Patents by Inventor Alan E. Zantout

Alan E. Zantout 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: 11958099
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining an angle of a handle of a pipe bender includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation angle of the sensor and a display configured to display the orientation angle of the sensor. The apparatus further includes a housing configured to attach to the handle of the pipe bender. The sensor is within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Don Fildes, Sushil N. Keswani, Jordan Elliott Gladden, Madison Rae Shoemaker, Alan E. Zantout
  • Publication number: 20230123609
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductor connection clamp that includes a bus bar and a clamping spring, the clamping spring including a main portion for clamping an electrical conductor to the bus bar, the main portion and bus bar defining a clamping spring connection, and a spring member adjacent to the main portion and rigidly coupled to the main portion. The clamp further includes a housing defining a conductor insertion opening that leads to the clamping spring connection, and an operating lever configured to apply force to the spring member in order to deflect the main portion to open the clamping spring connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Sushil N. Keswani
  • Publication number: 20220126348
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining an angle of a handle of a pipe bender includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation angle of the sensor and a display configured to display the orientation angle of the sensor. The apparatus further includes a housing configured to attach to the handle of the pipe bender. The sensor is within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Trevor Don Fildes, Sushil N. Keswani, Jordan Elliott Gladden, Madison Rae Shoemaker, Alan E. Zantout
  • Patent number: 11066200
    Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a cable tape comprises a housing, a drive assembly, a capstan, and an optional cutting device. The drive assembly includes a driving member and a driven member slidably coupled to the driving member. A biasing element is coupled between the driving and the driven member and in a first operating mode, the driving member causes movement of the driven member little or no relative movement between two members. The capstan is rotatably coupled to the housing, and includes a gripping device to grip a cable tape and wrap the cable tape around an outer surface of the capstan as the capstan rotates. In a second operating mode, a tension force applied on the capstan by the cable tape that is greater than the biasing force allows relative movement between the driving member and the driven member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Trevor D. Fildes, James W. Tyrrell, Edward T. Eaton, Alan E. Zantout, Michael R. Weiby, Randal E. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11046466
    Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a cable tape comprises a housing, a drive assembly, a capstan, and an optional cutting device. The drive assembly includes a driving member and a driven member slidably coupled to the driving member. A biasing element is coupled between the driving and the driven member and in a first operating mode, the driving member causes movement of the driven member little or no relative movement between two members. The capstan is rotatably coupled to the housing, and includes a gripping device to grip a cable tape and wrap the cable tape around an outer surface of the capstan as the capstan rotates. In a second operating mode, a tension force applied on the capstan by the cable tape that is greater than the biasing force allows relative movement between the driving member and the driven member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Trevor D. Fildes, James W. Tyrrell, Edward T. Eaton, Alan E. Zantout, Michael R. Weiby, Randal E. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20190329917
    Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a cable tape comprises a housing, a drive assembly, a capstan, and an optional cutting device. The drive assembly includes a driving member and a driven member slidably coupled to the driving member. A biasing element is coupled between the driving and the driven member and in a first operating mode, the driving member causes movement of the driven member little or no relative movement between two members. The capstan is rotatably coupled to the housing, and includes a gripping device to grip a cable tape and wrap the cable tape around an outer surface of the capstan as the capstan rotates. In a second operating mode, a tension force applied on the capstan by the cable tape that is greater than the biasing force allows relative movement between the driving member and the driven member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Trevor D. Fildes, James W. Tyrrell, Edward T. Eaton, Alan E. Zantout, Michael R. Weiby, Randal E. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20190161220
    Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a cable tape comprises a housing, a drive assembly, a capstan, and an optional cutting device. The drive assembly includes a driving member and a driven member slidably coupled to the driving member. A biasing element is coupled between the driving and the driven member and in a first operating mode, the driving member causes movement of the driven member little or no relative movement between two members. The capstan is rotatably coupled to the housing, and includes a gripping device to grip a cable tape and wrap the cable tape around an outer surface of the capstan as the capstan rotates. In a second operating mode, a tension force applied on the capstan by the cable tape that is greater than the biasing force allows relative movement between the driving member and the driven member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Trevor D. Fildes, James W. Tyrell, Edward T. Eaton, Alan E. Zantout, Michael R. Weiby, Randy E. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20190097350
