Patents by Inventor Karl E. Mortensen

Karl E. Mortensen 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).

  • Captive retaining spring
    Patent number: 7673842
    Abstract: A captive retaining spring for a recessed mounting assembly has a retaining spring which is adjustable to compensate for multiple ceiling thicknesses, does not require the use of tools for installation, and may be assembled by the manufacturer and shipped ready for installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V
    Inventors: Craig S. Nevers, Kevin Willis, Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones, Karl E. Mortensen, Robert J. Wedekind
  • Captive Retaining Spring
    Publication number: 20080023894
    Abstract: A captive retaining spring for a recessed mounting assembly has a retaining spring which is adjustable to compensate for multiple ceiling thicknesses, does not require the use of tools for installation, and may be assembled by the manufacturer and shipped ready for installation
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Craig S. Nevers, Kevin Willis, Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones, Karl E. Mortensen, Robert J. Wedekind
  • Wire spacers for connecting cables to connectors
    Patent number: 6250951
    Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a cable cavity at its cable connection end and a strain relief coupled to the connector body adjacent the cable connection end. The strain relief extends into the cable cavity. A wire spacer is mounted in the cable cavity adjacent to strain relief. This spacer has a central core and four radially outwardly projecting flanges. The flanges are angular spaced from one another by angles of substantially 90 degrees. The spacer maintains separation of twisted wired pairs in a cable which is secured to the connector by the strain relief to enhance the electrical performance of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John J. Milner, Joseph E. Dupuis, Alan C. Miller, Karl E. Mortensen
  • Wire spacers for connecting cables to connectors
    Patent number: 6099345
    Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a cable cavity at its cable connection end and a strain relief coupled to the connector body adjacent the cable connection end. The strain relief extends into the cable cavity. A wire spacer is mounted in the cable cavity adjacent to strain relief. This spacer has a central core and four radially outwardly projecting flanges. The flanges are angular spaced from one another by angles of substantially 90 degrees. The spacer maintains separation of twisted wired pairs in a cable which is secured to the connector by the strain relief to enhance the electrical performance of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John J. Milner, Joseph E. Dupuis, Alan C. Miller, Karl E. Mortensen