Patents by Inventor Paul R. Picard

Paul R. Picard 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: 10847286
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Publication number: 20200194144
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Patent number: 10622120
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: AFC Cable Systems. Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Publication number: 20200005965
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Patent number: 10431353
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Publication number: 20180268964
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Patent number: 10002689
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Publication number: 20160196897
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: AFC CABLE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Publication number: 20160196899
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad (MC) cable assembly includes a core having a plurality of power conductors cabled with a subassembly, each of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly including an electrical conductor, a layer of insulation, and a jacket layer. The MC cable assembly further includes an assembly jacket layer disposed over the subassembly, and a metal sheath disposed over the core. In one approach, the subassembly is a cabled set of conductors (e.g., twisted pair) operating as class 2 or class 3 circuit conductors in accordance with Article 725 of the National Electrical Code®. In another approach, the MC cable assembly includes a protective layer disposed around the jacket layer of one or more of the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly. In yet another approach, a bonding/grounding conductor is cabled with the plurality of power conductors and the subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Anthony Straniero, Paul R. Picard, Richard A. Ricci, Peter Lafreniere
  • Patent number: 8946549
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello
  • Patent number: 8658900
    Abstract: An AC cable that includes at a plurality of conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A bonding strip is disposed within the metal sheath and is in contact with the interior surface of the metal sheath to provide an electrical low-impedance fault return path for the AC cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello, Joseph D. Colangelo
  • Patent number: 8088997
    Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: WPFY, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Joseph D. Colangelo, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello
  • Publication number: 20090250239
    Abstract: An AC cable that includes at a plurality of conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A bonding strip is disposed within the metal sheath and is in contact with the interior surface of the metal sheath to provide an electrical low-impedance fault return path for the AC cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: WPFY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul R. Picard, Robert A. Pereira, Christopher J. DeMello, Joseph D. Colangelo