Patents by Inventor Kevin Larry Nelson

Kevin Larry Nelson 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: 8512061
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Publication number: 20120270427
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 8202110
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 8183475
    Abstract: A sealing assembly having a flexible sleeve and a means for sealing a top portion of the sleeve around a plurality of cables, such as by a hook and loop type fastener attached at the top portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is configured to receive at least one cable therethrough and a bottom portion of the sleeve is configured to be secured to a surface. The sleeve can also be electrically conductive such that the sleeve dissipates static electricity from the cable to the surface. The sealing assembly can also have a grommet positioned adjacent the bottom portion of the sleeve. The grommet has a first wall having a plurality of apertures for connecting the grommet to a surface and a second wall that extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and is configured to extend through an aperture in the surface. The second wall is flexible to protect the cable from sharp edges associated with the aperture in the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Dukes, Kevin Larry Nelson, Rhonda Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120108090
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 8113856
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 8112879
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 8020811
    Abstract: A cable bracket and strap assembly includes a cable bracket and a strap secured to the cable bracket. The cable bracket has a plurality of retention elements defining a plurality of conductor openings. The cable bracket also has a mounting flange, which includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The strap is secured to the cable bracket within the first aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7913957
    Abstract: An mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin Larry Nelson, James Thomas Pykett
  • Publication number: 20110065296
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7862365
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100229363
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100184313
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100126768
    Abstract: A sealing assembly having a flexible sleeve and a means for sealing a top portion of the sleeve around a plurality of cables, such as by a hook and loop type fastener attached at the top portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is configured to receive at least one cable therethrough and a bottom portion of the sleeve is configured to be secured to a surface. The sleeve can also be electrically conductive such that the sleeve dissipates static electricity from the cable to the surface. The sealing assembly can also have a grommet positioned adjacent the bottom portion of the sleeve. The grommet has a first wall having a plurality of apertures for connecting the grommet to a surface and a second wall that extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and is configured to extend through an aperture in the surface. The second wall is flexible to protect the cable from sharp edges associated with the aperture in the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Dukes, Kevin Larry Nelson, Rhonda Johnson
  • Patent number: 7723622
    Abstract: A sealing assembly having a flexible sleeve and a means for sealing a top portion of the sleeve around a plurality of cables, such as by a hook and loop type fastener attached at the top portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is configured to receive at least one cable therethrough and a bottom portion of the sleeve is configured to be secured to a surface. The sleeve can also be electrically conductive such that the sleeve dissipates static electricity from the cable to the surface. The sealing assembly call also have a grommet positioned adjacent the bottom portion of the sleeve. The grommet has a first wall having a plurality of apertures for connecting the grommet to a surface and a second wall that extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and is configured to extend through an aperture in the surface. The second wall is flexible to protect the cable from sharp edges associated with the aperture in the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Dukes, Kevin Larry Nelson, Rhonda Johnson
  • Patent number: 7722378
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7661632
    Abstract: A mounting device securable to a structure comprising a channel comprises a plate, a cable management member and an engagement member for securing the device to the structure. The mounting device may be secured to the structure by inserting an installation tool into the geometric opening and rotating the mounting device. The engagement member may comprise opposing retaining tabs extending from a bottom surface of the plate or opposing depressions formed in a top surface of the plate. The cable management member may comprise a pair of bridge arms that form a geometric opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignees: Panduit Corp., Bombardier Transportation GmbH
    Inventors: Jack E Caveney, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7600724
    Abstract: A mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin Larry Nelson, James Thomas Pykett
  • Publication number: 20090088027
    Abstract: A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David Scott Morrison, Marc Russell Obenshain, Kevin Larry Nelson
  • Patent number: 7503528
    Abstract: A cable mount for receiving and carrying cable bundles comprises a shaft and a cable tie receiving member. The shaft comprises a top end portion and a bottom end portion and first and second adjacent projections spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The adjacent projections extend radially from the shaft and are circumferentially displaced about the longitudinal axis relative to one another. The cable tie receiving member comprises a top surface and opposing sidewalls defining a slot to receive a cable tie. The cable tie receiving member is positioned at the top end portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Adams, Kevin Larry Nelson