Patents by Inventor Brian A. Naro

Brian A. Naro 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: 7839256
    Abstract: A cutout cover includes an arcuate top portion covering an insulator having a closed top and an open bottom with a slit extending therebetween. A midsection can connect the top portion to an open end adapted to access the cutout. The top portion is bell-shaped with an upper and lower dome, two opposing sides, and a slit between the sides. A fastener mechanism is attached to the two opposing sides with an aperture disposed on each of the sides for receiving a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Bradford, Brian A. Naro
  • Patent number: 7618269
    Abstract: A compliant cap for inserting into an aperture of an electrical connector. The cap includes two halves connected by a living hinge. The two radial members in the two halves each extend perpendicular to the living hinge with the second radial member being longer than the first. One of the halves includes a plurality of chamfers, and the other half includes an outer rim surrounding the chamfers such that when the cap is compressed, the rim envelops the chamfers decreasing the area of the cap. In a second embodiment, chamfers include extensions adjacent to the outer rim for wrapping around or extending over the rim and further enhancing the secure fit of the two halves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian A. Naro, Lawrence E. Bradford
  • Publication number: 20080202789
    Abstract: A compliant cap for inserting into an aperture of an electrical connector. The cap includes two halves connected by a living hinge. The two radial members in the two halves each extend perpendicular to the living hinge with the second radial member being longer than the first. One of the halves includes a plurality of chamfers, and the other half includes an outer rim surrounding the chamfers such that when the cap is compressed, the rim envelops the chamfers decreasing the area of the cap. In a second embodiment, chamfers include extensions adjacent to the outer rim for wrapping around or extending over the rim and further enhancing the secure fit of the two halves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Brian A. Naro, Lawrence E. Bradford
  • Patent number: 7416454
    Abstract: An electrical connector for clamping securely onto a threaded shaft includes a transformer bar, a connector body, a clamping component, and at least two columns for receiving streetlight taps. The transformer bar has a plurality of conductor bores, a distal end, and a bar top. The connector body is at the distal end and has first and second bosses at the bar top and first and second clamping sides. The clamping component is pivotally mounted by an attachment link to be selectively located adjacent one of the first and second clamping sides. Two columns are located adjacent the distal end of the transformer bar, protruding away from the transformer bar, one on each side, for supporting a streetlight tap and a redundant ground close to the connector body and a streetlight tap opposite the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Carl R. Tamm, Robert G. Hay, Brian A. Naro, Lawrence E. Bradford
  • Publication number: 20080128163
    Abstract: A cutout cover includes an arcuate top portion covering an insulator having a closed top and an open bottom with a slit extending therebetween. A midsection can connect the top portion to an open end adapted to access the cutout. The top portion is bell-shaped with an upper and lower dome, two opposing sides, and a slit between the sides. A fastener mechanism is attached to the two opposing sides with an aperture disposed on each of the sides for receiving a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Bradford, Brian A. Naro