Wall Mounted Patents (Class 174/480)
  • Patent number: 7468488
    Abstract: A connection mechanism for coupling a power module to an electrical busway is provided. The connection mechanism has a cam mechanism having a number of pivotable members. Each of the pivotable members has a generally horizontal extending shoulder portion that is coupled to a generally downwardly extending arm portion. A lower portion of the arm portion has a generally outwardly extending barb portion. The barb portion is structured to engage a barb of a base plate. A connection mechanism in combination with a power module for an electrical busway coupled to a base plate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Universal Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Brian L. Hilgert
  • Patent number: 7468491
    Abstract: This accessory is intended for wire cable trays comprising longitudinal warp wires and transverse weft wires linking the warp wires, the wire cable tray having a bottom adapted to receive electric cables or the like and two side flanges. The accessory comprises an upper face (4) raised by at least two feet (2). The upper face (4) comprises not only two first housings (10) disposed parallel to each other and each adapted to receive a weft wire but also at least one housing (12) substantially perpendicular to the first two housings (10). At least one locking device (16) is provided on each side of a median line between the first two housings (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: I.C.M. Group
    Inventors: James Deciry, Stephane Quertelet
  • Patent number: 7462779
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment includes a frame for carrying electrical equipment, a hinge connected to the frame, and a cable ring connected to the hinge. The cable ring is positioned between the frame and an axis of rotation of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Dale A. Block, Scott M. Lesniak
  • Patent number: 7459633
    Abstract: A wire management system including a channel having a plurality of alternating retention tabs extending inwardly from the side edges of the channel under which wires or cables may be laced. The channel defines a plurality of openings adapted to receive screws for attachment of the channel to a desired surface. Each of the tabs defines an opening therethrough which is adapted to receive a pin extending from a cover which is adapted to be placed over the channel with the pins being received within the openings in an interference fit which allows the cover to be detachable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Vantage Point Products Corp.
    Inventor: Don R. Burns
  • Publication number: 20080289847
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 7456366
    Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard, Jeffery Hemingway, Shawn Stempinski
  • Publication number: 20080283291
    Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard, Jeffery Hemingway, Shawn Stempinski
  • Patent number: 7453047
    Abstract: A cable duct (1) is provided for wall mounting a cable. The duct includes a cable acceptance region (2) and a lower terminating section (3) for arrangement on the floor and for covering the edges of floor coverings. The cable acceptance region (2) has a cable acceptance housing (4) attached to the wall in the mounted state, and a removable cover (5). The removal of the cover provides access to the interior (6) of the cable acceptance housing (4). The lower terminating section (3) is permanently connected to the cable acceptance housing (4) so that the lower terminating section (3), even with the cover (5) removed in the mounted state of the cable duct, (1) remains in a fixed arrangement to the floor. To facilitate the mounting of the cable duct, a clip (27) is provided for wall mounting. The clip (27) on its upper end has a section (30) bent away from the wall that is received in a corresponding leg receiver (31) located on the back of the cable acceptance housing (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Proverum AG
    Inventor: Moritz Muehlebach
  • Publication number: 20080277159
    Abstract: A holder device (1, 100) for an article such as a thermocouple (9) is disclosed. The holder (1, 100) facilitates the placement and retention of the thermocouple (9) in an apparatus such as a lyophilizer by clamping the thermocouple (9) stably in position between adjacent shelves (80, 90) of the apparatus. The holder (1, 100) comprises two bearing surfaces (14a, 126b) and a housing (10) extending therebetween. The housing (10) includes a spring (11) for biasing the bearing surfaces (14a, 126b) apart to retain the holder (1, 100) between the shelves (80, 90). Also provided is a means for retaining a conduit, such as a thermocouple (9) or other device. The thermocouple retaining means comprises a conductive block (230) for securely holding within it a sensor end of a thermocouple (9) and a means is provided for retaining the block (230) with the thermocouple (9) in good conductive contact with a surface (80, 90) of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Gerhard Liepold
  • Patent number: 7439446
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable-routing device including links that are open at the ends, joined together in pivoting fashion and can be angled-relative to each other in at least two directions, said links being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the cable-routing device and forming at least one guide channel by means of guide elements located radially outwards, where tensile force-absorbing pivoting joints are located between links joined together in pivoting fashion within the cable-routing device and the links each display corresponding joint elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Igus GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Blase, Andreas Hermey
  • Publication number: 20080230266
    Abstract: A flangeless mounting system, suitable for in-wall speakers and other components, includes a panel that is finished to provide at least a superficially continuous junction between the edges of the panel and the surrounding wall, ceiling, or other structure. A rim advantageously extends outwardly from a first surface of the panel by a small distance, which in currently preferred embodiments is about 1/16th inch to ?th inch. A collar is preferably installed about the inner edge of the opening, and a receiver is attached to the collar or directly to the panel. Magnetic, threaded, detent, and frictional means are contemplated for maintaining the component in position relative to the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Todd Ryan
  • Patent number: 7425682
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. A plurality of data cables run between the plurality of equipment racks using data cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. The power cable tracks and data cable tracks are designed to be installed on the roofs of the equipment racks without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: American Power Conversion Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Rasmussen, William Ziegler, Peter Francis
  • Patent number: 7425679
    Abstract: An open medical system for deploying, supporting and organizing medical equipment and medical utilities including a utility connection, and a main assembly having a primary structure having an upper plate and lower plate held in fixed spaced apart relation by a plurality of spacers, the main assembly also having at least one core, with each core having at least one utility outlet, the system having an open space bounded by the upper and lower plates and the inner surfaces of the outlets, which open space is free of utility outlets. Equipment rails are connected between the spacers to support medical equipment. A rotating base assembly may be used to support the system, and to restrict rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Lifespan Healthcare, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Kasten, Alex Bally, Tomio Kato, Gary M. Schindele
  • Patent number: 7423215
    Abstract: A device (100) for receiving electrical components and wiring and adapted for mounting between adjacent studs of a wall structure, the device (100) includes means forming a composite chamber and having a box (100) with parallel, spaced apart right and left side panels (102, 103) for attachment to studs and spaced apart top and bottom panels (104, 105) having ends joined to ends of the right and left panels (102, 103) and arranged so as to form a housing chamber (112) at least partially forming the composite chamber. At least one framework (225) is movable between a first position within the composite chamber and a second position outside the composite chamber, the one framework (225) being shaped and arranged to receive electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: GE Security, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman Cardenas, Jens Bolleyer, Jeffrey Wilson, Robert Marvin, Randolph Maxwell, Kevin Patin
  • Publication number: 20080210464
    Abstract: A strapping base including a central portion having a generally flat surface, the central portion having a central hole pattern defined therein, an angled portion coupling the central portion to the lateral portion, and at least one lateral portion having a generally flat surface and having a plurality of lateral holes defined therein, wherein the lateral portion is offset from the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: GIL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Shawn Gilbert Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20080196941
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Rodney G. Rouleau, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 7408114
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 7408113
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a one-piece corner duct that routes wires in a corner of an enclosure. The one-piece corner duct includes a back wall and sidewalls. The back wall has at least one co-extruded hinge that enables the back wall to pivot to allow the one-piece corner duct to conform to a corner of the enclosure. The sidewalls have a plurality of fingers that retain the wires in the corner duct. The fingers also maintain a cover on the one-piece corner duct to provide access to the wires therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Jeffrey K. Groff, Rodney G. Rouleau, Charles F. VanderVelde
  • Patent number: 7406241
    Abstract: Methods and devices for the installation of a fiber optic cable to a house or other building structure are provided. The method may include identifying a preferred location of a customer through an indication left by the customer either on the interior side or exterior side of a wall, forming a through opening in the wall near or at the preferred location, and installing the in-wall termination device in the opening. The in-wall termination device may include a wall plate for attaching to an interior surface of the wall. The wall plate includes one or more connectors for receiving ends of cables extending from the exterior and connecting those cables to other cables extending through the interior of the building structure. The method may allow for the installation of the cable without requiring the presence of the customer or requiring access to the interior of the building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignees: Verizon Laboratories Inc., Verizon New England Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Opaluch, James P. Dacey
  • Patent number: 7390977