    Abstract: An apparatus for insulating electrical terminals of an electrical connection device, such as a light switch or outlet. In an example, the electrical connection device has a first outer circumference, while the apparatus has a second outer circumference that is less than the first outer circumference. The apparatus is to be fitted around the electrical connection device and be maintained thereon by an elastic force of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas A. Sanford, David G. Kotowski, Joseph Saganowich, Alan E. Zantout, Michael Weiby, Sam Peterson, Andrew Meyer
  • Patent number: 10128653
    Abstract: An example low voltage buss system is provided. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace in a manner that reduces clutter and promotes customizable and efficient workspace usage. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace via an electrical buss having a connector at the end of the buss to distribute low voltage DC power to and throughout office workspace and, in particular, office furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Marosi, Alan E. Zantout, Benjamin D. Swedberg
  • Patent number: 9847636
    Abstract: An example low voltage buss system is provided. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace in a manner that reduces clutter and promotes customizable and efficient workspace usage. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace via an electrical buss having a connector at the end of the buss to distribute low voltage DC power to and throughout office workspace and, in particular, office furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Marosi, Alan E. Zantout, Benjamin D. Swedberg
  • Publication number: 20170338650
    Abstract: An example low voltage buss system is provided. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace in a manner that reduces clutter and promotes customizable and efficient workspace usage. The low voltage bus system distributes low voltage DC power into the office workspace via an electrical buss having a connector at the end of the buss to distribute low voltage DC power to and throughout office workspace and, in particular, office furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Marosi, Alan E. Zantout, Benjamin D. Swedberg
  • Patent number: 9682806
    Abstract: A cable lacing tie device includes a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Robert W. Sutter, Michael Weiby, James Davidson
  • Patent number: 9605910
    Abstract: A heat sink for use in connection with a LED light source holding assembly is provided with a flexible conduit fitting that is used to secure a flexible conduit directly to the heat sink. The heat sink may be provided with a sealed, integrated junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Swedberg, Alan E. Zantout
  • Patent number: 9555943
    Abstract: Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M. Breen, IV, Alan E. Zantout, Thomas D. Peterson, Peter J. Crichton
  • Patent number: 9293848
    Abstract: An electrical connector has one or more body portions in which is disposed an electrical terminal having at least one contact pad interface for coupling to a contact pad of at least one printed circuit board (PCB). The body has an associated fastening device which is used to mechanically and electrically couple the electrical connector to the at least one PCB. The electrical connector may be provided with a full or partial hourglass-like shape, when viewed from the side and/or from above, to facilitate its use with a PCB that carries a source of light, such as an LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan E. Zantout
  • Publication number: 20150349446
    Abstract: An electrical connector has one or more body portions in which is disposed an electrical terminal having at least one contact pad interface for coupling to a contact pad of at least one printed circuit board (PCB). The body has an associated fastening device which is used to mechanically and electrically couple the electrical connector to the at least one PCB. The electrical connector may be provided with a full or partial hourglass-like shape, when viewed from the side and/or from above, to facilitate its use with a PCB that carries a source of light, such as an LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Ideal Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan E. Zantout
  • Patent number: 9172163
    Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting a conductor to a first printed circuit board (PCB) or for electrically connecting a first and second PCB together. A housing is adapted to be slidably moveable relative to a mounting structure to allow the mounting of the PCB to the surface and moveable over the PCB to contact pads located on the top side of the PCB. In another example, a bridging connector for electrically connecting a first PCB with a second PCB includes a resilient holding element, such as for example a spring clip, engageable with at least one of the PCBs and/or a surface supporting the PCB(s) to releasably retain the housing and the terminals in the correct location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Dennis M. Breen, IV, Benjamin D. Swedberg
  • Patent number: 9146027
    Abstract: A lamp holder for holding a source of LED light includes a lamp holding component that is sized and arranged to securely receive the source of LED light. Keyed openings, engageable with fasteners associated with the mounting surface, are used to releasably attached the lamp holding component to the mounting surface and to urge the source of LED light against the mounting surface once the lamp holding component is attached thereto. Electrical contacts carried by the lamp holding component, provided to engage corresponding electrical contacts of the source of LED light, are also arranged to urge the source of LED light against the mounting surface when the lamp holding component is attached to the mounting surface. The lamp holding component also includes resiliently mounted holding elements for releasably holding the source of LED light in an accessible location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Dennis M. Breen, IV, Benjamin D. Swedberg
  • Publication number: 20150267844
    Abstract: Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Robert W. Sutter, Michael Weiby, James Davidson
  • Publication number: 20150266636
    Abstract: A cable lacing tie device includes a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Robert W. Sutter, Michael Weiby, James Davidson