Patents by Inventor Christopher John Minski
Christopher John Minski 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: 12073959Abstract: A protective device for electrical conduits including a body having a lower opening for engaging with a first conduit and a central cavity for receiving conductors extending from the first conduit to a second conduit, a top member having an upper opening for engaging with the second conduit, and a coupler slidably engaged around the body, the coupler slidable between an open position distal to the top member and a closed position attached to the top member.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Christopher John Minski
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Publication number: 20240266813Abstract: A protective device for electrical conduits including a body having a lower opening for engaging with a first conduit and a central cavity for receiving conductors extending from the first conduit to a second conduit, a top member having an upper opening for engaging with the second conduit, and a coupler extendable between the body and the top member to close the protective device, wherein the coupler includes an exterior wall with at least one orifice configured for receiving a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI
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Publication number: 20230291187Abstract: An electrical conduit body assembly is provided. The assembly includes a body portion, a cover, and a movable connection. The movable connection connects the body portion and the cover to one another so that the cover can be moved with respect to the body portion between an open state and a closed state in a manner that prevents the cover from being misplaced or disassociated from the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Michael Charles Schinner, Christopher John Minski, Bill Michael Maass, Ray Melton Lazalier
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Patent number: 11355909Abstract: An electrical fitting including a body having an inner cavity for receiving a plurality of conductors, the inner cavity including a first portion extending to a first exterior opening and a second portion extending to a second exterior opening, and a brush barrier positioned within the inner cavity between the first portion and the second portion, the brush barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bristles extending inwardly from the outer edge, the bristles being displaceable by the conductors, wherein the electrical fitting is configured to receive a sealing compound within the first portion of the inner cavity between the first exterior opening of the first portion and the brush barrier, the sealing compound being at least partially prevented from propagating into the second portion of the inner cavity by the brush barrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Christopher John Minski, Michael Charles Schinner
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Publication number: 20210391103Abstract: A protective device for electrical conduits including a body having a lower opening for engaging with a first conduit and a central cavity for receiving conductors extending from the first conduit to a second conduit, a top member having an upper opening for engaging with the second conduit, and a coupler slidably engaged around the body, the coupler slidable between an open position distal to the top member and a closed position attached to the top member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI
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Publication number: 20210305800Abstract: An electrical fitting including a body having an inner cavity for receiving a plurality of conductors, the inner cavity including a first portion extending to a first exterior opening and a second portion extending to a second exterior opening, and a brush barrier positioned within the inner cavity between the first portion and the second portion, the brush barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bristles extending inwardly from the outer edge, the bristles being displaceable by the conductors, wherein the electrical fitting is configured to receive a sealing compound within the first portion of the inner cavity between the first exterior opening of the first portion and the brush barrier, the sealing compound being at least partially prevented from propagating into the second portion of the inner cavity by the brush barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI, Michael Charles SCHINNER
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Patent number: 11070042Abstract: A barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of elements such as bristles projecting inwardly from the outer edge. An electrical fitting including a body having an inner cavity, an aperture within the inner cavity between a first portion and a second portion, and a barrier positioned within or adjacent to the aperture, the barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bendable elements. A method of assembling an electrical fitting including providing a barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bendable elements projecting inwardly, placing the barrier within an inner cavity of the electrical fitting, placing a conductor into the second portion of the inner cavity, a distal portion of the conductor extending through the barrier and into a first portion of the inner cavity, and filling the first portion of the inner cavity with a sealing compound.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Christopher John Minski, Michael Charles Schinner
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Publication number: 20210013707Abstract: A barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of elements such as bristles projecting inwardly from the outer edge. An electrical fitting including a body having an inner cavity, an aperture within the inner cavity between a first portion and a second portion, and a barrier positioned within or adjacent to the aperture, the barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bendable elements. A method of assembling an electrical fitting including providing a barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bendable elements projecting inwardly, placing the barrier within an inner cavity of the electrical fitting, placing a conductor into the second portion of the inner cavity, a distal portion of the conductor extending through the barrier and into a first portion of the inner cavity, and filling the first portion of the inner cavity with a sealing compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI, Michael Charles SCHINNER
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Patent number: 10008845Abstract: The present disclosure provides cable glands having an entry portion, an elbow portion and an exit portion. The entry portion includes an entry component. The elbow portion is physically coupled to the entry portion and includes a locking collar, a snap ring and a union elbow. The exit portion is physically coupled to the elbow portion and includes a middle nut, a rubber seal, a seal clamp and a back nut.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: William Michael Maass, Christopher John Minski
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Publication number: 20180131170Abstract: The present disclosure provides cable glands having an entry portion, an elbow portion and an exit portion. The entry portion includes an entry component. The elbow portion is physically coupled to the entry portion and includes a locking collar, a snap ring and a union elbow. The exit portion is physically coupled to the elbow portion and includes a middle nut, a rubber seal, a seal clamp and a back nut.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: William Michael Maass, Christopher John Minski