    Abstract: A versatile device that enables at least one receptacle to be installed in a raceway system. The versatile device includes a hanging box and a faceplate adapter. The hanging box is secured to the raceway system and the faceplate adapter is positioned over the hanging box and secured to the raceway system. The hanging box has a compartment that houses at least one receptacle and a removable divider wall that is positioned within the compartment. The faceplate adapter has a main body with an aperture for providing access to the hanging box. The main body of the faceplate adapter also has a removable section that is positioned within the aperture such that removal of the removable section expands the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Raymond M Hill
  • Patent number: 7388163
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers a device bracket and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The device bracket is installed in the base. The covers are positioned over the device bracket and the faceplate is installed over the device bracket. The faceplate overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Rodney G. Rouleau
  • Patent number: 7388162
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service on a brick wall. The assembly includes an electrical outlet box and an adapter. The adapter includes sidewalls defining an internal cavity, an open front, an open rear, and arcuate cable holders for temporarily holding electrical cables until they are routed into the outlet box. Outward extending tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the adapter for enabling secure anchoring of the adapter into a hole in a brick wall. The outlet box includes sidewalls, a hinged cover, and bosses for accepting an electrical device. A fastening arrangement is provided for securing the outlet box to the adapter. Electrical service is provided by mortaring the adapter into a hole in the wall, sliding the outlet box slid into the cavity of the adapter, and securing the outlet box to the adapter with the fastening arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Publication number: 20080121423
    Abstract: A cable slack manager apparatus for use in a zone box comprises a base plate and two or more cable slack management members. The cable slack management members may be releasably secured to the base plate and may comprise at least two straight portions and a rounded portion positioned therebetween. The management members may be angled relative to a front edge of the base plate. A distance between slack management members and opposing sidewalls of the base plate may be progressively smaller for slack management members positioned closer to the front edge of the base plate. Various configurations are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Mark A. Vogel, Walter J. Moehle
  • Publication number: 20080093120
    Abstract: A cable holder unit is mounted in an electronic device mounting a plurality of units connected with cables. The cable holder unit has a cable holder assembly having cable holders and a support section for supporting the cable holders and a mounting section for mounting the cable holder assembly. The support section has a groove and a movable section having a projection that is to be inserted into and penetrates through the groove. The mounting section has a pivoting section that enables the support section to pivot and an anchoring section that engages with the projection to stop the support section from pivoting. The cable holder unit also has a preventing section for preventing adjacent units under the mounting section from being pulled out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Takaya Nakayama
  • Patent number: 7326863
    Abstract: Systems and methods for covering a trough member. A system can include a hinge clip coupled to a sidewall of the trough member and having arms creating a socket. The system can include a cover including a pivot member and a groove at one end. The pivot member can be received in the socket to allow the cover to pivot about the pivot member from open to closed positions, and one arm of the socket can be received in the groove in the open position. A capture clip including a ramp portion and a seat can be coupled to the other sidewall, and another pivot member at the other end of the cover can ride along the ramp and drop into the seat as the cover is pivoted from open to closed positions. The cover can also be two cover portions, each extending partially over the trough member and creating a slot therebetween. The hinge clip can include structures to limit rotation of the cover, and structures to capture portions of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Herzog
  • Patent number: 7312393
    Abstract: A box for electrical and communication receptacles is mounted in an opening in a furniture unit, and in particular, the top surface of an office conference table. The box has an opened top, and a cover is pivotably mounted to the opened top and movable between an opened position for providing access to the electrical and communications receptacles within the box, and a closed position in which access to within the box is restricted. The electrical receptacles within the box are coupled to an external source of electrical power by an electrical cord, and the communication receptacles within the box are coupled to external communication lines. The box is electrically grounded by the electrical cord coupling the box to the external source of electrical power. A wire is coupled between a surface of the grounded box and the pivotable cover to be in permanent engagement with the pivotable cover for providing continuous electrical grounding of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 7312396
