Patents by Inventor Bruce Bier
Bruce Bier 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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Patent number: 10598206Abstract: A safety shear bolt includes a main bolt portion and a torque head portion connected to the main bolt portion. The torque head portion includes an extended head portion, a stem portion rigidly connecting the main bolt portion to the torque head portion, and a coupling mechanism rotatably connecting the extended head portion to the main bolt portion. The stem portion is configured to shear when a predetermined torque is applied to the extended head portion, while the coupling mechanism prevents the extended head portion from dropping after shearing off from the main bolt portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventor: Bruce Bier
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Patent number: 10593503Abstract: A network protector fuse is disclosed. A fuse is coupled to a fuse cover of the network protector fuse utilizing fasteners. Further, at least one captive fastener is inserted into the fuse cover and configured to couple the network protector fuse to a network protector. The at least one captive fastener is restricted from dislodging from the fuse cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, LPInventors: Bruce Bier, Christopher Juillet, Mantas Jarasunas, Jeffrey Madden
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Patent number: 10574041Abstract: An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, LPInventors: Bruce Bier, Jeffrey L. Madden
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Patent number: 10211611Abstract: A support core includes a tube body for holding a device in an expanded state, a low-friction film disposed over an outer surface of the tube body, and a fixing device for holding the film in place, the fixing device comprising a loop of tape wrapped longitudinally over the film and through the tube body, or a tab on the film that is affixed to the tube body. To remove the tube body, the tape and/or film are cut so that the film can slide towards the front end of the tube body, and the tube body is then pulled out of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventors: Bruce Bier, Christopher A. Juillet, Jeff Madden
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Publication number: 20180306231Abstract: A safety shear bolt includes a main bolt portion and a torque head portion connected to the main bolt portion. The torque head portion includes an extended head portion, a stem portion rigidly connecting the main bolt portion to the torque head portion, and a coupling mechanism rotatably connecting the extended head portion to the main bolt portion. The stem portion is configured to shear when a predetermined torque is applied to the extended head portion, while the coupling mechanism prevents the extended head portion from dropping after shearing off from the main bolt portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Bruce Bier
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Publication number: 20180295738Abstract: A split door submersible housing for an electrical distribution system includes a cabinet body defining an interior region configured to accept a component of the electrical distribution system, and a first door and a second door positioned side by side to cover an open front portion of the cabinet body. The cabinet body includes at least one opening configured to accept an electrode sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and extending through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between a corresponding terminal of the component and an electrical distribution network. A gasket system is provided, which comprises a first gasket configured to fit on the first door and a second gasket configured to fit on the second door. The gasket system seals the first door and the second door against each other and against a corresponding surface on the cabinet body, when the first and second doors are closed and locked, so that the housing is water tight.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Bruce Bier
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Patent number: 10006480Abstract: A safety shear bolt includes a main bolt portion and a torque head portion connected to the main bolt portion. The torque head portion includes an extended head portion, a stem portion rigidly connecting the main bolt portion to the torque head portion, and a coupling mechanism rotatably connecting the extended head portion to the main bolt portion. The stem portion is configured to shear when a predetermined torque is applied to the extended head portion, while the coupling mechanism prevents the extended head portion from dropping after shearing off from the main bolt portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventor: Bruce Bier
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Patent number: 10004155Abstract: A split door submersible housing for an electrical distribution system includes a cabinet body defining an interior region configured to accept a component of the electrical distribution system, and a first door and a second door positioned side by side to cover an open front portion of the cabinet body. The cabinet body includes at least one opening configured to accept an electrode sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and extending through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between a corresponding terminal of the component and an electrical distribution network. A gasket system is provided, which comprises a first one piece continuous gasket configured to fit on the first door and a second one piece continuous gasket configured to fit on the second door.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventor: Bruce Bier
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Publication number: 20180166869Abstract: A support core includes a tube body for holding a device in an expanded state, a low-friction film disposed over an outer surface of the tube body, and a fixing device for holding the film in place, the fixing device comprising a loop of tape wrapped longitudinally over the film and through the tube body, or a tab on the film that is affixed to the tube body. To remove the tube body, the tape and/or film are cut so that the film can slide towards the front end of the tube body, and the tube body is then pulled out of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Bruce Bier, Christopher A. Juillet, Jeff Madden
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Publication number: 20170276164Abstract: A safety shear bolt includes a main bolt portion and a torque head portion connected to the main bolt portion. The torque head portion includes an extended head portion, a stem portion rigidly connecting the main bolt portion to the torque head portion, and a coupling mechanism rotatably connecting the extended head portion to the main bolt portion. The stem portion is configured to shear when a predetermined torque is applied to the extended head portion, while the coupling mechanism prevents the extended head portion from dropping after shearing off from the main bolt portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventor: Bruce Bier
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Publication number: 20170125986Abstract: A cable accessory removal tool is disclosed. The tool comprises a first handle, a guard member, and a cutting member. The cutting member includes a second handle and a blade that rotates about a pivot point. In a first position, a portion of the blade is positioned within a groove of the guard member. The cutting member is rotated to a second position using the second handle. Various methods of removing a cable accessory without damaging the cable covered by the cable accessory are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: RICHARDS MANUFACTURING COMPANY SALES, INC.Inventors: Bruce Bier, Christopher Juillet
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Patent number: 9379526Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier
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Publication number: 20150340850Abstract: An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: RICHARDS MANUFACTURING COMPANY SALES, INC.Inventors: Bruce Bier, Jeffrey L. Madden
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Publication number: 20150282363Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier
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Patent number: 9048638Abstract: An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company Sales, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Madden, Bruce Bier
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Publication number: 20140197958Abstract: An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey L. Madden, Bruce Bier
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Patent number: 8129618Abstract: A cable joint assembly may include a base and a plurality of removable legs connected to the base, each leg preferably including a limiter. A securing assembly preferably maintains the leg connected to the base. The securing assembly preferably includes an indicator for providing a visual indication whether or not the corresponding limiter is blown. The base is preferably constructed and arranged such that the indicator is visible and accessible to facilitate removal of the blown limiter.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventor: Bruce Bier
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Publication number: 20090065250Abstract: A cable joint assembly may include a base and a plurality of removable legs connected to the base, each leg preferably including a limiter. A securing assembly preferably maintains the leg connected to the base. The securing assembly preferably includes an indicator for providing a visual indication whether or not the corresponding limiter is blown. The base is preferably constructed and arranged such that the indicator is visible and accessible to facilitate removal of the blown limiter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Bruce Bier
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Patent number: 6359765Abstract: A fused terminal for use with a network protector, the disconnect terminal including an integral fuse and being located outside of the network protector housing and not substantially increasing the overall height of the network protector.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Richards Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Bruce Bier
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Patent number: RE47096Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited PartnershipInventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier