Patents by Inventor Joseph Bier

Joseph Bier 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: 11183778
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods of securing a C-Frame to a cable run during the installation process of a cable tap are disclosed. A holding device is removably coupled to an interface positioned adjacent to a C-Frame loosely coupled to a cable run. The holding device which is coupled to the interface is slid over and onto the C-Frame, thereby securing the C-Frame to the cable run. Thereafter, a cable tap is coupled to the C-Frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Richards Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Christopher Juillet, Richard Fox, Joseph Bier
  • Patent number: 11174654
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of assembling a bracket assembly on a cross-arm is disclosed. The bracket assembly comprises a bracket, adjustable plate, first accessory frame, and second accessory frame. First accessory frame and second accessory bracket are coupled to the bracket with captive nuts. The bracket assembly is secured to a cross-arm by the adjustable plate, which is coupled to the bracket with at least one guide pin and an adjustable plate bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Christopher Juillet, Richard Fox, Joseph Bier
  • Patent number: 11063417
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a push on cap for an electrical cable that can be both temporary and permanent. The cap includes an extension that can be folded back for temporary installation of the cap on the cable, and unfolded onto the cable for permanent installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Joseph Bier, Christopher A. Juillet, Jeff Madden
  • Publication number: 20200235500
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods of securing a C-Frame to a cable run during the installation process of a cable tap are disclosed. A holding device is removably coupled to an interface positioned adjacent to a C-Frame loosely coupled to a cable run. The holding device which is coupled to the interface is slid over and onto the C-Frame, thereby securing the C-Frame to the cable run. Thereafter, a cable tap is coupled to the C-Frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Juillet, Richard Fox, Joseph Bier
  • Publication number: 20200091699
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a push on cap for an electrical cable that can be both temporary and permanent. The cap includes an extension that can be folded back for temporary installation of the cap on the cable, and unfolded onto the cable for permanent installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Bier, Christopher A. Juillet, Jeff Madden
  • Patent number: 10498128
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a push on cap for an electrical cable that can be both temporary and permanent. The cap includes an extension that can be folded back for temporary installation of the cap on the cable, and unfolded onto the cable for permanent installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Joseph Bier, Christopher A. Juillet, Jeff Madden
  • Publication number: 20190242150
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of assembling a bracket assembly on a cross-arm is disclosed. The bracket assembly comprises a bracket, adjustable plate, first accessory frame, and second accessory frame. First accessory frame and second accessory bracket are coupled to the bracket with captive nuts. The bracket assembly is secured to a cross-arm by the adjustable plate, which is coupled to the bracket with at least one guide pin and an adjustable plate bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Juillet, Richard Fox, Joseph Bier
  • Publication number: 20180254623
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a push on cap for an electrical cable that can be both temporary and permanent. The cap includes an extension that can be folded back for temporary installation of the cap on the cable, and unfolded onto the cable for permanent installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Bier, Christopher A. Juillet, Jeff Madden
  • Patent number: 9379526
    Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier
  • Publication number: 20150282363
    Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier
  • Publication number: 20100116638
    Abstract: A socket assembly for use with a cable joint, the socket assembly including a shut off device for disabling the power to the socket after a predetermined period of time, the socket having a body having an interface for connecting to an electric device, a power lead connected to the interface at one end and constructed and arranged to be connected to the cable joint at the other end, a ground lead connected to the interface, and a neutral lead connected to the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Glenn J. Luzzi, Joseph Bier
  • Patent number: 5315869
    Abstract: A gas meter assembly having a universal type connector subassembly. This gas meter assembly includes a gas meter, inlet piping, outlet piping, and a connector unit which has a U-shaped inlet pipe, a Z-shaped outlet pipe, and a strut fixedly connected to the U-shaped inlet pipe and connected to the Z-shaped outlet pipe. The strut has a first hole with a first axis receiving the inlet pipe and has a second hole with a second axis receiving an upper portion of the Z-shaped outlet pipe for rotating through a selective angle a lower portion of the Z-shaped outlet pipe with a third axis, so that the spacing between the first and third axes can be made either more or less than the spacing between the first and second axis, in order to match the spacing between inlet and outlet connections of the meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bier, Richard Fox
  • Patent number: RE47096
    Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier
  • Patent number: RE48578
    Abstract: An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Company, a New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Bruce Bier, Mantas Jarasunas, Joseph Bier