Patents by Inventor Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA

Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA 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).

  • Publication number: 20240030690
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is constructed for mounting an electrical wiring device at an incline with respect to a support. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for receiving and supporting the electrical wiring device. The mounting bracket is received in a recess open end of a support, such as the open end of an adapter for an electrical box. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to the support. A weatherproof cover overlies the electrical wiring device and the bracket for closing the electrical wiring device and providing a weatherproof seal between the cover and the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Jay Zbriger, Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Roy Joseph Itzler, Joseph Anthony DiMaria
  • Patent number: 11817689
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is constructed for mounting an electrical wiring device at an incline with respect to a support. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for receiving and supporting the electrical wiring device. The mounting bracket is received in a recess open end of a support, such as the open end of an adapter for an electrical box. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to the support. A weatherproof cover overlies the electrical wiring device and the bracket for closing the electrical wiring device and providing a weatherproof seal between the cover and the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael Jay Zbriger, Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Roy Joseph Itzler, Joseph Anthony Dimaria
  • Publication number: 20230327415
    Abstract: An electrical box including a central housing with a first side opening, a second side opening opposite the first side opening, and a rear opening, each of the first and second side openings configured to receive an electrical or data interface device, a first extension compartment around the first side opening, the first extension compartment including a first door, and a second extension compartment around the second side opening, the second extension compartment including a second door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jian Hua LI, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA
  • Patent number: 11735838
    Abstract: A terminal wire clamp including a body, an aperture defined by the body, and a first tab. The body has a front face, a back face opposite to the front face, and a side edge. The first tab extends from the side edge in a first direction outside of a plane defined by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Patent number: 11715941
    Abstract: An electrical box including a central housing with a first side opening, a second side opening opposite the first side opening, and a rear opening, each of the first and second side openings configured to receive an electrical or data interface device, a first extension compartment around the first side opening, the first extension compartment including a first door, a second extension compartment around the second side opening, the second extension compartment including a second door, and an exterior cover extending at least partially over the central housing, the first extension compartment, and the second extension compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jian Hua Li, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20230061786
    Abstract: A pedestal assembly includes a cover having a half egg shape, dome shape, or hemispheroid shape; a concrete/ground box connected to the cover; and a receptacle housing having one or more prereceptacles housed in between the cover and concrete/ground box. The cover is movable from a covered position covering the receptacle housing to an uncovered position allowing access to the receptacle housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20230060592
    Abstract: An electrical device enclosure is provided that includes an electrical device; a telescoping support member having the electrical device supported thereon; an electrical device region, the telescoping support member being configured to move the electrical device into a stored position in a first space defined in the electrical device region and to move the electrical device into a deployed position outside of the first space; and a hood pivotally connected to the electrical device for movement between a hooded position and an unhooded position. The hood and electrical device region have cooperating surfaces, the cooperating surfaces being configured and positioned so that movement of the electrical device to the stored position moves the hood into sealed contact with the electrical device to define a weather-tight space around the electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Felix Omar Perez
  • Publication number: 20220224091
    Abstract: An electrical box including a central housing with a first side opening, a second side opening opposite the first side opening, and a rear opening, each of the first and second side openings configured to receive an electrical or data interface device, a first extension compartment around the first side opening, the first extension compartment including a first door, a second extension compartment around the second side opening, the second extension compartment including a second door, and an exterior cover extending at least partially over the central housing, the first extension compartment, and the second extension compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Jian Hua LI, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA
  • Patent number: 11133659
    Abstract: A recessed floor box system is provided herein. The recessed floor box system includes a housing having a set of walls defining an interior chamber; a riser; a non-use cover; and an in-use cover. The riser is connected to the housing and includes an interior opening connected to the interior chamber. The non-use cover is positioned on the riser and across the interior opening. The in-use cover is positioned on the riser and at least partially defines an egress opening that provides access to the interior opening. The in-use cover includes an upper portion having a substantially planar surface and a lower portion having a latch mechanism to secure the cover over the riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Emircan Matthew Dumani
  • Patent number: 11121531
