Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Alan Wilson

Jeffrey Alan Wilson 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: 11962135
    Abstract: A splice clip for coupling discrete sections of a wire mesh cable tray. The splice clip can include a bolt with a base, a first ledge, and a second ledge opposing the first ledge. The base and the first and second ledges can define a passageway along the bolt. The splice clip can also include a retainer with a set of pockets, including a first pocket and a second pocket, and a set of guidance features configured to translate within the passageway to guide the bolt along and in engagement with the retainer. The first pocket can be configured to receive a first wire of a first discrete cable tray section and the second pocket can be configured to receive a second wire of a second discrete cable tray section. The bolt can be movable along the retainer between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Wilson, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Sameer Alam Salmani
  • Publication number: 20230400148
    Abstract: A bracket for adjustable-depth mounting of an electrical box relative to a support structure can include a support body and a support arm. The support body can be configured to be secured to the support structure. A fastener can be retained on the support arm and can be adjusted relative to the support arm to move the electrical box to be secured at any of a plurality of depths relative to the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Michael Hung-Sun Oh, Kevin Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11739882
    Abstract: A bracket for adjustable-depth mounting of an electrical box relative to a support structure can include a support body and a support arm. The support body can be configured to be secured to the support structure. A fastener can be retained on the support arm and can be adjusted relative to the support arm to move the electrical box to be secured at any of a plurality of depths relative to the support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Michael Hung-Sun Oh, Kevin Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20230261450
    Abstract: A splice clip for coupling discrete sections of a wire mesh cable tray. The splice clip can include a bolt with a base, a first ledge, and a second ledge opposing the first ledge. The base and the first and second ledges can define a passageway along the bolt. The splice clip can also include a retainer with a set of pockets, including a first pocket and a second pocket, and a set of guidance features configured to translate within the passageway to guide the bolt along and in engagement with the retainer. The first pocket can be configured to receive a first wire of a first discrete cable tray section and the second pocket can be configured to receive a second wire of a second discrete cable tray section. The bolt can be movable along the retainer between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Eric J. Wilson, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Sameer Alam Salmani
  • Publication number: 20220213988
    Abstract: A clip is provided for supporting a cylindrical object on a strut channel. The clip can include a clip body extending along a clip axis and can have a first end with a notch. The notch can be sized to receive a cylindrical object during installation of the clip to the strut channel when the clip body is positioned around the cylindrical object with the clip axis obliquely angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical object. The clip can also have a first set of arms extending from the first end of the clip body adapted to engage a first reentrant lip of a strut channel when the cylindrical object is received in the notch and a second set of arms extending from a second end of the clip body adapted to be resiliently flexible for engagement with a second reentrant lip of the strut channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Nathan Joseph Petek, Eric J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20210156512
    Abstract: A bracket for adjustable-depth mounting of an electrical box relative to a support structure can include a support body and a support arm. The support body can be configured to be secured to the support structure. A fastener can be retained on the support arm and can be adjusted relative to the support arm to move the electrical box to be secured at any of a plurality of depths relative to the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Michael Hung-Sun Oh, Kevin Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9930788
    Abstract: Coupling an electrical connector to a printed circuit board (PCB) involves disposing forms of conductive bonding agent on the PCB, pressing spring-loaded power pins of an electrical connector towards a surface of the PCB, heating the forms of conductive bonding agent, thereby at least partially melting the forms, pressing the spring-loaded power pins into the melted forms of conductive bonding agent, and holding the power pins in the forms until the forms have cooled enough to form a bond that holds the power pins, thereby forming an electrical connection between the one or more pins and the PCB. The spring-loaded power pins are configured to automatically lift away from the surface of the PCB when the bond is weakened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan P. Rice, Andre Pratama, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Firouz Felfeli
  • Publication number: 20160316571
    Abstract: Coupling an electrical connector to a printed circuit board (PCB) involves disposing forms of conductive bonding agent on the PCB, pressing spring-loaded power pins of an electrical connector towards a surface of the PCB, heating the forms of conductive bonding agent, thereby at least partially melting the forms, pressing the spring-loaded power pins into the melted forms of conductive bonding agent, and holding the power pins in the forms until the forms have cooled enough to form a bond that holds the power pins, thereby forming an electrical connection between the one or more pins and the PCB. The spring-loaded power pins are configured to automatically lift away from the surface of the PCB when the bond is weakened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: ALAN P. RICE, ANDRE PRATAMA, JEFFREY ALAN WILSON, FIROUZ FELFELI
  • Patent number: 9407015
