Patents Represented by Attorney Marcus R. Mickney
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Patent number: 7234832Abstract: An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one of the first and second openings in the first housing. The first opening corresponds to a contracted position of the lighting fixture and the second opening corresponds to an expanded position of the lighting fixture. A lamp disposed in the lighting fixture has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the first and second housings.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Michael C. Lippis, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector
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Patent number: 7213938Abstract: A lighting fixture that includes an elongated housing supporting at least one lamp and including a wall and an opening opposite the wall. The wall includes a first tongue formed therein. A first suspension cable is coupled with the housing. The suspension cable includes opposite first and second ends. The first end of the suspension cable has a loop engaging the first tongue of the wall of the housing and the second end of the suspension cable is adapted to engage a support to suspend the housing from the support.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Gary W. Brondt, Wilton L. Fowler, Jr.
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Patent number: 7213961Abstract: A low-voltage luminaire assembly is provided with a transformer and a lamp holder, one or more of which have quick-release connections. Methods for installing and servicing the luminaire assembly are also provided. The luminaire assembly may also have a plurality of lamp holders, a plurality of input and output electrical wires, a rotary dimmer switch, and an electrical plug component. The transformer and lamp holders are mounted to an object and the electrical wires are tailored to the necessary installation dimensions, thereby providing a luminaire assembly that is easily and neatly installable to any object in any desired configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: LaShannon S. Hyder
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Patent number: 7211744Abstract: A connector for an electrical box having a base that has an opening. A cavity is formed by a wall extending from the base. The cavity is aligned with the opening to form a passageway through the connector to receive electrical cable. At least two fingers extend inwardly and toward the base from an inner surface of the wall. At least two tabs extend outwardly and toward the base from an outer surface of the wall to retain the junction box between the at least two tabs and the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Robert W. Jorgensen
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Patent number: 7196279Abstract: A bypass blade is pivotably connected to the first terminal pad, and movable between open and closed positions. The bypass blade is electrically connected between the first and third terminal pads when in the closed position. A first disconnect blade is pivotally connected to a second terminal pad and movable between open and closed positions. The first disconnect blade is electrically connected between the first and second terminal pads when in the closed position. A second disconnect blade is pivotally connected to a fourth terminal pad and movable between open and closed positions. The second disconnect blade is electrically connected between the third and fourth terminal pads when in the closed position. An interrupter lever is connected to an interrupter and electrically connected to the third terminal pad. A hook ring is connected to the first and second disconnect blades. The hook ring is movable between closed and open positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Gerald B. Roberts
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Patent number: 7191994Abstract: A brace assembly supports an outlet box that receives an electrical fixture. A first brace member has a first base. A second brace member has a second base and is adjustably received by the first brace member. A first mounting surface extends from the base of the first brace member. The first mounting surface forms a first angle greater than 90 degrees with the first base. A second mounting surface extends from the second base of the second brace member. The second mounting surface forms a second angle greater than 90 degrees with the second base. The angled mounting surfaces provide a compression fit between the brace assembly and supports to which the first and second brace members are secured.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Steven J. Johnson, Krzysztof W. Korcz
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Patent number: 7121412Abstract: A hinged swing bracket assembly for a telecommunications rack system has first, second and third arms. The first arm has a first end and a second end and is adapted to be connected to a support. The second arm has first and second ends. The first end of the second arm is pivotally connected to the first arm and the second end of the second arm is releasably connected to the first end of the first arm. The third arm has first and second ends. The first end of the third arm is pivotally connected to the second end of the second arm, and the second end of the third arm is releasably connected to the first end of the second arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Nancy J. Richards, Marjana M. Abby, Robert C. Baxter
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Patent number: 7121689Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided having an easily and efficiently installable and removable louver assembly. The lighting fixture has a housing that has a first wall and a second wall and an opening between the first and second walls. At least one spring latch is connected to the housing. A louver assembly has a plurality of louver blades. A first end of the plurality of louver blades is attached to a first arm and a second end of the plurality of louver blades is attached to a second arm. The first arm is connected to the first housing wall and the second arm is secured between the second housing wall and the at least one spring latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Wilton L. Fowler, Jr.
