Patents by Inventor Lan-Ping Ling

Lan-Ping Ling 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: 11005250
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion including a body portion, and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a first fastener. The first alignment opening extends along a first alignment axis between. A second portion defines a second alignment opening, extending along a second alignment axis, through which the second portion receives the first fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure. The alignment portion is movable relative to the body portion between a first position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are coaxial, and a second position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are non-coaxial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Adam Michael Deel, Lan-Ping Ling, Cameron Joseph Clines, Jacob Jeffrey Palmer
  • Patent number: 10790654
    Abstract: A support device for supporting a wire includes a first support portion. A second support portion includes a first leg portion and a second leg portion that extends linearly and is attached to the first leg portion and to the first support portion. A third support portion includes a third leg portion having a third inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the third axial opening, and a third outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the third axial opening. The third inwardly facing surface and the third outwardly facing surface have a different surface roughness. A fourth leg portion has a fourth inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the fourth axial opening, and a fourth outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the fourth axial opening. The fourth inwardly facing surface and the fourth outwardly facing surface have a same surface roughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.
    Inventors: Lan-Ping Ling, Cameron Wallace
  • Publication number: 20200112157
    Abstract: A support device for supporting a wire includes a first support portion. A second support portion includes a first leg portion and a second leg portion that extends linearly and is attached to the first leg portion and to the first support portion. A third support portion includes a third leg portion having a third inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the third axial opening, and a third outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the third axial opening. The third inwardly facing surface and the third outwardly facing surface have a different surface roughness. A fourth leg portion has a fourth inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the fourth axial opening, and a fourth outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the fourth axial opening. The fourth inwardly facing surface and the fourth outwardly facing surface have a same surface roughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Lan-Ping Ling, Cameron Wallace
  • Publication number: 20200028343
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion including a body portion, and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a first fastener. The first alignment opening extends along a first alignment axis between. A second portion defines a second alignment opening, extending along a second alignment axis, through which the second portion receives the first fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure. The alignment portion is movable relative to the body portion between a first position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are coaxial, and a second position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are non-coaxial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Adam Michael Deel, Lan-Ping Ling, Cameron Joseph Clines, Jacob Jeffrey Palmer
  • Patent number: 10184502
    Abstract: An insert for a conductor clamp has a body portion for applying a clamping force to a conductor. The insert includes an insert body receivable by the body portion of the conductor clamp. The insert body has a first surface adapted to face a portion of the conductor. The insert body is made from a non-metallic and electrically non-conductive material. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the first surface of the insert body. A friction enhancing material applied to at least a portion of the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.
    Inventors: Jonathon Olszewski, Lan-Ping Ling
  • Patent number: 9859695
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion is removably coupled to the body portion. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side of the alignment portion. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.
    Inventors: Mark Burns, Lan-Ping Ling, David C. Sunkle
  • Publication number: 20170141552
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion is removably coupled to the body portion. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side of the alignment portion. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Burns, Lan-Ping Ling, David C. Sunkle
  • Publication number: 20170108144
    Abstract: An insert for a conductor clamp has a body portion for applying a clamping force to a conductor. The insert comprises an insert body receivable by the body portion of the conductor clamp. The insert body has a first surface adapted to face a portion of the conductor. The insert body is made from a non-metallic and electrically non-conductive material. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the first surface of the insert body. A friction enhancing material applied to at least a portion of the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Jonathon Olszewski, Lan-Ping Ling
  • Patent number: 9556975
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products
    Inventors: Mark Burns, Lan-Ping Ling, David C. Sunkle
  • Publication number: 20140367531
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Burns, Lan-Ping Ling, David C. Sunkle