Patents by Inventor Kimberly Van Horn

Kimberly Van Horn 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).

  • Latching and assembly structure of a cover and duct base in a wiring duct assembly
    Patent number: 6803519
    Abstract: A wiring duct assembly including a duct base and cover for supporting wire and/or optical cable therein, defining a latching mechanism located on both the cover and duct base. The latching mechanism on the duct portion includes an inwardly projecting sidewall portion, a lip attached thereto and a projecting tip potion integrally attached to the lip. The sidewall, lip and tip define a groove for receiving the latching mechanism of the cover. The cover includes two opposing side walls wherein each side wall includes an inwardly extending portion for being received by a corresponding duct groove. The latching mechanism for the cover portion further includes protuberances in the interior surface of the cover for securing the tip portion of the duct side wall to provide secure latching of the cover and duct base during shipping, installation, and completion of assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Rubin de la Borbolla, Wasim Khokhar, Kimberly Van Horn, Randy Vigos
  • Locking strap with handling structure
    Patent number: 6698067
    Abstract: A locking strap comprises a resilient finger grasp for facilitating assembly of the locking strap around one or more articles. The locking strap includes an elongate member at one end, a tail at the other end, and a central flexible strap body therebetween. A resilient finger grasp is located between the tail and the central strap body and facilitates fastening of the locking strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Strange, Kimberly Van Horn
  • Latching and assembly structure of a cover and duct base in a wiring duct assembly
    Publication number: 20040026104
    Abstract: A wiring duct assembly including a duct base and cover for supporting wire and/or optical cable therein, defining a latching mechanism located on both the cover and duct base. The latching mechanism on the duct portion includes an inwardly projecting sidewall portion, a lip attached thereto and a projecting tip potion integrally attached to the lip. The sidewall, lip and tip define a groove for receiving the latching mechanism of the cover. The cover includes two opposing side walls wherein each side wall includes an inwardly extending portion for being received by a corresponding duct groove. The latching mechanism for the cover portion further includes protuberances in the interior surface of the cover for securing the tip portion of the duct side wall to provide secure latching of the cover and duct base during shipping, installation, and completion of assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Rubin De La Borbolla, Wasim Khokhar, Kimberly Van Horn, Randy Vigos
  • Locking strap with handling structure
    Publication number: 20030140459
    Abstract: A locking strap comprises a resilient finger grasp for facilitating assembly of the locking strap around one or more articles. The locking strap includes an elongate member at one end, a tail at the other end, and a central flexible strap body therebetween. A resilient finger grasp is located between the tail and the central strap body and facilitates fastening of the locking strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Strange, Kimberly Van Horn
  • Locking strap with handle structure
    Patent number: D492897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Strange, Kimberly Van Horn
  • Locking strap with handle structure
    Patent number: D496261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Strange, Kimberly Van Horn