Patents Assigned to Halex/Scott Fetzer Company
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Patent number: 11524818Abstract: A one-piece molded container comprising a lid and a container body is provided. The container body and lid are connected by a living hinge. The container body has interior protrusions extending from a bottom portion in an interior of the container body to limit nesting of the containers. The container body has a recess on a bottom portion on an exterior portion of the container and a dual-prong lid-locking mechanism, the lid-locking mechanism including a first prong, a second prong being a tamper-evident tearaway portion, and a protrusion extending downwardly from an interior portion of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: David Vaughn McElveen, II, Daniel Felipe Restrepo, Randal Charles Moss
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Publication number: 20150107081Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener driving device. In particular embodiments, the fastener driving device is a tool designed to drive fasteners into an associated work piece at an angle that includes at least a housing, seating member, magazine with fasteners and a striker. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to driving fasteners at predetermined, or adjustable, angles relative to a substantially planar work piece surface for securing cables and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: HALEX/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventors: Brett A. Kasper, Chad Long, John S. Crenshaw
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Patent number: 8939340Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus for discharging a fastener. In particular embodiments, the invention comprises a fastener-dispensing device comprising a fastener striker in operational communication with a striker driving means. The fastener-dispending device also includes a device body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion containing the striker driving means and the lower portion containing the striker, wherein the upper portion is pivotable in a sideways direction relative to the lower portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeffrey W. Sutherland
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Publication number: 20130098963Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus for discharging a fastener. In particular embodiments, the invention comprises a fastener-dispensing device comprising a fastener striker in operational communication with a striker driving means. The fastener-dispending device also includes a device body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion containing the striker driving means and the lower portion containing the striker, wherein the upper portion is pivotable in a sideways direction relative to the lower portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: HALEX/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventor: HALEX/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
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Patent number: 8413867Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: HALEX/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko L. Champa, James C. Bias, Jeffrey W. Sutherland
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Patent number: 8282328Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeffrey Sutherland
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Publication number: 20110180580Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: HALEX/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventors: Michael GARDNER, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, James Bias, Jeff Sutherland
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Patent number: 7918374Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: HALEX/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Michael Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeff Sutherland
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Publication number: 20090285655Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeffery Sutherland
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Patent number: 7432452Abstract: In a snap-in electrical connector for attaching helical metal cable and conduit to a junction box or the like, the connector having the locking ring with flexible tabs engageable with the cable/conduit, the improvement wherein the tabs have legs angled inwardly of the ring at specified angles, tips that form specified angles with the legs, and tip ends that are biased relative to the legs in the same direction. The specified angles of the legs, tips and tip ends provide improved pull-out strength, electrical conductivity and stability for a wide range of sizes and types of cable and conduit, including metal clad cable, armored cable, and flexible metal conduit, made of aluminum and steel.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventor: Michael J. Gardner
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Patent number: 7325838Abstract: A liquid-tight electrical connector formed by a one-piece, zinc die cast member including a ferrule insertable into a conduit, and a sleeve body surrounding the ferrule to form a conduit receiving channel, the sleeve body having a strap section that can be drawn tight around a conduit to secure it in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Michael J. Gardner, Bettie J White, legal representative, Robert R. White, deceased
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Publication number: 20070278006Abstract: In a snap-in electrical connector for attaching helical metal cable and conduit to a junction box or the like, the connector having the locking ring with flexible tabs engageable with the cable/conduit, the improvement wherein the tabs have legs angled inwardly of the ring at specified angles, tips that form specified angles with the legs, and tip ends that are biased relative to the legs in the same direction. The specified angles of the legs, tips and tip ends provide improved pull-out strength, electrical conductivity and stability for a wide range of sizes and types of cable and conduit, including metal clad cable, armored cable, and flexible metal conduit, made of aluminum and steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: HALEX/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventor: Michael J. Gardner
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Patent number: 7222394Abstract: A one piece plastic stud bushing having a body forming an opening through the bushing, a flange at one end, flexible holding tabs on opposite sides of the opening, the holding tabs having shoulders spaced from the flange a distance sufficient to receive a range of metal thicknesses, and spring tabs on opposite sides of the opening angled away from the flange to engage the stud surface opposite to the surface next to the holding tab shoulders.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventor: Michael J. Gardner
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Publication number: 20070090642Abstract: A liquid-tight electrical connector formed by a one-piece, zinc die cast member including a ferrule insertable into a conduit, and a sleeve body surrounding the ferrule to form a conduit receiving channel, the sleeve body having a strap section that can be drawn tight around a conduit to secure it in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: HALEX/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYInventors: Michael Gardner, Robert White, Bettie White
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Patent number: 6827604Abstract: A one-piece, zinc die cast electrical connection fitting for a junction box characterized by snap-in locking fingers positioned 180° apart on the leading or the insertion end of the fitting and tensioning fingers on either side of the locking fingers.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventor: Robert R. White
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Patent number: D945255Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: David Vaughn McElveen, II, Daniel Felipe Restrepo, Kyle James Roepken
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Patent number: D960113Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Daniel Felipe Restrepo, David Vaughn McElveen, II
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Patent number: D980053Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: David Vaughn McElveen, II, Daniel Felipe Restrepo, Kyle James Roepken
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Patent number: D982430Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: David Vaughn McElveen, II, Daniel Felipe Restrepo, Kyle James Roepken
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Patent number: D1007861Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: David Vaughn McElveen, II, Daniel Felipe Restrepo, Randal Charles Moss