Patents by Inventor Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo

Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo 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: 7348488
    Abstract: Raceway for electrical cables having a channel-shaped base element made up of a flat bottom wall, and two side walls which form with the flat bottom wall respective blunt edges and which have a plurality of narrow cut-outs that are parallel and extend perpendicular to the flat bottom wall, and a series of slits arranged between the flat bottom wall and the narrow cut-outs. Each slit extends as far as the flat bottom wall, completely sectioning the blunt edge that the flat bottom wall forms with the side wall. The flat bottom wall is provided with a weakening line extending parallel to the blunt edge. The raceway allows a cable to be deviated through one of the side walls without having to deviate the cable vertically, by breaking away one of vertical flanges defined between the two narrow cut-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Unex Aparellaje Electrico S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6835038
    Abstract: A wall plug suitable for fixing a threaded fastener member to a compact architectural member. The plug is a tubular body portion formed by: a fore portion provided internally with an orifice for insertion of the threaded fastener member and externally with anti-rotation ribs; a long central expansion portion, having longitudinal through slots; and a short rear tail portion for final screwing; and a cup for receiving the head portion of the threaded fastener member having a bottom wall in which said orifice opens for insertion of the threaded fastener member and the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of any part of the tubular body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20040254273
    Abstract: The invention relates to a synthetic resin extrudable composition, lacking halogens, which comprises a polycarbonate resin associated with an ABS resin and incorporating phosphate, polysiloxane, fluorinated, zinc and/or antimonium oxide salt and inorganic extender type flame-retardant agents. The composition according to the invention has a high level of fire-resistance corresponding to the I2 classification of the French norm NF-F16.102.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: UNEX APARELLAJE ELECTRICO, S.L., L 'Hospitalet de Llobregat
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6679629
    Abstract: A device for manually opening a flexible package, in the form of a bag (1) made from plastics film which is closed by a weld line of closure (4) which is arranged at a filling mouth (2) in such a way as to leave a free skirt. The bag (1) has, at one side end of the filling mouth (2), a weakening line (3) of defined length which is located between the weld line of closure (4) of the filling mouth (2) and a free edge (5) of the filling mouth (2), with the weakening line (3) being directed in such a way as to be located in a contemplated trajectory of manual tearing of the bag (1). The trajectory intersects the weld line of closure (4) and extends across a corner (6) of the bag (1) immediately adjacent the weakening line (3), defining a delivery orifice (10). It is applied preferably to bags of the type for containing a plurality of articles which have to be maintained in a controlled environment and/or must be removed one by one through a small sized delivery orifice (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6536718
    Abstract: A pressure plug for supporting electric cables, of the type that is forced into a hole formed in a wall and including a flattened head, a passage for receiving a fastening member therein, and a rigid shaft provided along the entire length thereof, except over a short thicker portion, where it is connected to the head, with a plurality of annular ribs that are identical and equidistantly spaced apart. Each and every one of the annular ribs has two or more radial gaps that, in mutual linear correspondence, define a like number of longitudinal slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20030012618
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wall plug, suitable for fixing a threaded fastener member (12, 13) to a compact architectural member. The plug is formed by a tubular body portion (1) formed by: [i] a fore portion (2) provided internally with an orifice for insertion of the threaded fastener member (12, 13) and externally with anti-rotation means (17); [ii] a long central expansion portion (3), having longitudinal through slots (21); and [iii] a short rear tail portion (4) for final screwing. According to the invention it also comprises a cup (5) for housing completely and loosely the head portion of the threaded fastener member (12, 13), which is provided with a bottom wall (11) in which said orifice opens for insertion of the threaded fastener member (12, 13); and the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of any part of the tubular body member (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Aparellaje Electrico, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6498296
    Abstract: Connector device for electric cable carrier tray sections, which come together at a point of connection, each of the cable carrier tray sections including a straight elongate U-shaped body member, where each arm of the U defines a side wall and a bottom wall extends between both side walls, where the connecting device comprises at least one joining member for the connection of two electrical cable carrier tray sections, which change direction at the point of connection, and are attached together by the side walls by securing means, wherein the joining member is rigid and is differentiated in two parts, where the parts form a fixed angle therebetween in a central region of the joining member and each of the parts has means for attachment to the sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Aparella Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6494414
    Abstract: A retainer device for conductors in an electrical raceway, which is applicable to raceways formed by the association of a U-shaped base section with a cover section. The base section is provided in the walls thereof with equidistant narrow transverse slots which define therebetween outstanding transverse tabs or strips which form a comb-like arrangement. The device is formed by an open narrow annular member of a right prismatic profile, the bottom portion thereof corresponds to the right internal cross section of the base section, of the raceway to which it is directed. The member has a bottom portion, two wall portions and two free end portions. The two free end portions are located at the level of the open side of the base section and face each other in an overhanging fashion and are partially overlapping. The two wall portions are provided with projections to interact with the walls and/or with the wall portion of an adjacent member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20020158169
    Abstract: A support plate member for electrical cable carrier trays is differentiated in the longitudinal direction in two ideal halves, one of which is provided with means for attachment to be attached to one of the ends of a first tray section of a pair of tray sections to be joined, while the other of said halves lacks attachment means and forms a stirrup for the free seating of the end of a second tray section of the pair. The second tray section has degrees of freedom relative to the support plate member and to the first cable carrier tray section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20020088637
