Patents by Inventor Alain Laverdiere

Alain Laverdiere 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).

  • Patent number: 9425596
    Abstract: An improved wire connector is provided that allows for securing one, two, or more cables in an electrical box knockout hole. The wire connector body interior includes a central tab with a hinge for exerting pressure against at least a first/tab cable. The central tab also has a gripping portion for gripping the tab cable without cutting its sheathing. In preferred embodiments, the central tab further includes a multifunction tab member, such as a multifunction knob or multifunction bumpers, which provides inter alia a secondary spring function for applying added pressure on an inserted tab cable, especially when a second/wall cable is inserted. The wire connector body contains ribs on the inner wall facing the central tab gripping portion for gripping a wall cable without cutting its insulation. The wire connector body also contains a longitudinal slot for easy installation or removal from an electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International Inc.
    Inventors: Alain Laverdiere, Yves Boucher
  • Publication number: 20150090488
    Abstract: An improved wire connector is provided that allows for securing one, two, or more cables in an electrical box knockout hole. The wire connector body interior includes a central tab with a hinge for exerting pressure against at least a first/tab cable. The central tab also has a gripping portion for gripping the tab cable without cutting its sheathing. In preferred embodiments, the central tab further includes a multifunction tab member, such as a multifunction knob or multifunction bumpers, which provides inter alia a secondary spring function for applying added pressure on an inserted tab cable, especially when a second/wall cable is inserted. The wire connector body contains ribs on the inner wall facing the central tab gripping portion for gripping a wall cable without cutting its insulation. The wire connector body also contains a longitudinal slot for easy installation or removal from an electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International LLC
    Inventors: Alain Laverdiere, Yves Boucher
  • Publication number: 20020079673
    Abstract: While ice skating or in-line roller skating, a big effort is imparted on our ankles to support our body weight. Therefore, hockey players for example, will apply a plastic tape around the ankles for additional support. Tape however, doesn't provide a uniform and constant support, it hampers flexibility and it greatly pollutes the environment. Practically, it is a chore to install and remove the tape every time you want to go skating. Finally, even more tape is needed to hold the shin pad in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Alain Laverdiere