Patents by Inventor Daniel Lalancette
Daniel Lalancette 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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Publication number: 20130277103Abstract: A breakable protector plate is provided for preventing damage to wires or cables which are behind the protector plate. The plate comprises a weakened break line. To prevent nails or screws from penetrating the reduced material thickness at the break line, the surface of the break line is raised with respect to the plate in order to redirect nails or screws into a greater thickness area of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Daniel Lalancette
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Publication number: 20130279086Abstract: A meter socket for a meter box includes a set of meter jaws to receive a watt-hour meter, a bypass conductor member to selectively connect the meter jaws and provide a bypass for the watt-hour meter, and an activator for the bypass conductor member. The activator is configured to be activated by a user through a closed meter box to move the bypass conductor member from a metered position to a bypass position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Yves Boucher, Marie-Eve Bernard, Michele Di Lillo
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Publication number: 20130280967Abstract: A conductive member for mounting a meter socket line connector includes an aperture configured to receive a fastener for the line connector and a protrusion in a different plane than that of the aperture. The protrusion includes a first notch configured to receive a first-size line connector that is secured to the conductive member by the fastener through the aperture and a second notch configured to receive a second-size line connector that is secured to the conductive member by the fastener through the aperture. The protrusion is configured to receive a corner of either the first-size line connector or the second-size line connector without changes to the conductive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Yves Boucher
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Publication number: 20130256025Abstract: A system may include a load-side conduit including a plurality of punch-outs for passing utility wires to a building. The system may also include a utility box having an opening to receive the load-side conduit. The utility box receives utility wires from a utility-side conduit. In one embodiment, the load-side conduit may include a plurality of mounting flanges for suspending the load-side conduit from the utility box. In one embodiment, the load-side conduit includes a mounting strap, attached to the load-side conduit, for mounting the load-side conduit onto a building. In one embodiment, the load-side conduit includes a body and a cover. The body may include locking flanges and the cover may include hooks to engage the locking flanges to secure the cover to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Cardin, Marie-Ève Bernard, Benoît Orban, Patrick Mainville, Daniel Lalancette
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Patent number: 8523506Abstract: Consistent with embodiments described herein, a one-piece staple for affixing electrical or communications wires or staples includes a body portion and at least three leg elements extending from the body portion. The first leg element and the second leg element define a first cable receiving area, and the second leg element and the third leg element define a second cable receiving area. The at least three leg elements are configured for secure insertion into a structural support element.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventors: Brian MacDonald, Daniel Lalancette, Mike Di Lillo
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Publication number: 20130137294Abstract: A new connector for attaching conductor wires to a metersocket is disclosed. The design of the connector allows the wires to be laid in along the side of the connector and requires little bending and slack in the wire. Once seated in place, the connector can be secured using a set screw that keeps the conductor wire in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Cardin, Daniel Lalancette
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Patent number: 8344248Abstract: An electrical box may include a top side and a bottom side that are connected to one another by panels. Each of the top side and bottom side may include a front portion with a side edge, a front edge and a back edge, a back portion with a side edge, a front edge and a back edge, and an angled portion connecting the front portion to the back portion, the back portion being offset with respect to the front portion. The angled portion may include a transition edge that joins the back edge of the front portion to the back edge of the back portion. The transition edge may provide for space for maneuvering the electrical box aligned to a wall stud in a wall assembly out of the wall assembly through a hole in a drywall of the wall assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Marc-Antoine Veillette
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Patent number: 8328573Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector including a first housing having a contact and a second connector configured for connection with the first connector, wherein the second connector includes a second housing having a conductor. The first connector is configured for connection to the second connector in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is not in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector. In the second position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Yves Boucher, Guy J. A. Duval, Daniel Lalancette
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Publication number: 20120126070Abstract: A plate for protecting a cable along a stud is provided that prevents damage to the cable when screws or nails are inserted through drywall and into the stud. The plate comprises a channel for receiving the cable and a flange which is attached to the channel for mounting the plate. A retaining tab is used to retain the cable within the channel. The channel is shaped such that a series of plates can be joined together in partial overlapping arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Ioan-Liviu Lupsa, Serge Michaud, Pierre Aubin
