Patents by Inventor Cong T. Dinh

Cong T. Dinh 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: 8097805
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a “while-in-use” electrical box device including an electrical box housing and pivotable cover which function as an integral unit and rotate on a fixed frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Cong T. Dinh, Joey D. Magno, Jr., Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Publication number: 20110179606
    Abstract: A clamp includes a first member, a washer, a nut, a threaded bolt, a spring and a torsion spring. The first member may include side portions and have a first opening. The washer may include a second opening and at least one portion protruding in a downward direction from an upper surface of the washer. The nut may have an upper surface, a lower surface and a threaded opening. The threaded bolt may be disposed through the first opening, the second opening and the threaded opening. The spring may be located between a portion of the first member and the washer. The torsion spring may be located between the washer and the nut, where the torsion spring causes the nut to rotate when force is applied to an upper part of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joey D. Magno, JR., Robert K. Jolly, Andrew C. Cole, Cong T. Dinh
  • Publication number: 20100147547
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a “while-in-use” electrical box device including an electrical box housing and pivotable cover which function as an integral unit and rotate on a fixed frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Cong T. Dinh, Joey D. Magno, JR., Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Publication number: 20100078532
    Abstract: A bracket assembly supports an electrical box between wall studs. The bracket assembly includes an elongate vertical bracket having a first end for attachment to a horizontal stud and an opposed upper end. An elongate horizontal bracket is affixed to the upper end of the vertical bracket. The horizontal bracket includes a pair of opposed ends for attachment to spaced apart vertical studs. The horizontal bracket defines a frame including a plurality of openings. The frame accommodates on side thereof an electrical box about each opening and accommodates on the other side thereof a mud ring about each opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Whipple, Cong T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 6827229
    Abstract: A ceiling fan box adapted to be mounted on a structural member, such as a ceiling joist, and adapted to provide a ceiling fan direct securement to the structural member. The ceiling box includes a body having a lower surface and a pair of spaced apart opposed side members defining a recess therebetween for receiving the structural member therein. An aperture formed through the lower surface for receiving a fastener therein for securement to the structural member for supporting the body thereon. A pair of spaced apart openings formed through the lower surface for receiving a respective pair of fan supporting fasteners therethrough for directly securing a fan to the structure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Cong T. Dinh, John Archer
  • Publication number: 20020179599
    Abstract: A ceiling fan box adapted to be mounted on a structural member, such as a ceiling joist, and adapted to provide a ceiling fan direct securement to the structural member. The ceiling box includes a body having a lower surface and a pair of spaced apart opposed side members defining a recess therebetween for receiving the structural member therein. An aperture formed through the lower surface for receiving a fastener therein for securement to the structural member for supporting the body thereon. A pair of spaced apart openings formed through the lower surface for receiving a respective pair of fan supporting fasteners therethrough for directly securing a fan to the structure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Cong T. Dinh, John Archer
  • Patent number: D449584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Cong T. Dinh
  • Patent number: D462939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Cong T. Dinh