Patents by Inventor Afshin Jafari
Afshin Jafari has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20200194943Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting an electrical cable having cladding to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a spring, a shell, and a insulator along a longitudinal axis. The spring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis and the shell has two side walls to prevent over-insertion of the cladding into the connector. The insertion tabs of the spring have hook latches extending past the insulator that lock the connector in the panel, and the insulator has pressure buttons for flexing the insertion tabs during insertion and removal of the connector to the electrical panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 10665998Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting an electrical cable having cladding to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a spring, a shell, and a insulator along a longitudinal axis. The spring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis and the shell has two side walls to prevent over-insertion of the cladding into the connector. The insertion tabs of the spring have hook latches extending past the insulator that lock the connector in the panel, and the insulator has pressure buttons for flexing the insertion tabs during insertion and removal of the connector to the electrical panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: HAMPTON ELECTRIC, LLCInventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 10658801Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting an electrical cable having cladding to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a spring, a shell, and a insulator along a longitudinal axis. The spring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis and two clad blocking tabs extending perpendicular from the two insertion tabs to prevent over-insertion of the cladding into the connector. The insertion tabs of the spring have hook latches extending past the insulator that lock the connector in the panel, and the base of the spring has a hole to receive the cable where clamping tabs clampably lock the cable in the connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: HAMPTON ELECTRIC, LLCInventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 10505357Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting two electrical cables having cladding to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a two piece spring, a shell, and a insulator along a longitudinal axis. Each spring has a base from which an insertion tab extends coaxial with the axis and the insulator has two curved portions to prevent over-insertion of the cladding into the connector. The insertion tabs of the spring have hook latches and the insulator has a wall to prevent the electrical cables from interfering with the hook latches. The insulator also has a pressure prong for applying a radial grounding force to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Hampton Electric, LLCInventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 10312643Abstract: A connector for connecting an electrical cable to an aperture in an electrical panel having a spring, a shell, and a insulator along a longitudinal axis. The spring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis and a pressure tab extending from the base perpendicular to the two insertion tables having a pressure prong to provide a radial grounding force for the connector. The insertion tabs of the spring have hook latches extending past the insulator that lock the connector in the panel and the base of the spring has a hole to receive the cable where first and second clamping tabs clampingly lock the cable in the connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: HAMPTON ELECTRIC, LLCInventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20180337497Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting an electrical cable to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a spring ring, a shell, and a insulator along a longitudinal axis. The spring ring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis. The insulator has a joining wall and a springing feature. The shell has a through opening coaxial with the axis. The insertion tabs retain the spring ring in the shell's through opening, and the springing feature retains the insulator in the shell's through opening. The insertion tabs of the spring ring have hook latches extending past the insulator that lock the connector in the panel. And the base of the spring ring has a hole to receive the cable where first and second clamping tabs clampably lock the cable in the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 9866001Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting an electrical cable to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a spring ring, a shell, and a block along a longitudinal axis. The spring ring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis. The block has a joining wall and a springing feature. The shell has a through opening coaxial with the axis. The insertion tabs retain the spring ring in the shell's through opening, and the springing feature retains the block in the shell's through opening. The insertion tabs of the spring ring have hook latches extending past the block that lock the connector in the panel. And the base of the spring ring has a hole to receive the cable where first and second clamping tabs clampably lock the cable in the connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventors: Afshin Jafari, Christopher M. Lolachi
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Publication number: 20150136473Abstract: The present invention is a connector for connecting an electrical cable to an aperture in an electrical panel. The assembled connector has a spring ring, a shell, and a block along a longitudinal axis. The spring ring has a base from which two insertion tabs extend coaxial with the axis. The block has a joining wall and a springing feature. The shell has a through opening coaxial with the axis. The insertion tabs retain the spring ring in the shell's through opening, and the springing feature retains the block in the shell's through opening. The insertion tabs of the spring ring have hook latches extending past the block that lock the connector in the panel. And the base of the spring ring has a hole to receive the cable where first and second clamping tabs clampably lock the cable in the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Afshin Jafari, Christopher M. Lolachi
