Patents by Inventor Michael R. Gall

Michael R. Gall 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).

  • Detachable magnetic ground strap assembly
    Patent number: 7845952
    Abstract: A ground strap assembly couples two conductive components of a utility structure. The ground strap assembly includes an elongate electrically conductive ground strap having opposed ends. A pair of attachment members are mechanically and electrically coupled to each end of the strap. Each attachment member has a magnetic surface so that the ends of the strap may be placed in removable magnetic attachment to the two components to establish ground continuity across the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Gall
  • Arm connection for a structural member
    Patent number: 7685791
    Abstract: A structural member and method with an improved arm connection is provided that allows quick connection of an arm to the structural member. Bolts are inserted through aligned apertures in first and second thru-vangs, as well as an abutting arm bracket. A securement member is inserted through an aperture in the bolts that is transverse to the bolts. Last, an arm is secured to the arm bracket for support of electrical conductors strung thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Nahlen, Michael R. Gall
  • DETACHABLE MAGNETIC GROUND STRAP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090280655
    Abstract: A ground strap assembly couples two conductive components of a utility structure. The ground strap assembly includes an elongate electrically conductive ground strap having opposed ends. A pair of attachment members are mechanically and electrically coupled to each end of the strap. Each attachment member has a magnetic surface so that the ends of the strap may be placed in removable magnetic attachment to the two components to establish ground continuity across the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Gall
  • Arm connection for a structural member
    Publication number: 20090126284
    Abstract: A structural member and method with an improved arm connection is provided that allows quick connection of an arm to the structural member. Bolts are inserted through aligned apertures in first and second thru-vangs, as well as an abutting arm bracket. A securement member is inserted through an aperture in the bolts that is transverse to the bolts. Last, an arm is secured to the arm bracket for support of electrical conductors strung thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: David J. Nahlen, Michael R. Gall
  • Flange-plated hybrid electrical pole
    Patent number: D541956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Paharik, Michael R. Gall
  • Polygonal, slip-jointed hybrid electrical pole
    Patent number: D542938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Paharik, Michael R. Gall