Patents by Inventor Mark E. Dearing

Mark E. Dearing 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: 10186816
    Abstract: A bracket and associated components provides a means to securely install one or more connectors within a dropped ceiling. The bracket can be mounted to a drop wire or threaded rod within a ceiling space, thereby suspending the bracket and associated connectors within the ceiling space. One or more connectors coupled to a cable can be directly installed on the bracket via port windows cut into the bracket. Alternatively, a surface mount box containing connectors can be mounted on the bracket to yield a protected, strain-resistant connector installation within the ceiling space. The bracket and associated components can be made of plenum-rated materials, making the mounting solution suitable for installations within plenum spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Seger, Bryan Hudgens, Mark E. Dearing, Ronald E. Shackelford, Brian Hansen
  • Publication number: 20180006410
    Abstract: A bracket and associated components provides a means to securely install one or more connectors within a dropped ceiling. The bracket can be mounted to a drop wire or threaded rod within a ceiling space, thereby suspending the bracket and associated connectors within the ceiling space. One or more connectors coupled to a cable can be directly installed on the bracket via port windows cut into the bracket. Alternatively, a surface mount box containing connectors can be mounted on the bracket to yield a protected, strain-resistant connector installation within the ceiling space. The bracket and associated components can be made of plenum-rated materials, making the mounting solution suitable for installations within plenum spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: John L. Seger, Bryan Hudgens, Mark E. Dearing, Ronald E. Shackelford, Brian Hansen
  • Patent number: 9793659
    Abstract: A bracket and associated components provides a means to securely install one or more connectors within a dropped ceiling. The bracket can be mounted to a drop wire or threaded rod within a ceiling space, thereby suspending the bracket and associated connectors within the ceiling space. One or more connectors coupled to a cable can be directly installed on the bracket via port windows cut into the bracket. Alternatively, a surface mount box containing connectors can be mounted on the bracket to yield a protected, strain-resistant connector installation within the ceiling space. The bracket and associated components can be made of plenum-rated materials, making the mounting solution suitable for installations within plenum spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: John L. Seger, Bryan Hudgens, Mark E. Dearing, Ronald E. Shackelford, Brian Hansen
  • Publication number: 20170063000
    Abstract: A bracket and associated components provides a means to securely install one or more connectors within a dropped ceiling. The bracket can be mounted to a drop wire or threaded rod within a ceiling space, thereby suspending the bracket and associated connectors within the ceiling space. One or more connectors coupled to a cable can be directly installed on the bracket via port windows cut into the bracket. Alternatively, a surface mount box containing connectors can be mounted on the bracket to yield a protected, strain-resistant connector installation within the ceiling space. The bracket and associated components can be made of plenum-rated materials, making the mounting solution suitable for installations within plenum spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: John L. Seger, Bryan Hudgens, Mark E. Dearing, Ronald E. Shackelford, Brian Hansen
  • Patent number: 8061534
    Abstract: An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
  • Patent number: 8038015
    Abstract: An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
  • Publication number: 20100314339
    Abstract: An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
  • Publication number: 20080062655
    Abstract: An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
  • Patent number: D632268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
  • Patent number: D679668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon