Patents by Inventor Joseph Chopp

Joseph Chopp 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: 7789359
    Abstract: An auxiliary cable bracket having a main plate and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the main plate and is positioned spaced apart from the main plate such that the frame of a ladder rack section can be positioned therebetween. At least one tooth is formed on a surface of at least one of the mounting plate and the main plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A Chopp, Jr., Lawrence E. Mosley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7597516
    Abstract: Fastener device secures two separate structures together and may ground electrical current running through the structures. In one embodiment, fastener includes a plurality of projections for removing paint from an external surface of one structure. Depending on relative hardness measurements, the plurality of projections may also penetrate the structure. In another embodiment, fastener may be utilized to secure and ground rack/patch panel systems that house electrical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert G. Bucciferro, Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Larry S. Mohr
  • Patent number: 7568871
    Abstract: A bonding stud for a data center cabinet comprises a body adapted to geometrically conform to a cage nut hole within the cabinet. The body may comprise opposing threaded studs and an annular shoulder that extends outward from the body to provide contact and bonding with ground strips used in connection with the data center cabinet. Projections formed between the shoulder and the sides of the body may penetrate the surface of the frame rails of the data center cabinet to provide a bond to the base metal of the frame rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., James M. Arredondo
  • Publication number: 20080264688
    Abstract: An auxiliary cable bracket having a main plate and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the main plate and is positioned spaced apart from the main plate such that the frame of a ladder rack section can be positioned therebetween. At least one tooth is formed on a surface of at least one of the mounting plate and the main plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Chopp, Lawrence E. Mosley
  • Publication number: 20070177959
    Abstract: A bonding stud for a data center cabinet comprises a body adapted to geometrically conform to a cage nut hole within the cabinet. The body may comprise opposing threaded studs and an annular shoulder that extends outward from the body to provide contact and bonding with ground strips used in connection with the data center cabinet. Projections formed between the shoulder and the sides of the body may penetrate the surface of the frame rails of the data center cabinet to provide a bond to the base metal of the frame rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Chopp, James M. Arredondo
  • Patent number: 7183489
    Abstract: The compression connector has a first body portion including a first hook and a first ramp extending therefrom to form a first main wire port. The first body portion also has a second hook and a second ramp extending therefrom to form a first tap wire port. The first body portion further has a second tap wire port and a third tap wire port positioned between the first main wire port and the first tap wire port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert W. Kossak, Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Robert L. Sokol, Steven R. Bitz
  • Publication number: 20060257229
    Abstract: Fastener device secures two separate structures together and may ground electrical current running through the structures. In one embodiment, fastener includes a plurality of projections for removing paint from an external surface of one structure. Depending on relative hardness measurements, the plurality of projections may also penetrate the structure. In another embodiment, fastener may be utilized to secure and ground rack/patch panel systems that house electrical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Robert Bucciferro, Joseph Chopp, Larry Mohr
  • Publication number: 20060201695
    Abstract: The compression connector has a first body portion including a first hook and a first ramp extending therefrom to form a first main wire port. The first body portion also has a second hook and a second ramp extending therefrom to form a first tap wire port. The first body portion further has a second tap wire port and a third tap wire port positioned between the first main wire port and the first tap wire port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Kossak, Joseph Chopp, Robert Sokol, Steven Bitz
  • Patent number: 7053307
    Abstract: The compression connector has a first body portion including a first hook and a first ramp extending therefrom to form a first main wire port. The first body portion also has a second hook and a second ramp extending therefrom to form a first tap wire port. The first body portion further has a second tap wire port and a third tap wire port positioned between the first main wire port and the first tap wire port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert W. Kossak, Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Robert L. Sokol, Steven R. Bitz
  • Publication number: 20050098341