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Patent number: 7093957Abstract: A reflector for a lighting fixture that provides a uniform level of lighting. The reflector has a first arcuate portion having a first upper surface and a second arcuate portion having a second upper surface. A first aperture in the first arcuate portion is adapted to receive a first lamp. A second aperture in the second arcuate portion is adapted to receive a second lamp. First and second mounting members on the first and second upper surfaces are adapted to be connected to a lighting fixture housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Hubbell incorporatedInventors: Thomas K. Heaton, Marilyn R. Merced, Ana S. Bermudez, Catherine R. Washburn, Joseph S. Wegrzyn
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Patent number: 7073757Abstract: An electrical box bracket has an adjustable member to facilitate securing the bracket to supports of varying sizes. The bracket has first and second legs that are connected by a third leg. A cut-out extends from the first leg onto the third leg. The adjustable member is formed by the cut-out to facilitate securing the bracket to the support. A centerline on the third leg of the bracket is adapted to be aligned with corresponding indicia on the support. The support indicia is visible through the cut-out to facilitate positioning the bracket on the support. A plurality of weld projections on the second leg facilitate securing a variety of different electrical boxes to the electrical box bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Steven J. Johnson, Robert W. Jorgensen
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Patent number: 7059879Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a bushing insert, includes a housing with an inner bore, opposite ends. One end has an opening providing access to the inner bore. A piston-contact element is movable between first and second axially spaced positions within the inner bore. During fault closure or short circuit conditions, the piston-contact element accelerates connection with a male contact of an electrical connector, such as a cable connector, thereby inhibiting the formation of flashover or electrical arc.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John A. Krause, Tiebin Zhao
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Patent number: 7003869Abstract: Crimp tool is for and a method forms a strain relief connector including an optical fiber, a cover enclosing the optical fiber. The cover has an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end and a second end, the first end having a tapered portion that extends radially outwardly. A sleeve surrounds the cover and has a first inner volume and a first interior shoulder, a portion of the outer surface of the tapered portion abuts the first interior shoulder. The sleeve and the cover are simultaneously compressed forming a compressed portion. The cover and the sleeve are deformed such that the cover substantially fills the first inner volume of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Jon A. Lutzen, Rudolph A. Montgelas, Alan C. Miller
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Patent number: 6984790Abstract: A collar assembly for an insulator assembly has first and second members secured together on the insulator assembly. The first member has first and second fastener holes and a first opening. The second member is connected to the first member, and has third and fourth fastener holes aligned with the first and second fastener holes, respectively. A second opening is formed in the second member. The first and second openings are adapted to receive a sealant. A first fastener is inserted through the first and third fastener holes and a second fastener is inserted through the fourth and second fastener holes to secure the first member to the second member on the insulator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Robert A. Bernstorf, Bastiaan H. Van Besouw, Edward M. Nyszczy
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Patent number: 6956458Abstract: A disconnector assembly is provided for an arrester. A non-conductive housing has first and second opposite ends separated by an internal chamber. A first electrical terminal is connected at the first end. A second electrical terminal is connected at the second end. A capacitor engages and extends between the first and second terminals in the internal chamber. A sparkgap is electrically parallel the capacitor between the first and second terminals. A cartridge with an explosive charge is positioned in the internal chamber, and the cartridge is electrically parallel the capacitor and electrically in series with the sparkgap.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Dennis W. Lenk, Xingniu Huo, John A. Krause, Craig S. Hunsicker
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Patent number: 6946607Abstract: A resistance assembly having a resistance member prevents accidental movement of a hookstick operated switching assembly. A switch assembly of the hookstick operated switching assembly is mounted on a base. The resistance member includes a lever connected to the switch assembly that moves the switch between opened and closed positions. A first end of a pin is connected to the lever. A resistance member is connected to a second end of the pin. The resistance member contacts the base when the lever rotates to move the switch assembly between open and closed positions, thereby preventing accidental opening and closing of the switch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Gerald B. Roberts
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Patent number: 6936779Abstract: A bypass switch recloser assembly has a first switch assembly connected electrically in series to a second switch assembly. A bypass switch assembly is connected electrically in parallel to the first and second switch assemblies. A recloser assembly is connected electrically in series to the first and second switch assemblies and electrically in parallel to the bypass switch assembly. The first, second and bypass switch assemblies and the recloser are mounted on a support assembly. The support assembly mounts the bypass switch recloser assembly to a support.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: David A. Rhein, Hatim H. Taj, Jeffery L. Thomas
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Patent number: 6876289Abstract: A disconnector assembly is provided for an arrester. A non-conductive housing has first and second opposite ends separated by an internal chamber. A first electrical terminal is connected at the first end. A second electrical terminal is connected at the second end. A capacitor engages and extends between the first and second terminals in the internal chamber. A sparkgap is electrically parallel the capacitor between the first and second terminals. A cartridge with an explosive charge is positioned in the internal chamber, and the cartridge is electrically parallel the capacitor and electrically in series with the sparkgap.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Dennis W. Lenk, Xingniu Huo, John A. Krause, Craig S. Hunsicker
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Patent number: D544996Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Michael Graves, Donald Strum, William J. Harrington
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Patent number: D547900Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Ivo O. Deron
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Patent number: D549868Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Ivo O. Deron