Patents by Inventor John K. Carrozzo
John K. Carrozzo 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: 20240077172Abstract: A compact swing arm assembly is provided that has a mounting pad, a base, and an extension. The extension is secured to the base at a slot so that the extension pivots with respect to the base about a pin through the slot and translates along the slot between a stowed position and a deployed position. The slot has a first end proximate the mounting pad and a second end remote from the mounting pad. The base has a first tab and a second tab. The extension, when stowed, is positioned with the pin in the slot proximate the second end and a first side of the extension is against the first tab at a stowed point of contact. The extension, when deployed, is positioned with the pin proximate the first end and the first side abutting the first and second tabs at two deployed points of contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Paul Anthony Orlowski, John K Carrozzo, Jr.
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Patent number: 10436993Abstract: A fiber optic cable external shield connector grounds a fiber optic cable having both a corrugated conductive shield and a strength member without removal of the outer protective layer of the fiber optic cable. The connector has a grounding cover and a cooperative grounding base each with an electrically conductive grounding assembly having an array of prongs. Bosses of the cover and bosses of the base are fastened together to force the prongs of the conductive assembly to pierce the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The prongs cooperatively pinch the strength member to ultimately connect the corrugated shield and strength member to an outside ground.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Electric Motion Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Skolozdra, John K. Carrozzo
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Publication number: 20190146170Abstract: A fiber optic cable external shield connector grounds a fiber optic cable having both a corrugated conductive shield and a strength member without removal of the outer protective layer of the fiber optic cable. The connector has a grounding cover and a cooperative grounding base each with an electrically conductive grounding assembly having an array of prongs. Bosses of the cover and bosses of the base are fastened together to force the prongs of the conductive assembly to pierce the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The prongs cooperatively pinch the strength member to ultimately connect the corrugated shield and strength member to an outside ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Electric Motion Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Skolozdra, John K. Carrozzo
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Patent number: 10185106Abstract: A fiber optic cable external shield connector grounds a fiber optic cable having both a corrugated conductive shield and a strength member without removal of the outer protective layer of the fiber optic cable. The connector has a grounding cover and a cooperative grounding base each with an electrically conductive grounding assembly having an array of prongs. Bosses of the cover and bosses of the base are fastened together to force the prongs of the conductive assembly to pierce the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The prongs cooperatively pinch the strength member to ultimately connect the corrugated shield and strength member to an outside ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Electric Motion Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Skolozdra, John K. Carrozzo
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Publication number: 20180259734Abstract: A fiber optic cable external shield connector grounds a fiber optic cable having both a corrugated conductive shield and a strength member without removal of the outer protective layer of the fiber optic cable. The connector has a grounding cover and a cooperative grounding base each with an electrically conductive grounding assembly having an array of prongs. Bosses of the cover and bosses of the base are fastened together to force the prongs of the conductive assembly to pierce the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The prongs cooperatively pinch the strength member to ultimately connect the corrugated shield and strength member to an outside ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Stephen A. Skolozdra, John K. Carrozzo
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Patent number: 9728354Abstract: An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Electric Motion Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Skolozdra, John K. Carrozzo
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Patent number: 9557509Abstract: A fiber optic external shield connector for grounding a fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is irreversibly mounted to the fiber optic cable using traditional tools. Prongs on the inside of the shield connector puncture the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is compatible with fiber optics cables having different diameters. The prongs are arranged to complement the geometry of the fiber optic cables for the specific application. The prongs contact an inner conductive sheath of the cable and connect the conductive sheath electrically to an outside ground. This engagement does not expose the internal portions of the fiber optic cable to outside elements such as moisture.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Electric Motion Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Skolozdra, William J. Balfour, Jr., John K. Carrozzo
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Publication number: 20160252697Abstract: A fiber optic external shield connector for grounding a fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is irreversibly mounted to the fiber optic cable using traditional tools. Prongs on the inside of the shield connector puncture the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is compatible with fiber optics cables having different diameters. The prongs are arranged to complement the geometry of the fiber optic cables for the specific application. The prongs contact an inner conductive sheath of the cable and connect the conductive sheath electrically to an outside ground. This engagement does not expose the internal portions of the fiber optic cable to outside elements such as moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Stephen A. Skolozdra, William J. Balfour, JR., John K. Carrozzo
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Publication number: 20150144468Abstract: An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Stephen A. Skolozdra, John K. Carrozzo