    Abstract: A compression connector for securing wires therein is disclosed. The compression connector has a first body portion including a first hook and a first ramp extending therefrom to form a first main wire port. The first body portion also has a second hook and a second ramp extending therefrom to form a first tap wire port. The first body portion further has a second tap wire port and a third tap wire port positioned between the first main wire port and the first tap wire port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Kossak, Joseph Chopp, Robert Sokol, Steven Bitz
  • Patent number: 6668427
    Abstract: A metal cable tie is disclosed. The cable tie includes an elongate metallic strap, a metallic locking head, and metallic roller means. The strap has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The head is secured to the first end of the strap for receiving the second end of the strap. The head comprises a strap entry face, a strap exit face, and a strap-receiving aperture extending therebetween. The head further comprises a floor and a roof which diverge in the direction of the exit face. The metallic roller means lockingly engages the strap, and the head comprises retention means disposed adjacent the exit face for captively holding the roller means within the head. The roller means is movable between a threading position wherein the roller means is disposed adjacent the exit face and the retention means, and a locking position wherein the roller means is closer the entry face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Bulanda, Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Bernard J. O'Grady, David P. Newman
  • Publication number: 20030204937
    Abstract: A metal cable tie is disclosed. The cable tie includes an elongate metallic strap, a metallic locking head, and metallic roller means. The strap has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The head is secured to the first end of the strap for receiving the second end of the strap. The head comprises a strap entry face, a strap exit face, and a strap-receiving aperture extending therebetween. The head further comprises a floor and a roof which diverge in the direction of the exit face. The metallic roller means lockingly engages the strap, and the head comprises retention means disposed adjacent the exit face for captively holding the roller means within the head. The roller means is movable between a threading position wherein the roller means is disposed adjacent the exit face and the retention means, and a locking position wherein the roller means is closer the entry face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: John J. Bulanda, Joseph A. Chopp, Bernard J. O'Grady, David P. Newman
  • Patent number: 6179191
    Abstract: An apparatus for advancing one or more lengths of wire in consistent successive increments includes a pair of cooperating gripper members. A first gripper and a second gripper are provided for advancing the length of wire, and are slideably located within a slot. A reciprocating press assembly having inclined surfaces is used to motivate the grippers. The inclined surfaces are inserted between the grippers and force the grippers to move away from each other during the downstroke of the plunger. Springs force the grippers back toward each other, and aid in repositioning the grippers and moving the wire. While one gripper grips and advances the wire, the second gripper is repositioning and not gripping the wire. The press assembly activates and advances one gripper during a downstroke, and activates and advances the other gripper during an upstroke. Also, during the downstroke, one inactive gripper is repositioned, while on the upstroke, the other inactive gripper is repositioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph Chopp
  • Patent number: 5402592
    Abstract: An information marker for conforming display around an elongate object having a longitudinal axis includes a planar information display surface of sufficient flexibility to conform to the shape of the elongate object, a plurality of embossments in the information display surface arranged to display an informational symbol field, wherein longer peripheral edges of each of the embossments are aligned parallel to an embossment alignment direction, and a fastener for securing the marker around the elongate object in a desired display orientation of the informational symbol field such that the embossment alignment direction is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate object whereby the flexibility of the planar information display surface is not degraded by the embossments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Bernard J. O'Grady
  • Patent number: 4399592
    Abstract: A tie for forming a plurality of objects into a bundle and for holding a pair of objects together comprising an elongate metallic strap, a metallic locking head disposed adjacent one end of the strap for receiving the other end of the strap and metallic roller means captively held within the head for lockingly engaging the strap. The head includes a strap entry face, a strap exit face and a strap-receiving aperture extending between the faces. The head further comprises a floor and a roof diverging in the direction of the exit face. The roller means is movable between a threading position in which it is disposed adjacent the exit face and a locking position wherein the roller means is closer the entry face. The tie further includes strap deflection means functioning along with the roller means to effect a bend in the threaded portion of the strap whereby the threaded strap is maintained in engagement with the roller means without regard to the orientation of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Chopp, Jr., Larry S. Mohr