    Abstract: A pressure plug for supporting electric cables, of the type that is forced under percussion into a hole purposely formed in a wall and which is formed by differentiated portions such as a flattened head (2), provided with means for the insertion of a flexible tie or another binding element, and a rigid shaft (7) provided along the entire length thereof, except over a short thicker portion, where it is connected to the head (2), with a plurality of annular ribs (9) that are identical and equidistantly spaced apart. Each and every one of the annular ribs (9) has two or more radial gaps (10) that, in mutual linear correspondence, define a like number of longitudinal slots (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Aparellaje Electrico, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20020088630
    Abstract: An internal longitudinal compartmentalization wall for a raceway for electrical wires is provided with spaced apart transfer areas (4) susceptible of placing two adjacent compartments (3a, 3b) in communication with each other, determining openings (5) to allow the electrical wires (6) to pass from one to another of adjacent compartments (3a, 3b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Aparellaje Electrico, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20020066586
    Abstract: Connector device for electric cable carrier tray sections, which come together at a point of connection, each of the cable carrier tray sections comprising a straight elongate U-shaped body member, where each arm of the U defines a side wall and a bottom wall extends between both side walls, where the connecting device comprises at least one joining member for the connection of two electrical cable carrier tray sections, which change direction at the point of connection, and are attached together by the side walls by securing means, wherein the joining member is rigid and is differentiated in two parts, where the parts form a fixed angle therebetween in a central region of the joining member and each of the parts has means for attachment to the sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6335485
    Abstract: A box for installation of an electrical apparatus in a raceway for electrical cables. The box is fixed in the raceway which is formed by association of a base section and a cover section. The base section and the cover section are formed by the extrusion of a thermoplastic insulating material, wherein the base section is provided longitudinally on the inside of the edges of the walls thereof with shaped tubular beads, longitudinally forming an upper groove for the coupling of ribs of the cover section and a lower inverted spine opposite said groove. The box is formed by an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is attachable to the electrical apparatus and engageable in the groove of the shaped tubular beads. The lower portion is located with a slight clearance below the upper portion, and provided with a seating for the inverted spines of the shaped tubular beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Publication number: 20010006208
    Abstract: A retainer device for conductors in an electrical raceway, which is applicable mainly to raceways formed by the association of a U-shaped base section (2) with a cover section, in which the base section (2) is provided in the walls thereof with equal equidistant narrow transverse slots which define therebetween outstanding transverse tabs or strips which form a comb-like arrangement. The device is formed by an open narrow annular member (1) of right prismatic profile, the bottom portion whereof corresponds to the right internal cross section of the base section (2), of the raceway to which it is directed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6188018
    Abstract: The device comprises: [a] a base member having a lower plate; an upper plate; a transverse wall extending between both plates; two first side walls, with a front portion attached to the lower plate and a rear portion associated with the upper plate and capable of being separated therefrom; and windows located in the upper plate and removable therefrom; and [b] a cover member having a front embouchure portion; a rear covering portion; second side walls and a rear wall. The cover member and the base member may be coupled together, defining an embouchure for communicating with an opening of an electrical apparatus; the removal of the rear portions of the first side walls opens a space in which a portion of a base section of a raceway containing electrical conductors may be housed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6188024
    Abstract: Each raceway stretch includes a base section, external walls; one or more compartment walls providing for the existence of sub-raceways, folds capping the walls and forming longitudinal slots and a cover section for each sub-raceway. The internal bottom surfaces of each base section are coplanar and have juxtaposable end cuts over the whole extension thereof. The elbow includes for each sub-raceway, an angled closing member having skirts engageable simultaneously in longitudinal slots of both raceway stretches, closing portions of a sub-raceway of each stretch; and a covering member which, in said active position, covers said angled closing members from above and is provided with means for engagement with said base sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignees: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A., L'Hosptalet De Llobregat
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6156977
    Abstract: The device, in the active position thereof, provides for a connection between stretches of raceway, each of which includes: a base section with external walls and internal walls, providing for the existence of at least two sub-raceways, and a cover section. The internal surfaces of the bottom walls form between them a dihedral. For each sub-raceway, the device also includes a dihedral closing member, each provided with two end portions which, in the active position of the device, are respectively parallel to the internal surfaces of the bottom walls. Fixedly attached channel-like members project longitudinally from said end portions for connection to the walls of the base sections; and a covering member adapted to cover the closing members at least in part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6005187
    Abstract: The box is generally parallelepipedic and is provided with a bottom from which there extend major walls and minor walls. The major walls have first tabs of the same height, which are terminated by a suspension lip extending outwardly from the box. The minor walls are provided with two second tabs, between which there is a third tab having a reinforced lower region and a retaining tooth for engagement with an internal support frame of a raceway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito Navazo
  • Patent number: 5753856
    Abstract: A junction box for raceways applicable to a surface, formed by: an integral support base member including (i) a plate member, applicable to the surface and having an edge for fitting to a raceway; (ii) two tubular body members perpendicular to the plate member adjacent apexes having upper ends; (iii) adjustable members adapted to engage another raceway; and (iv) a first member for attachment to a lid member; a cable transfer member including: a structure holding removable sheet members and having a rear wall and a front wall; and being superimposable over the length of a raceway; and a lid member which is a hollow body having side walls and an upper cover and adjacent to house the base member and the cable transfer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito Navazo