Patents by Inventor Randy Vigos

Randy Vigos 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
  • 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