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).
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Patent number: 12224568Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Jian Hua Li, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20240413623Abstract: A floor box installation assembly includes a floor box, a pour pan, a first support, and a second support. The floor box has a bottom and a wall extending from the bottom to at least partially define a first interior having a wiring compartment. The wall can include a knockout. The pour pan is configured to be inserted into an opening in a floor deck. The pour pan has a bottom wall, a side wall extending from the bottom wall, and a side flange extending from the side wall. The bottom wall and side wall at least partially defining a second interior. The first support and second support are connected to the pour pan. The first and second supports are configured to support the floor box above the first interior so that a conduit can be connected in communication with the knockout above the pour pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Donald Wayne Nicholas, III, Athanasios Diakomis, Richard Benjamin Fabozzi
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Publication number: 20240266791Abstract: An above surface power distribution assembly includes a housing including a first housing portion supported by a support surface and a second housing portion movably coupled to the first housing portion. The second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion between a non-use position in which the second housing portion is secured relative to the first housing portion, and a use position in which the second housing portion is unsecured relative to the first housing portion. The power distribution assembly further includes a power distribution unit positioned within the housing, the power distribution unit including at least one power outlet in electrical communication with a power source. When the second housing portion is in the non-use position, the at least one power outlet is inaccessible, and when the second housing portion is in the use-position, the at least one powder outlet is accessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Gregory Lee Moler, Jian Hua Li, Kevin S. Lewellyn, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20240030690Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Michael Jay Zbriger, Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Roy Joseph Itzler, Joseph Anthony DiMaria
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Patent number: 11817689Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Jay Zbriger, Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Roy Joseph Itzler, Joseph Anthony Dimaria
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Publication number: 20230327415Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Jian Hua LI, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA
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Patent number: 11735838Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Patent number: 11715941Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Jian Hua Li, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20230061786Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20230060592Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Felix Omar Perez
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Publication number: 20220224091Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Jian Hua LI, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA
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Patent number: 11133659Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Emircan Matthew Dumani
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Patent number: 11121531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20210091483Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Patent number: 10862225Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20200244055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Publication number: 20200176962Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Michael Jay ZBRIGER, Joseph Nicholas CRETELLA, Roy Joseph ITZLER, Joseph Anthony DIMARIA
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Publication number: 20200112156Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Emircan Matthew Dumani
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Publication number: 20200091626Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: William Ramon Valentin, Joseph Nicholas Cretella
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Patent number: 10574044Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Michael Jay Zbriger, Joseph Nicholas Cretella, Roy Joseph Itzler, Joseph Anthony Dimaria