    Abstract: An electrical wiring component including an adjustable mount having a bracket, a junction box and a plaster ring. The junction box is adapted to receive at least one electrical cable in communications with a power source. The plaster ring is removably attached to the junction box. The bracket is adapted to attach to a wall stud, and the junction box is mounted to the bracket. A wiring module adapted to connect to a power source is attached to the plaster ring. The wiring module is configured to accept any one of a variety of functional modules so as to distribute electrical power from the power source via the functional modules. The mount is adjustable so as to provide a variable position for the wiring module within a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Gorman
  • Patent number: 7305801
    Abstract: There is provided a flashing panel mount adapted for an air conditioning unit which is located about an exterior of a building. The panel mount features a generally rigid panel that is attachable to the building. The panel mount further features a hood member which extends outward from the panel. A plurality of panel apertures is formed through the hood member and is configured to extend through the panel. Each of the panel apertures are sized and configured to accommodate a respective one of the air conditioning lines extending from within the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: 7285733
    Abstract: A poke-thru fitting includes a plurality of stacked modules, each of the plurality of stacked modules being configured to retain at least a power receptacle and a communication receptacle, wherein an axial cross-sectional envelope of the fitting remains constant despite the number of the plurality of stacked modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventor: Timothy S. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20070235222
    Abstract: A cable organizer box for the maintenance of cables connecting computer workstations and peripherals, including power supplies, is described. The system comprises a specially adapted box that attaches via a removable top surface to the underside of a table or desk. The box has a hinged wall that opens easily for the insertion of wires, cables, and the like. The hinged wall can then be secured in the closed position. The box is easily installed and removed, and is reusable at a new location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Robert A. Hubbard
  • Patent number: 7276659
    Abstract: An enclosure includes an enclosure body section having a first side which is at least partially open. The enclosure body section includes a second side adjacent to the first side, the second side having a cut-out extending to and open along the at partially open area of the first side and defining a cable entry section of the enclosure. A closure member is mountable to the enclosure body section to at least partially cover the cable entry section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Thrift, Todd J. Mickley
  • Patent number: 7271350
    Abstract: A surface mounted support assembly that is alignable with an electrical box installed at any position. A first bracket is adapted to be secured to the support and has a plurality of openings adapted to receive wiring from an electrical box secured to the support. A cover is connected to and disposed over the first bracket the first bracket. A cover ring is connected to the cover and adapted to receive an electrical fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7262371
    Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has prepunched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and prepunched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Prewired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard, Jeffery Hemingway, Shawn Stempinski
  • Patent number: 7262370
    Abstract: A cable support assembly for routing electrical, communication, or data cables throughout a building. The cable support assembly includes cable trays and brackets for securing the cable trays to an overhead structure. Tray couplers are provided for coupling tray sections together. The brackets include a base portion and an integral downward-depending band. The brackets are first secured to the overhead structure to establish a desired path for the cables. A cable tray is then slid end-wise through the secured brackets and is cradled by the downward-depending bands. Adjacent cable trays are joined with couplers to create a cable support assembly in which the cable tray provides support for any electrical, communication, or data cables installed therein. The base portion of the brackets includes a cuttable portion that can be cut to split the base portion and thereby enable the brackets to be used for supporting cables in a retrofit situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 7257466
    Abstract: A control device operates to selectively provision power. The control device can be implemented as part of an electrical apparatus, such as a computer, television, VCR, hairdryer or other device which operates on AC power. The control device can be also implemented as part of a common power outlet or breaker system typically found in businesses and households.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventor: Barrett Kreiner
  • Patent number: 7235739
    Abstract: A junction box extension method and apparatus for creating additional space proximate an existing junction box without having to remove the existing junction box. The junction box extension has an open box with a lip on one side and a rim on the other, a flange for holding the box proximate the existing junction box where the lip of the open box protrudes beyond the wall, and a cover to provide a finished appearance as the junction box extension engages the junction box to provide additional useable space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Lloyd Herbert King, Jr., Michael Belgeri, James C. Keeven, William Hiner