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically disconnecting a power source in an electronic device. A data storage device is disclosed comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) and an electrical connector secured to the PCB, the electrical connector including a power pin having a power input contact portion configured to receive power from a communication interface connector, a substantially straight portion connected between the power input contact portion and a bend in the power pin, and an output arm connected between the bend at a first end and a power output contact portion at a second end, the power output contact portion being configured to be electrically coupled to the PCB via an electrical connection medium. The bend causes the output arm to lift away from the PCB when a bond between the power output contact portion and the electrical connection medium is broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan P. Rice, Andre Pratama, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Firouz Felfeli
  • Patent number: 7481786
    Abstract: A device for administering cold therapy to a human ankle, and a method for administering cold therapy to a human ankle using the device. In accordance with the invention, two opposing flexible sheet members are connected via a web that spans a gap between them. At least one insert that includes a flexible, fluid-tight pouch containing at least a chilled, non-gaseous, temperature retaining fluid is releasably secured to one of the flexible sheet members. The insert is positioned adjacent to either the lateral or medial side of the human ankle. Bottom portions of each of the opposing flexible sheet members are secured to each other underneath the human's foot. Straps extending from the opposing flexible sheet members are drawn in opposite directions, one over the ankle ligaments on the top of the foot and another around the leg above the ankle, to secure the device to the human's ankle and thereby provide cold therapy and compression thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Wendell-Alan Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan Wendell Flick, Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Max Benton, Michael Ray Mancias
  • Patent number: 7060086
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal treatment pack that includes a tubular body having a first opening, a second opening, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first opening, the inner surface and the second opening cooperate to define a passage through the tubular body for the limb. The inner surface and the outer surface of the tubular body are defined by a continuous film of flexible material such as a copolymer of polyester and polyurethane. A temperature-retaining fluid such as a water-based gel is received between the inner surface and the outer surface. Optionally, a thermal pack according to the invention can be covered with a fabric layer to provide insulation between the continuous film of flexible material and a user's skin. The diameter of the passage through the thermal treatment pack is preferably smaller than or equal to the diameter of the injured limb, which causes the inner surface of the thermal treatment pack to make contact the limb or an insulating wrap placed over the limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Wendell-Alan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Jonathan Wendell Flick
  • Patent number: 6852121
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal treatment pack that includes a tubular body having a first opening, a second opening, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first opening, the inner surface and the second opening cooperate to define a passage through the tubular body for the limb. The inner surface and the outer surface of the tubular body are defined by a continuous film of flexible material such as a copolymer of polyester and polyurethane. A temperature-retaining fluid such as a water-based gel is received between the inner surface and the outer surface. Optionally, a thermal pack according to the invention can be covered with a fabric layer to provide insulation between the continuous film of flexible material and a user's skin. The diameter of the passage through the thermal treatment pack is preferably smaller than or equal to the diameter of the injured limb, which causes the inner surface of the thermal treatment pack to make contact the limb or an insulating wrap placed over the limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Wendell-Alan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Jonathan Wendell Flick
  • Publication number: 20040098073
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal treatment pack that includes a tubular body having a first opening, a second opening, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first opening, the inner surface and the second opening cooperate to define a passage through the tubular body for the limb. The inner surface and the outer surface of the tubular body are defined by a continuous film of flexible material such as a copolymer of polyester and polyurethane. A temperature-retaining fluid such as a water-based gel is received between the inner surface and the outer surface. Optionally, a thermal pack according to the invention can be covered with a fabric layer to provide insulation between the continuous film of flexible material and a user's skin. The diameter of the passage through the thermal treatment pack is preferably smaller than or equal to the diameter of the injured limb, which causes the inner surface of the thermal treatment pack to make contact the limb or an insulating wrap placed over the limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Jonathan Wendell Flick
  • Patent number: 5678348
    Abstract: A fishing rod organizer is disclosed. The organizer includes a pair of circular, axially detached brackets. Each bracket has a like plurality of generally radial slots. A resilient element is disposed in each slot for releasably gripping a fishing rod that extends through the slot. The brackets are axially aligned to align each slot of one of the brackets with a corresponding slot of the other bracket such that a fishing rod extended through a respective aligned pair of slots is held by the brackets. A pair of restraining straps are provided. Each selectively encircles the respective bracket and carries a first hook and loop connector on an inside surface of the restraining strap. Each bracket carries a complementary second hook and loop connector that is disposed circumferentially about the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Zielinski, Jeffrey Alan Wilson
  • Patent number: D858262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Eric John Wilson