Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Chantrell

Thomas J. Chantrell 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: 10035075
    Abstract: A track element includes a base having a first side and a second side opposing the second side, the first side of the base defining a set of wheel engagement elements and the second side of the base defining first and second locking block receptacles at the first and second ends of the base, respectively. The track element includes a first track element connector disposed at the first end of the base and a second track element connector disposed at the second end of the base. The first locking block receptacle is configured to receive a first locking block to define a first support for a first track piece and the second locking block receptacle is configured to receive a second locking block to define a second support for a second track piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Dreamup Toys, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chantrell, Richard Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20150283472
    Abstract: A track element includes a base having a first side and a second side opposing the second side, the first side of the base defining a set of wheel engagement elements and the second side of the base defining first and second locking block receptacles at the first and second ends of the base, respectively. The track element includes a first track element connector disposed at the first end of the base and a second track element connector disposed at the second end of the base. The first locking block receptacle is configured to receive a first locking block to define a first support for a first track piece and the second locking block receptacle is configured to receive a second locking block to define a second support for a second track piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chantrell, Richard Schlueter
  • Patent number: 7857663
    Abstract: Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely joined sub-components. Sub-components are secured to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are secured to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a slot of a sub-component. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a cylindrical contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chantrell, Michael J. Moldoch, William H. Dietz
  • Publication number: 20100184331
    Abstract: Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely joined sub-components. Sub-components are secured to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are secured to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a slot of a sub-component. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a cylindrical contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chantrell, Michael J. Moldoch, William H. Dietz
  • Publication number: 20100184332
    Abstract: Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely coupled or joined sub-components. Sub-components are coupled to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are also coupled to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a cam slot of another sub-component or sub-assembly. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut interaction with a cam member are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ORTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chantrell, Michael J. Moldoch, William H. Dietz
  • Patent number: 7758383
    Abstract: Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely coupled or joined sub-components. Sub-components are coupled to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are also coupled to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a cam slot of another sub-component or sub-assembly. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut interaction with a cam member are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chantrell, Michael J. Moldoch, William H. Dietz