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Patent number: 8097806Abstract: An electrical outlet box assembly includes an electrical outlet box and a cable protector. The outlet box includes a box interior for accommodating an electrical fixture and an electrical cable terminated to the fixture. The outlet box includes a mounting tab having a threaded aperture therethrough. The mounting screws are insertable through the aperture of the mounting tab. The cable protector is positioned adjacent the mounting tab for separating the mounting screw from the interior of the box for preventing contact between the mounting screw and the cable terminated therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Yves Boucher, Ian Rubin de la Borbolla
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Publication number: 20110262216Abstract: A locking device that prevents a rooftop support device from being separated into upper and lower parts is disclosed. The locking device stops the lower base from being fully unscrewed from the upper platform. The device automatically releases to allow the lower base to be screwed back onto the upper platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Daniel Lalancette
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Publication number: 20110192941Abstract: A multi-purpose universal support is disclosed that can be configured to support multiple pipes, pipe junctions, vertical strut channels, horizontal strut channels, and thread rods. The disclosed support system allows for quicker installation, easy height adjustments, and a fewer supports than previously known supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Alain Michaud, Adrian Paunescu, Dominic England, William Smith
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Publication number: 20110083871Abstract: An electrical box may include a top side and a bottom side that are connected to one another by panels. Each of the top side and bottom side may include a front portion with a side edge, a front edge and a back edge, a back portion with a side edge, a front edge and a back edge, and an angled portion connecting the front portion to the back portion, the back portion being offset with respect to the front portion. The angled portion may include a transition edge that joins the back edge of the front portion to the back edge of the back portion. The transition edge may provide for space for maneuvering the electrical box aligned to a wall stud in a wall assembly out of the wall assembly through a hole in a drywall of the wall assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Marc-Antoine Veillette
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Publication number: 20110038689Abstract: Consistent with embodiments described herein, a one-piece staple for affixing electrical or communications wires or staples includes a body portion and at least three leg elements extending from the body portion. The first leg element and the second leg element define a first cable receiving area, and the second leg element and the third leg element define a second cable receiving area. The at least three leg elements are configured for secure insertion into a structural support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Brian MacDonald, Daniel Lalancette, Mike Di Lillo
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Publication number: 20100323542Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector including a first housing having a contact and a second connector configured for connection with the first connector, wherein the second connector includes a second housing having a conductor. The first connector is configured for connection to the second connector in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is not in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector. In the second position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and the conductor of the second connector is in electrical contact with the contact in the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Yves Boucher, Guy J. A. Duval, Daniel Lalancette
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Patent number: 7757875Abstract: An electrical outlet box extension comprising a perimetrical side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface having an open front face and an open rear face and defining an interior space, and having at least one outwardly protruding resilient tab located on the side wall outer surface. The box extension is designed for adjustable insertable receipt within an electrical outlet box for increasing the depth of the box.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Ioan Liviu Lupsa
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Patent number: 7752731Abstract: An extender and a method for making an extender for an electrical box is provided. The extender includes: a side wall having a length with first and second ends and a width with first and second edges, wherein the side wall is configured so that the first and second ends are in contact with each other. The extender also includes: a first member extending from the first end; a first embossed area on the first end; a second member extending from the second end; and a second embossed area on the second end. The first member is bent so that it contacts the second embossed area and the second member is bent so that it contacts the first embossed area to connect the first and second ends. The extender can have a pair of tabs extending from the first edge on opposing wall sections and each tab can have a mounting screw aperture.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Lalancette
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Patent number: D615498Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Lalancette
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Patent number: D625591Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Brian MacDonald, Daniel Lalancette, Mike Di Lillo
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Patent number: D649434Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Alain Michaud, Adrian Paunescu, Dominic England, William Smith