Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Lubanski
Thomas M. Lubanski 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).
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Patent number: 8791363Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises first and second center portions, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of each center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in at least two different directions that are substantially orthogonal to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 8288652Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises first and second center portions, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of each center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in at least two different directions that are substantially orthogonal to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 8119914Abstract: A cable protector may comprise an at least partially transparent base member, at least one channel extending between opposing ends of the base member and structured to house at least one cable, and an indicia member positioned within the base member so as to be visible through at least a portion of the base member. The indicia member may comprise advertising indicia, indicia that indicates at least a product name of the cable protector, and/or indicia that indicates a manufacturer of the cable protector.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Checkers Industrial Products, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7943851Abstract: A cable protector may include a base member, at least one channel extending between opposing ends of the base member and structured to house at least one cable, and at least one indicia member positioned on the cable protector so as to be visible. The indicia member includes a photoluminescent portion. The cable protector may also include at least one side ramp removably attached to the base member, wherein at least one photoluminescent indicia member is positioned on the at least one side ramp. The photoluminescent portion of the indicia member may define a symbol, text, or strip.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7838772Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7795535Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20100224388Abstract: A cable protector may include a base member, at least one channel extending between opposing ends of the base member and structured to house at least one cable, and at least one indicia member positioned on the cable protector so as to be visible. The indicia member includes a photoluminescent portion. The cable protector may also include at least one side ramp removably attached to the base member, wherein at least one photoluminescent indicia member is positioned on the at least one side ramp. The photoluminescent portion of the indicia member may define a symbol, text, or strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7674980Abstract: An exemplary cable protection system is disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a tapered structure adjacent an end of the first side ramp. The tapered structure may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The tapered structure may also comprise a substantially planar top surface and may be removably attached to, or integrally formed with, the first side ramp. The cable protection system may also comprise a second cable protector connected in series with the first cable protector and a second side ramp adjacent a side of the second cable protector. The tapered structure may be configured to overlap at least a portion of the second side ramp, which may have a steeper slope than the first side ramp.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20100018742Abstract: A cable protector may comprise an at least partially transparent base member, at least one channel extending between opposing ends of the base member and structured to house at least one cable, and an indicia member positioned within the base member so as to be visible through at least a portion of the base member. The indicia member may comprise advertising indicia, indicia that indicates at least a product name of the cable protector, and/or indicia that indicates a manufacturer of the cable protector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20090283298Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20090255712Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7595450Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7592547Abstract: A cable protection system includes at least one cable protector having at least one channel extending between its opposing ends for receiving at least one cable. The cable protector may include a cover structure pivotally attached to a base member by a hinge rod inserted through hinge members formed in the cover structure and the base member. A first ramp or an additional cable protector may be attached to the cable protector by inserting one or more connectors formed on the first ramp or additional cable protector into vertically oriented apertures defined in a side of the cable protector. One or more connectors may also be formed on a side of the cable protector opposing the apertures to removably attach the cable protector to a second ramp or an additional cable protector.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20090194328Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises first and second center portions, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of each center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in at least two different directions that are substantially orthogonal to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: PETERSON SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7385139Abstract: A cable protection system includes at least one cable protector having at least one channel extending between its opposing ends for receiving at least one cable. The cable protector may include a cover structure pivotally attached to a base member by a hinge rod inserted through hinge members formed in the cover structure and the base member. A first ramp or an additional cable protector may be attached to the cable protector by inserting one or more connectors formed on the first ramp or additional cable protector into vertically oriented apertures defined in a side of the cable protector. One or more connectors may also be formed on a side of the cable protector opposing the apertures to removably attach the cable protector to a second ramp or an additional cable protector.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: 7309836Abstract: A cable protection system includes at least one cable protector having at least one channel extending between its opposing ends for receiving at least one cable. The cable protector may include a cover structure pivotally attached to a base member by a hinge rod inserted through hinge members formed in the cover structure and the base member. A first ramp or an additional cable protector may be attached to the cable protector by inserting one or more connectors formed on the first ramp or additional cable protector into vertically oriented apertures defined in a side of the cable protector. One or more connectors may also be formed on a side of the cable protector opposing the apertures to removably attach the cable protector to a second ramp or an additional cable protector.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20070246259Abstract: An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: PETERSON SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Publication number: 20070248412Abstract: An exemplary cable protection system is disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a tapered structure adjacent an end of the first side ramp. The tapered structure may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The tapered structure may also comprise a substantially planar top surface and may be removably attached to, or integrally formed with, the first side ramp. The cable protection system may also comprise a second cable protector connected in series with the first cable protector and a second side ramp adjacent a side of the second cable protector. The tapered structure may be configured to overlap at least a portion of the second side ramp, which may have a steeper slope than the first side ramp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski
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Patent number: D583771Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Peterson Systems International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lubanski