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Patent number: 8791377Abstract: A fitting that anchors electrical wiring to a junction box or electrical panel includes gripping members which can releasably hold electrical wiring, in or out of armored conduit, and interference members which allow the fitting to be inserted through knock out apertures and, when in place, extend to prevent withdrawal from the aperture. Optionally a rotatable collar actuates the mechanisms and abuts the wall of the box or panel, eliminating any lateral movement when the interference members are engaged.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Keemaya LLCInventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 8536452Abstract: An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab, a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Orbit Industries, Inc.Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 8262043Abstract: A universal metal stud clip is a support mechanism for securing one or more electrical boxes or other construction components to metal construction elements such as metal studs. The opposed spring arm design permits the clip to be oriented in any useful way and frictionally secured to metal studs of varying dimensions. Metal stud clips include one or more pair of resilient arms to frictionally engage metal studs. Using two or more pair of resilient arms provides a very stable attachment to the metal stud.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Orbit Industries, Inc.Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20120085566Abstract: A universal metal stud clip is a support mechanism for securing one or more electrical boxes or other construction components to metal construction elements such as metal studs. The opposed spring arm design permits the clip to be oriented in any useful way and frictionally secured to metal studs of varying dimensions. Metal stud clips include one or more pair of resilient arms to frictionally engage metal studs. Using two or more pair of resilient arms provides a very stable attachment to the metal stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20120024597Abstract: A fitting that anchors electrical wiring to a junction box or electrical panel includes gripping members which can releasably hold electrical wiring, in or out of armored conduit, and interference members which allow the fitting to be inserted through knock out apertures and, when in place, extend to prevent withdrawal from the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: KEEMEYA LLC D/B/A NEEKSONInventor: AFSHIN JAFARI
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Patent number: 8079561Abstract: A universal metal stud clip is a support mechanism for securing one or more electrical boxes or other construction components to metal construction elements such as metal studs. The opposed spring arm design permits the clip to be oriented in any useful way and frictionally secured to metal studs of varying dimensions. Metal stud clips include one or more pair of resilient arms to frictionally engage metal studs. Using two or more pair of resilient arms provides a very stable attachment to the metal stud.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Orbit Industries, Inc.Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20110266022Abstract: An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab, a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Orbit Industries, Inc.Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Patent number: 7935886Abstract: An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab; a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Orbit Industries, Inc.Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20100288554Abstract: The present invention is a set of universal support brackets that attach to the side surface of an electrical box and support the box against the inside surface of the opposing wall boards. Moreover, the invention adapts to most electrical steel boxes with any depths, and provides support in hollow wall structures of different depths. After attachment to the electrical junction box, the universal support bracket extends against the back wall surface to prevent the box from being pushed into the hollow space between wall boards; effectively securing the box in place. The brackets are adjustable, and consist of either two or three components, incorporating a ratchet or locking mechanism. The bracket provides small intervals to effectively accommodate the adjustment of numerous sizes of electrical outlet boxes with a variety of hollow wall depths. Mounting and adjustment of the bracket takes only a few seconds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20100252552Abstract: A ratchet bracket electrical box includes ratchet locking plates and adjustment spring arms secured to the sides of an electrical box or other suitable component to enable the position of the electrical box or component to be adjusted after the electrical box is secured within a wall, floor or ceiling. Using spring arms and unlocking tabs enables the box position to be adjusted without any tools after installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: David Nikayin, Benjamin G. Tuazon, Saeid Katal, Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20100084155Abstract: An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab; a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventor: Afshin Jafari
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Publication number: 20100050561Abstract: A universal metal stud clip is a support mechanism for securing one or more electrical boxes or other construction components to metal construction elements such as metal studs. The opposed spring arm design permits the clip to be oriented in any useful way and frictionally secured to metal studs of varying dimensions. Metal stud clips include one or more pair of resilient arms to frictionally engage metal studs. Using two or more pair of resilient arms provides a very stable attachment to the metal stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Afshin Jafari