bottom panel, an inner first side panel, and an inner second side panel, and an intumescent material between at least a portion of the outer back panel and the inner back panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: FSR, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Heinis, Richard B. Wilson, John Macaluso
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Publication number: 20150180677Abstract: An embodiment is a powerline communications (PLC) apparatus including a communications interface that implements a first communication protocol including of a transceiver that communicates over an electrical power distribution wiring of a vehicle. The first communication protocol includes a powerline communications automotive network (PLCAN) delimiter type (DT) (PLCAN-DT), and a PLCAN variant length field in a frame control comprising payload length, a number of symbols used, a PHY block size, and a number of repetitions used, wherein broadcast addressing is used in the network to transmit messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Oleg Logvinov, Bo Zhang, Huijuan Liu, Michael John Macaluso, James D. Allen
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Patent number: 7989710Abstract: An in-floor receptacle or electrical conduit box with a compartment divider removably attached to a gang-plate divider, a gang-plate divider removably attached to a gang-unit holder, at least one gang-unit holder removably attached to the inside of the box, and at least one knockout located on each side or floor of the box. The in-floor electrical conduit box enables the connection of permanent cables, wires or cords to temporary cables, wires or cords. The in-floor electrical conduit box further comprises a lid with at least one removable door whereby the removal of the door permits cable access to the box while the box is still covered.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: FSR Inc.Inventors: David Hansen, John Macaluso
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Publication number: 20100051308Abstract: An in-floor receptacle or electrical conduit box with a compartment divider removably attached to a gang-plate divider, a gang-plate divider removably attached to a gang-unit holder, at least one gang-unit holder removably attached to the inside of the box, and at least one knockout located on each side or floor of the box. The in-floor electrical conduit box enables the connection of permanent cables, wires or cords to temporary cables, wires or cords. The in-floor electrical conduit box further comprises a lid with at least one removable door whereby the removal of the door permits cable access to the box while the box is still covered.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: David Hansen, John Macaluso
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Patent number: 6881080Abstract: A mount for removably mounting a microphone having a plug connector to the surface of an article of furniture having an aperture therein, the mount comprising a receiver having a connector which mates with the plug connector of the microphone, the receiver having means for transmission of a signal, a bracket for holding the receiver within the area of the aperture, the bracket comprising acoustic isolators between the receiver and the bracket and a cover for covering the aperture on the surface of the article of furniture, the cover comprising hinge means for opening at least a portion of the cover corresponding to the receiver. Also, a method of removably mounting a microphone includes the steps of first creating an aperture through the surface of an article of furniture to the underside of said surface, then attaching a bracket to underside of the surface, the bracket being adapted to hold a receiver in the area of the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: FSR Inc.Inventor: John Macaluso
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Publication number: 20050020110Abstract: A mount for removably mounting a microphone having a plug connector to the surface of an article of furniture having an aperture therein, the mount comprising a receiver having a connector which mates with the plug connector of the microphone, the receiver having means for transmission of a signal, a bracket for holding the receiver within the area of the aperture, the bracket comprising acoustic isolators between the receiver and the bracket and a cover for covering the aperture on the surface of the article of furniture, the cover comprising hinge means for opening at least a portion of the cover corresponding to the receiver. Also, a method of removably mounting a microphone includes the steps of first creating an aperture through the surface of an article of furniture to the underside of said surface, then attaching a bracket to underside of the surface, the bracket being adapted to hold a receiver in the area of the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventor: John Macaluso