Patents Examined by Angel R. Estrada
  • Patent number: 11377051
    Abstract: An electric junction box includes a housing configured to accommodate an electronic component, and a lid portion attached to the housing so as to cover an opening of the housing. An electric wire connected to the electronic component is routed between the electronic component and the lid portion. The housing includes a fixing member fixing the electric wire. The fixing member has a face intersecting with an attachment direction of the lid portion and fixes the electric wire to the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sho Kurata, Hideki Kawamura, Minoru Umezaki, Toshiki Yagi
  • Patent number: 11374389
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrical box assemblies and universal stabilizing brackets that can be used to stabilize electrical boxes attached to different size wall studs. The electrical box assemblies include an electrical box and a stabilizing bracket. Each stabilizing brackets includes a base, a front stop, a rear stop and one or more rear stop segments. The front and rear stops and the rear stop segments include a face member that extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the base. One or more notches are positioned at a junction between each rear stop to facilitate the breaking away of rear stop segments to modify the length of the stabilizing bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sigfrido Salubro
  • Patent number: 11375630
    Abstract: A power distributor includes a plurality of power outlets and a plurality of power inlet receptors. Each power inlet receptor is configured to supply power to all the power outlets in the plurality of power outlets. Each power outlet has a cover that when in a closed and locked configuration prevents physical access to a power inlet receptor. A physical locking mechanism is configured to lock every cover from the plurality of covers. The physical locking mechanism allows at most one cover from the plurality of covers to be unlocked at a time so that the physical locking mechanism prevents the simultaneous unlocking of more than one cover from the plurality of covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Liang Light Chen
  • Patent number: 11367545
    Abstract: A pluggable high-voltage feed-through has an inner conductor, which extends in a longitudinal direction between a high-voltage connection and a plug-in section of the high-voltage feed-though. The plug-in section is configured for plugging the high-voltage feed-though into a device connection part of an electrical device. An insulating body surrounds the inner conductor. A test tapping point is provided with an electrical contact for connecting to a connection of a measuring device. The test tapping point is arranged outside the plug-in section. An electrical device has a fluid-tight housing and the high-voltage feed-through. A device connection part is provided for receiving and contacting the high-voltage feed-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Engelbert Engels, Achim Langens, Tim Schnitzler, Joachim Titze
  • Patent number: 11362501
    Abstract: An improved weatherhead and insulator, and methods for using and installing same, for improved insertion and installation of wiring/cabling to new or existing structures. The weatherhead includes a replaceable disc insulator that may be initially installed or replaced as part of a new weatherhead, or replaced in an installed weatherhead if damaged without passing the end of the service through the insulator. The open spaces through which the service passes are accessible from the top of the insulator. Where the cap is metallic, additional insulation may be inserted at the top of the insulator. The insulator is configured to prevent relative movement between the insulator and collar during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Laurin T. Wilson, Sr.
  • Patent number: 11362494
    Abstract: There is provided a raceway cover assembly for installing conductive element(s) in an aircraft. The raceway cover assembly includes a raceway cover for removable coupling to a raceway. The raceway is configured for attachment to a sidewall assembly for use in a cabin of the aircraft. The raceway cover includes a first cover side, a second cover side, and retaining element(s) disposed on the first cover side. The raceway cover assembly further includes the conductive element(s) coupled and retained to the first cover side, with the retaining element(s), to form the raceway cover assembly. The conductive element(s) and the raceway cover are assembled together at a location off of the aircraft, prior to installing the raceway cover assembly with the one or more conductive elements in the aircraft, which allows for routing of the one or more conductive elements in the raceway cover at the location off of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Colin R. Kreiger, Alexander J. Matsuoka, Derrick B. Pruitt, Michael E. Frick, Gregory A. Tubbs
  • Patent number: 11362499
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable harness output adaptor (5) for a cable tray including two semi-cylindrical half-shells (5A, 5B) made of plastic material, assembled in a complementary manner to form a cylindrical piece extending along at least one longitudinal axis (X?X) and defining two cylindrical parts (P1, P2): a first cylindrical part (P1) for internal cable harness support (3) and for externally receiving at least one clamping collar for the assembled half-shells (5A, 5B), and a second, cylindrical output part (P2) with external grip (20) of at least one protective sheath of the cable harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Latelec
