Patents by Inventor Ed Jacobs

Ed Jacobs 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).

  • Foundation system for electrical utility structures
    Patent number: 8677700
    Abstract: A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Fairbairn, Aubrey Jackson, Ed Jacobs, Steve Moline, Thad Mumm, Jim Palmer
  • Foundation System for Electrical Utility Structures
    Publication number: 20130227898
    Abstract: A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Fairbairn, Aubrey Jackson, Ed Jacobs, Steve Moline, Thad Mumm, Jim Palmer
  • Insulating cover for electrical connectors
    Patent number: 7094972
    Abstract: An insulated cover for electrical connectors which includes a transparent housing having a top section and a bottom section, a pair of opposing end walls and a plurality of flexible fingers extending inwardly from the periphery of an aperture in each end wall, which is formed when the top section and bottom section are joined together. The fingers have a plurality of transverse grooves which increase the flexibility of the fingers as they contact the electrical conductors entering the housing. The depth of the grooves increases towards their terminus to increase their flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio F. Rodrigues, Ronald L. Jackson, Ed Jacobs
  • Insulating cover for electrical connectors
    Publication number: 20060180333
    Abstract: An insulated cover for electrical connectors which includes a transparent housing having a top section and a bottom section, a pair of opposing end walls and a plurality of flexible fingers extending inwardly from the periphery of an aperture in each end wall. The fingers have a plurality of transverse grooves which increase the flexibility of the fingers. The depth of the grooves increases towards their terminus to increase their flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Julio Rodrigues, Ronald Jackson, Ed Jacobs
  • Insulating cover for electrical connectors
    Publication number: 20060011372
    Abstract: An insulated cover for electrical connectors which includes a transparent housing having a top section and a bottom section, a pair of opposing end walls and a plurality of flexible fingers extending inwardly from the periphery of an aperture in each end wall. The fingers have a plurality of transverse grooves which increase the flexibility of the fingers. The depth of the grooves increases towards their terminus to increase their flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Julio Rodrigues, Ronald Jackson, Ed Jacobs
  • Step device
    Patent number: D655597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc
    Inventors: Jared Matzek, Ed Jacobs