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).

  • Publication number: 20230291187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Michael Charles Schinner, Christopher John Minski, Bill Michael Maass, Ray Melton Lazalier
  • Patent number: 11355909
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Christopher John Minski, Michael Charles Schinner
  • Publication number: 20210391103
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI
  • Publication number: 20210305800
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI, Michael Charles SCHINNER
  • Patent number: 11070042
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam Santoro, Christopher John Minski, Michael Charles Schinner
  • Publication number: 20210013707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam SANTORO, Christopher John MINSKI, Michael Charles SCHINNER
  • Patent number: 10008845
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: William Michael Maass, Christopher John Minski
  • Publication number: 20180131170
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: William Michael Maass, Christopher John Minski