    Inventors: Olivier Berdeil, Didier Cyrus, Jean Francois Zucchetti
  • Patent number: 11355904
    Abstract: A pole attachable enclosure is installable, replaceable, and accessible from ground level on poles installed in various deployments for camera, lights, and antennas. The pole attachable enclosure provides a secure, tamper resistant enclosure for electronic and support equipment in both new and retrofit installations to improve serviceability and protect investment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Glenn Joseph Bronson
  • Patent number: 11349268
    Abstract: An electrical power extension module comprising: a housing; a first retaining means for mechanical engagement with a first another electrical power extension module, the first retaining means being at a first end of the housing; a first electrical connector at the first end of the housing, the first electrical connector being configured for electrically connecting with a connector of the first another electrical module; a second retaining means for mechanical engagement with a second another electrical power extension module, the second retaining means being at a second end of the housing; a second electrical connector at the second end of the housing, the second electrical connector configured for electrically connecting with a connector of the second another module; and electrical conduction means located within the housing and connected between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector and electrically connecting the first electrical connector with the second electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: NOVUS 48 LIMITED
    Inventor: Chris Kerr
  • Patent number: 11346385
    Abstract: A grommet has a body that includes a longitudinal axis and has a passageway therein. The grommet further includes a collar and a box prong. The collar extends from the body and away from the longitudinal axis. The box prong extends circumferentially around the body. A plurality of openings extend through the body and the box prong at diametrically opposed sides. The grommet is configured to attach within a slot of a component in any orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Scott M. Liebelt
  • Patent number: 11349288
    Abstract: Enclosure assemblies with integrating flashing for protecting an accessory on a rooftop. The enclosure assemblies can include a base configured to protect the rooftop from water intrusion and a cover configured to be joined to the raised portion of the base. The base can include a bottom wall and a raised portion extending from the bottom wall. The base can include an uphill portion configured to be positioned beneath at least one full course of roof shingle on the rooftop, without having to cut the roof shingle. The raised portion can be disposed off-center relative to the central transverse axis of the bottom wall, leaving the uphill portion of the bottom wall uncovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Hoffmann Enclosures Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Cheng-Chi Yang, Byron James Madden, Ryan Mac McClister
  • Patent number: 11332085
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wiring structure for multi-slot connection, for mounting protective wire harness at the bottom of a vehicle, wherein the wiring structure comprises: a plurality of brackets, the brackets respectively having two ends, and a gap being provided between the ends of two adjacent brackets; at least one wire harness provided inside the bracket and extending through the plurality of brackets; and a flexible sleeve provided at the periphery of the wire harness and overlapped with the gap in the axial direction. Compared with the prior art, the wiring structure of the present disclosure eliminates installation tolerance, is widely applied, and is convenient for transportation, and it is convenient to mount the wire harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: APTIV ELECTRIC SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuhui Shao, Ji Han
  • Patent number: 11333494
    Abstract: A system and leveling device for installing an electrical box or ring on a wall stud, and a process for installation using the same. The leveling device has a generally planar elongated substrate having a horizontal bubble level on a front face and positioning pins on a rear face. The positioning pins are configured for insertion into gang screw holes on the electrical box or ring. The system includes cross-stud braces for spanning the distance between adjacent wall studs. The electrical box or ring has pass-through slots to receive the cross-stud braces so that the electrical box or ring can be leveled using the leveling device prior to attaching the cross-stud braces to the wall studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: Mike G. McGinity
  • Patent number: 11329406
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for an electrical earthing or grounding system to protect electrical systems and structures. Such systems and structures are efficient at dissipating broadband energy. An earthing mix system in contact with a grounding electrode is separated into functional components; a conductive earthing mix which is in contact with an electrical conductor and an impedance transitioning earthing composition which is in contact with the conductivity earthing mix. The conductive earthing mix absorbs, radiates, conducts, and dissipates electrical energy. The impedance transitioning earthing mix acts as a lossy impedance matching media to reduce reflections and improve energy transfer. A conductive slurry mix fills in voids and aids in contact between the other elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: GLXT Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Evan LaBarge, Gordon J. Wysong, John Louis Broccoli, John H. Belk
