Patents Examined by Dhirubhai R Patel
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Patent number: 8637772Abstract: An electric cord securing device includes an attaching member and a securing member coupled to a body. The attaching member, during use, attaches the body to a selected location on the exterior of a electric cord. The securing member, during use, secures the body to an external structure or at least one other portion of the electric cord. Additionally, an electric cord includes at least one flexible conductor encased by a insulating sheath. One or more securing members are disposed on the exterior of the sheath. The securing members secure the portion of the cord proximate the securing member to at least one other portion of the electric cord or an external structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Bryan Anderton
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Patent number: 8637780Abstract: A portal and method facilitate routing and holding at least one electrical cable having a plug end. The portal may include a body which fits into a hole in a mounting surface and has a cable opening therein. A closure member moves between a closed position and an open position relative to the cable opening. A retainer movably mounted to the closure member confines the cable in a desired position to inhibit the plug end from moving back toward the interior of the portal body and to permit the plug end to be pulled substantially freely away from the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Spectrum Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Hunt, Thomas E. Veloskey
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Patent number: 8633391Abstract: A device includes a cover that includes a base. The cover is configured to be positioned over a mount that couples a support structure of an electrical device to another element. The electrical device includes an energized terminal that is configured to connect to an electrical power system and a grounded terminal. The device also includes an insulating interface coupled to the base of the cover such that, when the cover is positioned over the mount, the interface contacts the support structure to substantially electrically insulate the mount. A system includes an electrical device, a support structure that holds the electrical device on the first side, a mount configured to couple the structure to another element, the mount being grounded during operation of the system, and a protective device positioned over the mount.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: James Alan Strong, David R. Miller
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Patent number: 8624112Abstract: A shell assembly includes a first shell having a plurality of elastic sheets mounted, and a second shell defining a plurality of securing grooves. The elastic sheets are capable of deforming and latching in the securing grooves, detachably latching the first shell and the second shell. An assembly method for assembling the shell assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Nai-Lin Yang, Xiao-Meng Zhou, Wei Gong
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Patent number: 8624113Abstract: A housing includes a transparent panel and a housing body. The housing body includes a main body and a flange portion extending from the main body. The filler is formed between the transparent panel and the housing body. The filler includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a support portion integrally formed together, the first connecting portion connecting the transparent panel to the flange portion, the support portion supporting the transparent panel, and the second connecting portion connected to the housing body.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Po-Feng Ho
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Patent number: 8618416Abstract: The present invention is an outlet cover that is useful for covering a cylindrical socket type outlet. The outlet cover provides a watertight cover that is useful in marine applications and may be useful in automotive applications as well. The outlet cover has a base that has a flange. An upstanding ring extends upwardly from the base and an annular notch that has a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the upstanding ring. A cap has a tether that joins the base to the cap. An annular rib in the cap is adapted for mating with the annular notch on the base. The annular rib includes a notch partially through it and is adapted for accommodating the tether when the annular rib is mated with the notch on the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventors: Daniel A. Rothbaurer, Brian E. Rothbauer
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Patent number: 8618427Abstract: The disclosure relates to a spherical cap for a high-voltage outgoing line, including an electrically conductive element, which is arranged hollow-cylindrically about a rotational axis and which merges into a hemispherical form at its first axial end. A connection device has a passage opening for electrically and mechanically connecting the element, to an electrical screening pipe. At least two insulation barriers are spaced apart from one another and respectively adapted to the form of the hollow-cylindrical element and enclose the latter at a respective first and second distance. The insulation barriers respectively have a pipe attachment connector for leading through a screening pipe to the connection device. The connection device has a first part for connection to a screening pipe and a second part connected to the conductive element and a connection adjustable in a force-locking manner is provided between the first and second parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Hartmut Brendel, Matthias Starke, Ralf Büchner, Jelena Braatz, Klaus Herkert
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Patent number: 8614400Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Susan M. Orzell
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Patent number: 8604344Abstract: A cable clamp includes a board and a cover. The board forms a block on a top surface and at a first end of the board, and an L-shaped inserting portion on a bottom surface. A hook extends out from a second end of the board. The cover has a first end pivotably connected to the second end of the board, and a second end detachably engaged with the block.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun-Hui Wang, Kun Li
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Patent number: 8598456Abstract: A cover assembly includes a base, a cover and a hinge coupling the cover to the hinge. The hinge includes a body coupled to a rear face of the base and extends outwardly from a side edge of the base. The hinge has a leg oriented to contact an edge of the cover when the cover is pivoted to the open position. The edge frictionally engages the leg of the hinge to hold the cover in an open position and limit rotation of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Christopher A. Carbone, David L. Lutz, Thomas McLean
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Patent number: 8598462Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management element. The securing board defines a first slot and a second slot. An extending direction of the first slot is substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the second slot. The cable management includes a base panel, a connecting portion, a positioning tab corresponding to the first slot, a resilient tab corresponding to the second slot, and a securing panel extending from the base panel. The securing panel includes a panel body and a securing portion. The connecting portion includes a first connecting panel and a second connecting panel. A receiving space is defined between the panel body and the first connecting panel. The second connecting panel has a free end. The second connecting panel is capable of moving relative to the first connecting panel to enable the free end to be engaged in the securing portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
