Patents by Inventor Randall T. Woods

Randall T. Woods 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: 7829797
    Abstract: A raceway system routes power and communication cabling in separate channels but terminates the power and communication cabling in a common center channel. The raceway system includes a base, outer walls and inner walls, one of the outer walls and one of the inner walls define a first outer channel, adjacent inner walls define a center channel and one of the outer walls and one of the inner walls define a second outer channel. The raceway system also includes a plurality of covers connected to the inner and outer walls to cover the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Randall T. Woods, Rodney G. Rouleau, Craig A. Zagorski
  • Patent number: 7687713
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Rodney G. Rouleau, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 7586041
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Randall T Woods
  • Publication number: 20080289847
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Randall T. Woods
  • Publication number: 20080196941
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Rodney G. Rouleau, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 7408114
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 7375280
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles F. VanderVelde, Rodney G Rouleau, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 6903265
    Abstract: A hinged duct system having a base and a cover hingedly attached to the base. The base has a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall that define a channel therebetween. The cover has a top wall, a first end portion and a second end portion. The cover is attached to one of the sidewalls of the base by a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has a hook member located at a distal end of one of the sidewalls of the base and a hook member located at one of the end portions of the cover. A flexible member is disposed along the hinge mechanism to preventing the cover from sliding with respect to the base when the cover rotates about the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Randall T. Woods, Rodney G. Rouleau
  • Patent number: 6037543
    Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Nicoli, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 5998732
    Abstract: A modular raceway outlet station for use with a trunking duct which has a divider wall and a top access opening, includes an offset power box having a projection extending lateral from a top wall of the box having a top portion and an abutment portion which depends from the furthest extent of the top portion and is adapted to be substantially aligned with an edge of the top access opening, wherein the abutment portion does not project into the top access opening; and an opening formed in the abutment portion of the projection which communicates with an aperture formed in a side wall of the box adjacent the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Randall T. Woods, Charles VanderVelde
  • Patent number: 5753855
    Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Nicoli, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 5747733
    Abstract: A wire raceway fitting enclosure assembly including a base which has at least one side projection, and a cover which has at least one side rib depending from the top wall to retain a portion of the side projection in an interference fitting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventors: Randall T. Woods, Robert Nicoli