Patents Assigned to Panduit Corp.
  • Wiring duct fittings
    Patent number: 6037543
    Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Nicoli, Randall T. Woods
  • Raceway outlet station
    Patent number: 5998732
    Abstract: A modular raceway outlet station for use with a trunking duct which has a divider wall and a top access opening, includes an offset power box having a projection extending lateral from a top wall of the box having a top portion and an abutment portion which depends from the furthest extent of the top portion and is adapted to be substantially aligned with an edge of the top access opening, wherein the abutment portion does not project into the top access opening; and an opening formed in the abutment portion of the projection which communicates with an aperture formed in a side wall of the box adjacent the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Randall T. Woods, Charles VanderVelde
  • Tangle-free modular plug connector
    Patent number: 5993236
    Abstract: The modular plug is provided with a latch arm that includes a free end that extends downwardly toward a top wall of the connector to terminate in close proximity to the surface of the connector or extends into a depression in the surface of the connector to prevent snagging or tangling of the latch arm with other connectors or surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Russell A. Vanderhoof, Royal O. Jenner
  • Pulse width modulated optical sensor interface circuit having an emitter control circuit
    Patent number: 5977533
    Abstract: An apparatus for accurately positioning a leading edge of a label or detecting a notch in label stock, having, a photosensor with a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and an emitter circuit which uses an oscillating wave form coupled to the light emitting element to control the varying amount of light emitted from the light emitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony E. Clayton
  • Transparent caller interactive attendant bypass system
    Patent number: 5953401
    Abstract: Disclosed is a call processor for use with a telephone switching system which allows an incoming caller to complete the call to an internal destination without operator assistance and without receiving a generated voice message. If the caller does not complete the call within a predetermined time, the call is transferred to either a switchboard attendant or a predetermined extension without receiving a generated voice message and without having to wait for the time required to listen to such a voice message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Jack E. Caveney
  • Communication connector with capacitor label
    Patent number: 5940959
    Abstract: A communication connector having a plurality of contact pairs for conductive connection to respective communication signal wire pairs is provided with a capacitor label that capacitively couples a first contact of one contact pair to a second contact of a second contact pair to reduce near end cross talk between adjacent contacts. A common conductive lamina disposed closely adjacent to and spaced from more than one of the contacts further improves near end cross talk performance of the communication connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Christopher J. Hayes, Joseph Rinchiuso, Andrew J. Stroede, Donald C. Wiencek
  • Multiple position locator for crimping tools
    Patent number: 5924322
    Abstract: A locator for use with a crimping tool including a first slot for seating and aligning slot blade terminal type connectors and a second slot for seating and aligning female disconnect type connectors whereby the locator is rotatable between these two positions and a third open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Jack E. Caveney
  • Cable manager ring
    Patent number: D411735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Bernard, Michael J. McGrath
  • Right angle single raceway fitting
    Patent number: D413306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Craig Scherer, Michael Thuma
  • Raceway outlet station
    Patent number: D419962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Jack E. Caveney
  • Cable retainer
    Patent number: D422887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Victor D. Potter
  • Cable retainer
    Patent number: D423330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Victor D. Potter, Joseph A. Dukes
  • Modular connector
    Patent number: D423456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Russell A. Vanderhoof, Michael Doorhy, Andrew J. Stroede
  • Strap fastener
    Patent number: D424921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Lennart C. Axelsson
  • Modular connector
    Patent number: D425868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Doorhy, Andrew J. Stroede
  • Strap fastener
    Patent number: D426458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Lennart C. Axelsson
  • Cable retainer
    Patent number: D427048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Victor D. Potter, Joseph A. Dukes
  • Raceway cover
    Patent number: D430543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Brian K. Rohder
  • Cable tie application tool
    Patent number: D430781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Larry Hillegonds
  • Fiber optic plug connector
    Patent number: D434376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: John M. Connelly