Patents Assigned to Cooper Technologies
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Patent number: 9400093Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes an LED module, which includes a single LED package that is configured to generate all light emitted by the recessed light fixture. For example, the LED package can include multiple LEDs mounted to a common substrate. The LED package can be coupled to a heat sink for dissipating heat from the LEDs. The heat sink can include a core member. A reflector housing may be coupled to the heat sink and configured to receive a reflector. The reflector can have any geometry, such as a bell-shaped geometry including two radii of curvature that join together at an inflection point. An optic coupler can be coupled to the reflector housing and configured to cover electrical connections at the substrate and to guide light emitted by the LED package.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Evans Edward Thompson, III, Jerold Alan Tickner
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Patent number: 9400100Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module is in thermal communication with front and back heat sinks for dissipation of heat therefrom. The LED module is physically held in place with at least the back heat sink. A mounting ring and locking ring can also be used to hold the LED module in place and in thermal communication with the back heat sink. Key pins and key holes are used to prevent using a high power LED module with a back heat sink having insufficient heat dissipation capabilities required for the high power LED module. The key pins and key holes allow lower heat generating (power) LED modules to be used with higher heat dissipating heat sinks, but higher heat generating (power) LED modules cannot be used with lower heat dissipating heat sinks.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Grzegorz Wronski
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Patent number: 9397413Abstract: An electric meter socket assembly includes a neutral-ground support and a neutral-ground terminal. The neutral-ground support includes a support body having a mounting surface and a support connector at the mounting surface of the body. The neutral-ground terminal includes a terminal body having a rear, an opening for receiving a neutral conductor, and a terminal connector at the rear of the terminal body configured to mate with the support connector such that the neutral-ground terminal is attachable to the neutral-ground support without use of a separate fastener.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Duan E. Packard, III, Daniel Wayne Vosbrink
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Publication number: 20160204586Abstract: A cable tray includes a plurality of fasteners fastening rungs to side rails. Each fastener may be a radially expandable fastener having a radially expandable portion received in one of the fastener openings of one of the rungs. Each radially expandable portion is in an expanded configuration and frictionally engages the corresponding rung inside the corresponding fastener opening to inhibit withdrawal of the radially expandable fastener from the fastener opening. Each fastener opening may be defined by an interior surface of the corresponding rung and at least one projection extending radially inward from the interior surface relative to the fastener opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Brandon Michael Tally, Stephen Nathaniel Thompson
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Patent number: 9390870Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques or an electrical wiring device with symmetric and robust actuation. An electrical wiring device includes a toggle assembly comprising a compression spring and a spring cup disposed at one end of the compression spring. The spring cup includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion includes an outer diameter at most as large at the inner diameter of the compression spring and is disposed within the end of the compression spring. The upper portion has a recess therein and is configured to receive a spring seat of a toggle, and allows the spring seat to rotate within the recess when the toggle is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Erik Jeffrey Gouhl, Dai Vo
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Patent number: 9391416Abstract: An electrical device can have an associated wiring box for connecting the electrical device to an external electrical supply, for example to utility power. The wiring box can include an opening suitable for worker access, so that a worker can connect or disconnect the electrical device from electrical power. Wiring connectors can be rotatably mounted in the wiring box for making the electrical connection. The wiring connectors can be rotated to one orientation to enhance worker access through the opening, for example during installation, and to another orientation for long-term operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Grzegorz Wronski, Zhihong Lin, Michael Troy Winslett, Jyoti Gururaj Kathawate, Oliver Ernst
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Patent number: 9385878Abstract: A system for communicating with a network of devices is disclosed. The system can include a control device configured to send a first digital communication using a network protocol. The system can also include a number of network devices communicably coupled to the control device, where each of the plurality of network devices is configured to receive the first digital communication using the network protocol. The system can further include a first communication channel communicably coupled to the control device and the plurality of network devices. The first digital communication sent by the control device can be sent to all of the network devices using the first communication channel. The first digital communication can be addressed to a number of recipient devices of the network devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Kevin Gerrish, Mark Bishop
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Patent number: 9385475Abstract: An electrical connector is described herein and can include a first connector end and a second connector end removably coupled to the first connector end. The first connector end can include a first collar forming a first cavity, where the first collar comprises a connector coupling feature. The first connector end can also include a first handle disposed on a first outer surface of the first collar, wherein the first handle comprises a handle coupling feature. The second connector end can include a second collar forming a second cavity, where the second collar includes a complementary connector coupling feature, where the connector coupling feature of the first connector end couples with the complementary connector coupling feature of the second connector end. The second connector end can also include a second handle disposed on a second outer surface of the second collar that includes a complementary handle coupling feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kyle Steven Barna
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Patent number: 9383508Abstract: A multi-wing edge-lit structure includes a first edge-lit light guide panel, a second edge-lit light guide panel, and a joiner unit. The first edge-lit light guide panel is adjustably attached to the joiner unit on a first side of the joiner unit. The second edge-lit light guide panel is adjustably attached to the joiner unit on a second side of the joiner unit. The first side and the second side are opposite sides of the joiner unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: William Edward Getzinger, Marc Raymond O'Leary, Bradley Stephen Garrett, Travis William Francis Boyle
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Patent number: 9385442Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for an improved grounding hub installation experience. The apparatus disclosure herein provides a plurality of quick access coupling points for connecting an integral grounding hub to a ground wire. Specifically, the disclosed apparatus includes one or more bosses having a top screw hole and a side screw hole and one or more recessed channels next to the screw holes. A ground wire can be received in the recessed channels and secured by a screw received in the respective screw hole. Additionally, some example embodiments include a through-hole formed beneath and orthogonal to the screw holes. The through-hole can receive a ground wire therethrough, which is pinned down by a screw received in the respective screw hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Michael Charles Brown