    Abstract: A splice for connecting a first and second cable tray includes first and second connectors. The first connector has a first base, a first tine extending from the first base having a first female connecting feature, and a second tine extend from the first base having a first male connecting feature. The first and second tine are separated by a first opening. The second connector has a second base, a third tine extending from the second base having a second female connecting feature, and a fourth tine extend from the second base having a second male connecting feature. The third tine and the fourth tine are separated by a second opening. The first and second connectors are configured to be connected together with the first female connecting feature mating with the second male connecting feature and the first male connecting feature mating with the second female connecting feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20210091483
    Abstract: A terminal wire clamp including a body, an aperture defined by the body, and a first tab. The body has a front face, a back face opposite to the front face, and a side edge. The first tab extends from the side edge in a first direction outside of a plane defined by the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Patent number: 10862225
    Abstract: A terminal wire clamp including a body, an aperture defined by the body, and a first tab. The body has a front face, a back face opposite to the front face, and a side edge. The first tab extends from the side edge in a first direction outside of a plane defined by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20200244055
    Abstract: A splice for connecting a first and second cable tray includes first and second connectors. The first connector has a first base, a first tine extending from the first base having a first female connecting feature, and a second tine extend from the first base having a first male connecting feature. The first and second tine are separated by a first opening. The second connector has a second base, a third tine extending from the second base having a second female connecting feature, and a fourth tine extend from the second base having a second male connecting feature. The third tine and the fourth tine are separated by a second opening. The first and second connectors are configured to be connected together with the first female connecting feature mating with the second male connecting feature and the first male connecting feature mating with the second female connecting feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20200176962
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is constructed for mounting an electrical wiring device at an incline with respect to a support. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for receiving and supporting the electrical wiring device. The mounting bracket is received in a recess open end of a support, such as the open end of an adapter for an electrical box. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to the support. A weatherproof cover overlies the electrical wiring device and the bracket for closing the electrical wiring device and providing a weatherproof seal between the cover and the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Jay ZBRIGER, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA, Roy Joseph ITZLER, Joseph Anthony DIMARIA
  • Publication number: 20200112156
    Abstract: A recessed floor box system is provided herein. The recessed floor box system includes a housing having a set of walls defining an interior chamber; a riser; a non-use cover; and an in-use cover. The riser is connected to the housing and includes an interior opening connected to the interior chamber. The non-use cover is positioned on the riser and across the interior opening. The in-use cover is positioned on the riser and at least partially defines an egress opening that provides access to the interior opening. The in-use cover includes an upper portion having a substantially planar surface and a lower portion having a latch mechanism to secure the cover over the riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Emircan Matthew Dumani
  • Publication number: 20200091626
    Abstract: A terminal wire clamp including a body, an aperture defined by the body, and a first tab. The body has a front face, a back face opposite to the front face, and a side edge. The first tab extends from the side edge in a first direction outside of a plane defined by the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Patent number: 10574044
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is provided for mounting an electrical wiring device at an incline with respect to a support. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for receiving and supporting the electrical wiring device. The mounting bracket is received in a recess open end of a support, such as the open end of an adapter for an electrical box. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to the support. A weatherproof cover overlies the electrical wiring device and the bracket for closing the electrical wiring device and providing a weatherproof seal between the cover and the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Jay Zbriger, Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Roy Joseph Itzler, Joseph Anthony Dimaria
  • Patent number: 10490912
    Abstract: A terminal wire clamp including a body, an aperture defined by the body, and a first tab. The body has a front face, a back face opposite to the front face, and a side edge. The first tab extends from the side edge in a first direction away from the front face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20180062278
    Abstract: A terminal wire clamp including a body, an aperture defined by the body, and a first tab. The body has a front face, a back face opposite to the front face, and a side edge. The first tab extends from the side edge in a first direction away from the front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
  • Publication number: 20160141850
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is provided for mounting an electrical wiring device at an incline with respect to a support. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for receiving and supporting the electrical wiring device. The mounting bracket is received in a recess open end of a support, such as the open end of an adapter for an electrical box. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to the support. A weatherproof cover overlies the electrical wiring device and the bracket for closing the electrical wiring device and providing a weatherproof seal between the cover and the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Jay ZBRIGER, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA, Roy Joseph ITZLER, Joseph Anthony DIMARIA