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Patent number: 8598473Abstract: A bus bar electrical feedthrough for an electrorefiner system may include a retaining plate, electrical isolator, and/or contact block. The retaining plate may include a central opening. The electrical isolator may include a top portion, a base portion, and a slot extending through the top and base portions. The top portion of the electrical isolator may be configured to extend through the central opening of the retaining plate. The contact block may include an upper section, a lower section, and a ridge separating the upper and lower sections. The upper section of the contact block may be configured to extend through the slot of the electrical isolator and the central opening of the retaining plate. Accordingly, relatively high electrical currents may be transferred into a glovebox or hot-cell facility at a relatively low cost and higher amperage capacity without sacrificing atmosphere integrity.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventors: Mark Á Williamson, Stanley G. Wiedmeyer, James L. Willit, Laurel A. Barnes, Robert J. Blaskovitz
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Patent number: 8592685Abstract: A wiring harness installation structure is provided which can reduce the installing cost of a wiring harness by omitting an operation of injecting a water stop agent into an interior of a grommet. A grommet 21 which is fittingly mounted in a harness through hole in a body panel 7 which separates an interior from an exterior of a vehicle compartment 1 is such that an extension tubular portion 25 of a required length which is fittingly connected to a protector 13 which lies adjacent to the grommet 21 is provided at a vehicle compartment exterior area side end portion 23a of a panel fitting tubular portion 23 through a center of which a wiring harness W is inserted, whereby an exposure of the wiring harness W in proximity to the grommet 21 is prevented by the extension tubular portion 25.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventor: Masayoshi Kamenoue
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Patent number: 8592681Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes an electrical device and a removable cover, where the electrical device and the removable cover are adapted to enable the removable cover to pivot into an installed position on the electrical device. In another embodiment, a system includes an electrical device having a pushbutton, and a cover adapted to be removably attached to the electrical device, where the cover includes an opening for accessing the pushbutton, and where the pushbutton includes a sub button and a cosmetic cap adapted to be removably attached to the sub button.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: R. David Alderson, Jerry R. Hoffman, Michael D. Williams, Ronald H. Jansen, Adam Kevelos, Nehal P. Shah, Kang Pin Tee
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Patent number: 8586877Abstract: A cam lock mechanism for securing a conduit cover to a conduit body includes a fastener extending from a cam lock. The fastener includes a fastener shaft situated between a fastener head and the cam lock. The fastener may include a flare portion, allowing the fastener to be secured to the cam lock by inserting the flare portion into a cam lock opening and deforming the flare portion. The cam lock may include an at least partially helical cam lock outer portion extending radially outwardly farther than the fastener shaft. When the cam lock mechanism is used to secure a conduit cover to a conduit body, the conduit cover is brought closer to the conduit body as the cam lock mechanism is rotated. A cam lock stopper, such as an upward bend, may be provided in the cam lock to resist overturning of the cam lock mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Sami Shemtov
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Patent number: 8586879Abstract: A cable kink protection unit, in particular a cable kink protection unit of a portable tool, includes at least one basic body unit. The cable kink protection unit has at least one electric device housing unit integrally connected to the basic body unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Joachim Schadow, Joerg Maute, Peter Stierle, Manfred Lutz
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Patent number: 8586865Abstract: A wire guide system is provided for use during a endoscopic surgical procedures. The wire guide system includes a cylindrical shaft having a hollow chamber along a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical shaft, a flange fit disposed around the cylindrical shaft and a seal disposed around the cylindrical shaft and abutting the flange. The system may also include an anchor affixed to the cylindrical shaft and having an aperture from which at least one of a sensor, a light, a camera, tissue and/or organs may be suspended therefrom and at least one cable extending from one end of the cylindrical shaft to another end of the cylindrical shaft through the hollow chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: James M. Power, Frank Viola, Russell Heinrich
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Patent number: 8586878Abstract: A switch engagement assembly includes a base component including a plurality of mating devices and a switch box configured to couple to the base component, the switch box including a plurality of complementary mating receptacles, each mating receptacle configured to receive a respective mating device. Also described herein is a vehicle arm rest including the switch engagement assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Lee, Walter Belchine, III, Michael L. Farmer, James Meyer, Anthony Savoia, Todd Callister, David Bonadona, Todd Henneike, Sven Carlson
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Patent number: 8581099Abstract: A photovoltaic junction box includes a housing, a circuit board received in the housing, a plurality of metal brackets, and a plurality of bypass diodes. The plurality of metal brackets are secured to the circuit board, each of the plurality of metal brackets defines a receiving space receiving a spring sheet. The plurality of bypass diodes are respectively secured to the plurality of metal brackets and electrically connected to the circuit board. Each of a plurality of ribbons is clamped between the spring sheet and a corresponding metal bracket, and the ribbon directly and electrically contacts the corresponding metal bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Ampower Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Chan Ger, Yu-Hsiang Liao, Shang-Ting Chen, Yun-Bing Wang
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Patent number: 8581097Abstract: A transformer enclosure has a hood and sill attached to a tank. The hood is retractable upon hinges connected to the top face of the tank. The sill is attached to the front face of the tank near the base and has a gate that drops down to an expanded position. When the enclosure is in a closed position, the hood and sill meet with the sill gate fully retracted along a tamperproof interface. A tamperproof interface is formed at the side of the enclosure by a flange on the side panels of the sill and a baffle on the bottom edges of the hood. A tamperproof interface is formed at the front of the enclosure by a bend and lip formed in the front panel of the hood in cooperation with a recessed portion formed in the gate.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: ABB Inc.Inventors: Thomas Alan Ward, Virgil Bryan Zweifel