  • Patent number: 11329462
    Abstract: An engagement structure includes a cover having an opening portion, a block member inserted into the opening portion, an engagement mechanism configured to engage the block member with the opening portion, and an engagement stabilization mechanism configured to stabilize an engagement state of the engagement mechanism. The engagement stabilization mechanism includes a first stabilization mechanism and a second stabilization mechanism. The first stabilization mechanism permits excessive insertion due to backlash that occurs in the engagement mechanism and to restore the excessive insertion after the block member is engaged with the opening portion. The second stabilization mechanism performs a slide engagement between the block member and the opening portion and to restrict a wall inner surface of the cover from moving away from an outer surface of a side portion of the block member after the slide engagement is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignees: YAZAKI CORPORATION, HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihito Imaizumi, Jun Sato, Seiju Kawamata, Toshibumi Shiohata
  • Patent number: 11329464
    Abstract: A faceplate for use with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) device, where the faceplate includes resilient features such as snaps to affix the faceplate to a height extension shell. The height extension shell accommodates a part of the GFCI device. The faceplate has an opening that exposes at least a part of the GFCI device. By using resilient snaps to affix the faceplate, instead of using screws as in conventional GFCI assemblies, this GFCI assembly makes installation more convenient, saves installation time, and makes the faceplate easier to clean and maintain. It also enhances esthetic without sacrificing function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Chengli Li
  • Patent number: 11322923
    Abstract: An overhead power distribution line (10) comprises a tension resistant pole (101), two composite crossbeams (102) and tension resistant fixing members (103). A middle portion of the composite crossbeam (102) is horizontally secured on the tension resistant pole (101), and end portions of the composite crossbeam (102) are connected to the tension resistant fixing members (103). The tension resistant fixing members (103) enable the two composite crossbeams (102) to integrally connect and are for fixing conducting lines. With the above configuration, two composite crossbeams (102) are secured on the same horizontal plane of the tension resistant pole (101), thus satisfying vertical tension of a tension resistant requirement. Further, by using composited crossbeam bodies (102), a dry arc distance is significantly increased, and electrical lightning resistance performance is enhanced, preventing incidents such as line disconnection and flashover caused by lightning strike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: JIANGSU SHEMAR ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bin Ma, Dequan Li, Jie Yu, Jiang Fang, Qing Huang
  • Patent number: 11322921
    Abstract: An electrical junction box includes a box body, a housing member fixed to a fixing surface that is set on a portion of an inner surface of the box body, and an electronic component that is housed in the housing member and to which a wire W is to be connected. The housing member includes a wire lead-out surface from which the wire W connected to the electronic component is to be led out, a component housing portion that is a space for housing the electronic component and that includes an opening portion that opens in the wire lead-out surface, and an extended wall portion that is located on the fixing surface side relative to the component housing portion and extends to a side of the opening portion in an opening direction thereof relative to the wire lead-out surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yuji Miyamoto, Kohei Suzuki
  • Patent number: 11316329
    Abstract: The invention discloses a smaller Universal Wall Plate (5) to fit and cover a device-hole (10) in a bigger outer wall plate (6). A device-hole exposes the front-end of an electrical device (such as a switch), installed behind the wall plate, for access by the user. The outer wall plate (6) is used for covering and mounting electrical switches, outlets and other devices on walls or other flat surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Angad Singh
  • Patent number: 11295876
    Abstract: A high-voltage feed-through contains a securing flange for securing the high-voltage feed-through to a wall. The securing flange contains a retaining part and a moving part, wherein the moving part is mounted relative to the retaining part such that it can rotate in relation to a longitudinal direction of the high-voltage feed-through. An electrical device contains a fluid-tight housing and the high-voltage feed-through. A device connection part is provided for receiving and contacting the high-voltage feed-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignees: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, Pfisterer Kontaktsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Engelbert Engels, Thomas Friedel, Tim Schnitzler, Paul Lider