  • Patent number: 7211742
    Abstract: A fire resistant, forced air cooled enclosure for one or more computer digital data storage devices is provided. An operable digital data storage device is mounted in a fire resistant enclosure. One or more openings are formed in the enclosure. A movable fire resistant hatch is positioned adjacent each of the openings and each hatch is movable between a closed position in which it closes the opening and an open position allowing ambient air to pass therethrough. A fan is positioned either inside or outside of the enclosure for actively driving ambient air through the opening to cool the data storage device. A hatch closure system is provided for closing each of said hatches automatically in the presence of a threshold temperature. The hatch closure system includes a temperature sensitive element which, when activated in the presence of the threshold temperature, causes the hatch to move to its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Auburn I.P. Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Robby Jay Moore, Jeffrey Bart Abramson, John Arthur Hendricks
  • Patent number: 7208677
    Abstract: A fire resistant assembly, which may include a first layer having a lumen therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, a first structural member disposed between the first and second layers, and a box having a cavity defined by a wall, a first opening in the wall, a second opening in the wall, a panel having a panel opening fastened to the box about the second opening, and a fixture installed in the cavity and having conduit extending through the second opening and the panel opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Happy Moselle
  • Patent number: 7205487
    Abstract: An electrical assembly for use with an electrical distribution system used in a modular furniture system. The electrical assembly includes a flexible sleeving with a first sleeving end which has a first cross-section of a first geometrical shape, and a conduit with a first conduit end which has a second cross-section of a second geometrical shape, where the second geometrical shape is different than the first geometrical shape. A coupler is over-molded the first sleeving end and the first conduit end. The coupler includes a first coupler end and a second coupler end, the first coupler end has a first aperture complimentary in shape to the first cross-section, and the second coupler end includes a second aperture complimentary in shape to the second cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Brad W. Plattner
  • Patent number: 7193159
    Abstract: A raceway base has a T-shaped configuration that mounts to a flat surface so that the stem of the T defines a divider wall for isolating adjacent wire-ways with low voltage data/com cabling and high voltage power cabling. L-shaped raceway covers are separately secured to the raceway base, and allow for outlet devices to be mounted in one of these raceways in a gap between spaced L-shaped raceway covers. A U-shaped device bracket is adapted to be snapped in place one of these wire-ways, and a housing or shroud cooperates with the device bracket to define a pathway for cables crossing through openings in the dividing wall of the base, for connection to outlet devices oriented perpendicular to the flat surface. This geometry provides a generous radius of curvature for data/communication cabling carried in one wire-way, and connected to downwardly facing outlet jacks in the lower wall of the other L-shaped raceway cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard, Shawn Stempinski, Jeffery Hemingway
  • Patent number: 7193152
    Abstract: A fire resistant assembly, which may include a first layer having a lumen therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, a first structural member disposed between the first and second layers, and a box having a cavity defined by a wall, a first opening in the wall, a second opening in the wall, a panel having a panel opening fastened to the box about the second opening, and a fixture installed in the cavity and having conduit extending through the second opening and the panel opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: Happy Moselle
  • Patent number: 7189928
    Abstract: A drywall extension sleeve for an electrical box includes a rectangular sleeve with upper and lower flanges. The extension box preferably has an outer dimension that mates with a drywall ring or box. The sleeve is preferably attached to a pre-wired assembly which includes an electric cable and electrical box, drywall ring and the electrical component wired to the cable. The extension sleeve is positioned between the drywall ring or box and the electrical component. The electrical assembly is installed and drywall is then attached to the framed-in wall. An opening is provided through the drywall for the electrical component. The electrical component is then loosened and the extension sleeve and electrical component moved outwardly. Retention clips are placed in upper and lower flanges of the extension sleeve and the electrical component is tightened, drawing the extension and the component flush against the outer surface of the drywall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Denier Electric Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis J. Denier
  • Patent number: 7183501
    Abstract: A poke-thru fitting includes a plurality of stacked modules, each of the plurality of stacked modules being configured to retain at least a power receptacle and a communication receptacle, wherein an axial cross-sectional envelope of the fitting remains constant despite the number of the plurality of stacked modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventor: Timothy S. Bowman
  • Patent number: 7183502