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Patent number: 9386715Abstract: A liquid tight electrical housing is described herein and can include a housing body. The housing body can include a first housing body piece and a second housing body piece removably coupled to the first housing body piece, where the second housing body piece includes a third opening and a fourth opening, where the fourth opening includes a complementary housing coupling feature that removably couples to a housing coupling feature in a second opening of the first housing body piece. The housing can also include a first coupling component disposed in a first opening of the first housing body piece, where the first coupling component is configured to couple to a first electrical enclosure. The housing can also include a second coupling component disposed in the third opening of the second housing body piece, where the second coupling component is configured to couple to a second electrical enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kyle Steven Barna
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Patent number: 9383090Abstract: A floodlight can include a light source housing assembly, a power source housing assembly, and an intermediate housing assembly mechanically coupled to the light source housing assembly and the power source housing assembly. The light source housing assembly can include a first heat sink having a front side and a back side, where the back side includes a number of protrusions extending from a first remainder of the back side, and at least one light source mounted to the front side of the first heat sink. The power source housing assembly can include a second heat sink having a front side and a back side, and at least one power source assembly mounted to the back side of the second heat sink and electrically coupled to the at least one light source. The intermediate housing assembly can include a front side and a back side.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Patent number: 9377173Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Anthony James Carney, Ellis Patrick, Chun Wah Chan, Christopher Ladewig, Timothy Glen Wright, Christopher Michael Bryant, Victor Diegues
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Patent number: 9379482Abstract: A device for gripping a cable includes a device body, one or more gripping elements, and a gripping element housing configured to support the one or more gripping elements. The gripping element housing is rotatably coupled to the device body such that rotation of the gripping element housing relative to the device body about a longitudinal axis causes the one or more gripping elements to move radially relative to the longitudinal axis. The gripping elements may be configured such that they do not rotate relative to the gripping element housing. The gripping elements may also be configured such that they move only in a radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis, or alternatively such that they move both radially and longitudinally relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Alvah Aldrich
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Patent number: 9374869Abstract: An edge-lit lighting device includes a light emitting panel (LEP), a first plurality of light sources, and a second plurality of light sources. The first plurality of LEDs are positioned proximal to a first narrow side of the LEP and are configured to emit a first light into the LEP through the first narrow side. The first light has a first intensity level. The second plurality of LEDs are positioned proximal to a second narrow side of the LEP and are configured to emit a second light into the LEP through the second narrow side. The second light has a second intensity level that is different from the first intensity level. The first intensity level and the second intensity level are set to achieve a particular distribution pattern of an output light emitted out through a broad side of the LEP.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Timothy Glen Wright, Adam Moore Foy, Eric Allyn Snyder
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Patent number: 9373245Abstract: Smart notification appliances used in a mass notification system (MNS) have integrated software and distributed hardware for real time information to in-building, immediate vicinity and distributed recipients during emergency situations. Programmable control configurations in the smart notification appliances provide flexible installations. A distributed architecture system provides distributed intelligence in the smart notification appliances for maximum survivability and robust operation of the MNS. Audio messages are stored in each smart notification appliance with a one-to-one relationship to a speaker circuit. This configuration provides any circuit with either a live page or a plurality of preconfigured messages, in effect a multi-channel system limited only by the number of stored messages and controllable by software. Similarly, programmable light strobe intensity, flash rate and color may be controlled through the smart notification appliances.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Kevin Gerrish, Ted Milburn
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Patent number: 9366058Abstract: An enclosure can include a top enclosure portion having a top flange and a first top engagement feature. The enclosure can also include a bottom enclosure portion mechanically coupled to the top enclosure portion, where the bottom enclosure portion has a bottom flange that mechanically couples to the top flange and a first bottom engagement feature that mechanically couples to the first top engagement feature. The enclosure can further include a first fastening device mechanically and movably coupled to the first top engagement feature and the first bottom engagement feature. The first fastening device, in an engaged position, can maintain a flame path between the top flange and the bottom flange. The first fastening device, in a disengaged position, can fail to maintain a flame path between the top flange and the bottom flange.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Yabin Zhao, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Patent number: 9368905Abstract: An electrical chamber is disclosed herein. The electrical chamber can include at least one wall forming a cavity, where the at least one wall includes a first end and an inner surface. The electrical chamber can also include a first isolation zone disposed on the inner surface at a first distance from the first end, where the first isolation zone is formed by a first bridge, a first underhang, and a first isolation zone inner surface, where the first bridge protrudes inward toward the cavity from the inner surface, and where the first underhang extends from a distal end of the first bridge. The cavity can be configured to receive at least one electrical conductor. The cavity and the first isolation zone can be configured to receive a potting compound.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Patent number: 9360171Abstract: A lighting fixture can comprise a flexible substrate and an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the flexible substrate. In various embodiments, the array of LEDs can be disposed at one region of the flexible substrate, with another area of the flexible substrate free from LEDs. Light emitted from the LED array can be incident upon the area that is free from LEDs, and that area can manage the incident light to achieve a desired effect. Accordingly, the flexible substrate can filter, diffuse, refract, transmit, diffract, imprint information upon, or otherwise purposely manipulate light generated by associated LEDs The flexible substrate may be manipulated into different forms for different lighting fixtures styles and models and for different applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Christopher Lee Bohler
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Patent number: D758834Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Brandon Michael Tally