Patents by Inventor Dan Michaelis

Dan Michaelis 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).

  • Electrical outlet box
    Patent number: 7087836
    Abstract: An electrical outlet box assembly provides for the accommodation of dual voltage fixtures. The outlet box assembly accommodates electrical fixtures and data fixtures along separate mounting axes. The electrical outlet box assembly provides for increased capacity while meeting applicable code requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Archer, Dan Michaelis, Ron Wright
  • Receptacle retainer for snap-in style receptacles
    Patent number: 7052308
    Abstract: A retaining device for a surface mounted electrical receptacle that includes: a substantially flat base plate, wherein the base plate connects to the receptacle; and a plurality of legs extending outwardly and upwardly from the base plate. The plurality of legs are adapted to contact the back side of the mounting surface and secure the electrical receptacle to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Cong Thanh Dinh, Dan Michaelis
  • Receptacle retainer for snap-in style receptacles
    Publication number: 20050250370
    Abstract: A retaining device for a surface mounted electrical receptacle that includes: a substantially flat base plate, wherein the base plate connects to the receptacle; and a plurality of legs extending outwardly and upwardly from the base plate. The plurality of legs are adapted to contact the back side of the mounting surface and secure the electrical receptacle to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Drane, Cong Dinh, Dan Michaelis
  • Electrical outlet box
    Publication number: 20040159456
    Abstract: An electrical outlet box assembly provides for the accommodation of dual voltage fixtures. The outlet box assembly accommodates electrical fixtures and data fixtures along separate mounting axes. The electrical outlet box assembly provides for increased capacity while meeting applicable code requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Archer, Dan Michaelis, Ron Wright
  • Electrical outlet box
    Patent number: 6727428
    Abstract: An electrical outlet box assembly provides for the accommodation of dual voltage fixtures. The outlet box assembly accommodates electrical fixtures and data fixtures along separate mounting axes. The electrical outlet box assembly provides for increased capacity while meeting applicable code requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Archer, Dan Michaelis, Ron Wright
  • Electrical outlet box
    Publication number: 20020117317
    Abstract: An electrical outlet box assembly provides for the accommodation of dual voltage fixtures. The outlet box assembly accommodates electrical fixtures and data fixtures along separate mounting axes. The electrical outlet box assembly provides for increased capacity while meeting applicable code requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Archer, Dan Michaelis, Ron Wright