    Abstract: An extendable channel unit such as molding unit (21) has a pair of telescopically arranged relatively extendable conduits (55, 75) with a conductor (22) interconnected in conductive relation between the conduits, with an intermediate section (137) of the conductor effective to accommodate the relative extension of the conduits. The intermediate section may include a sinuous configuration (133) or expandable coils (139). The channel unit may be installed along a wall (145) or other surface for decoratively covering the installation of the conductor for connection with an operated device (153). The channel unit may be installed into an extendable ramp (163) when installed along a floor, such as within a doorway (171). Two joints (308, 310) provide freedom of rotation about the conductor axis on opposed sides of an angled joint (312) that provides freedom of rotation about an axis disposed at a 45° angle to the axis of the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventors: David H. Johnston, Richard A. Clark
  • Patent number: 7180010
    Abstract: An adjustable electrical service entrance head device for minimizing a negative aesthetic impact of the electrical service cable or conduit assembly against the structure. The adjustable electrical service entrance head device includes a housing and a clamp member. The housing preferably has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines an interior space substantially closable from an external environment. The housing is operationally coupleable to a structure. The clamp member is preferably operationally coupleable to the lower portion, and selectively receives an electrical service cable or conduit assembly. The clamp member is variably positionable referenced to the lower portion to facilitate routing the electrical service cable or conduit assembly to minimize a negative aesthetic impact of the electrical service cable or conduit assembly against the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Sean Boyle
  • Patent number: 7173194
    Abstract: An under-floor box system including a floor having an opening therein and a floor box position in the opening of the floor. The full box includes a housing and at least one fastening device partially retractable within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Rupert
  • Patent number: 7173185
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for fastening a device housing onto a panel includes a housing and a clamp. The panel defines a front surface, a rear surface, and an opening extending therethrough for receiving the housing. The housing includes at least one wall sized to extend through the opening. The wall defines a bearing surface. The clamp includes a beam member and a head member. The beam member extends from the wall at a first end. The beam member is biased to deflect outwardly with respect to the wall at an oblique angle. The head member extends from a second end of the beam member and includes a first cam surface for engaging the rear surface of the panel and a second cam surface for engaging the bearing surface of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn D. Cloran, Kenneth J. Lutze, Mark S. Williams
  • Patent number: 7170015
    Abstract: A joist has a front surface and first and second opposite side surfaces. The side surfaces extend in a rearward direction from the front surface. They also extend in a lateral direction perpendicular to the rearward direction. An electrical box has a hole configured to receive a fastener that fastens the box to the first side surface. The box further has a side wall and a rear wall together defining a cavity that is isolated by the box from the hole. The cavity is configured to extend along both side surfaces of the joist and to contain electrical connections. The side wall extends laterally beyond the hole and the rear wall is located rearwardly beyond the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: The Lamson & Sessions Co.
    Inventors: Mark A. Roesch, Dennis P. Revlock, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7164083
    Abstract: An electrical outlet covering apparatus includes a housing that has a back wall and a peripheral wall. The back wall has a pair of openings extending therethrough that are alignable with one of a pair of female outlets. The peripheral wall includes has a bottom wall that has a slot therein. A covering includes a front wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends away from the front wall. The perimeter wall has an inner surface defining a cavity for receiving the housing. The covering is removably positionable on and over the housing. The perimeter wall has a notch therein that is aligned with the slot when the covering is positioned on the housing. A male power plug may be plugged into one of the female wall outlets and a cord attached thereto extended downwardly through the slot and notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Edgar Carroll
  • Patent number: 7161087
    Abstract: A module is mounted to a object with a fastener and a special washer. The fastener engages the object through a mounting opening in mounting portion of a module case. The washer has a first portion extending obliquely outward and downward to be deformed between the fastener head and an electrically non-conducting surface of the mounting portion and thus increase a mounting force on the module with mounting advancement of the fastener. The washer has a second portion extending axially into the internal opening to contact an electrically conducting insert therein and thus create a series electrical circuit from the typically grounded object through the fastener, washer and insert to a detecting circuit, which verifies that the module is securely mounted with a predetermined mounting force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hugh R. Hunkeler, James F. Patterson