Patents by Inventor Randy Cloud
Randy Cloud 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).
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Patent number: 11936329Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a photovoltaic panel to a surface includes a mounting base that is supported on the surface. The mounting base defines an elongated opening that extends along an axis. A module mount can be coupled to the mounting base. The module mount includes a first mount portion that is received within the elongated opening of the mounting base such that the module mount is movable with respect to the mounting base along the axis. A second mount portion is coupled to the photovoltaic panel for mounting the photovoltaic panel to the surface through the mounting base.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Adam Deel, Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Randy Cloud, David Koehler, Jaanki Thakkar, John B. Markiewicz, Darius J. Kaunas
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Publication number: 20230382436Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Adam DEEL, Randy CLOUD
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Patent number: 11685413Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Patent number: 11661091Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Publication number: 20220200515Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a photovoltaic panel to a surface includes a mounting base that is supported on the surface. The mounting base defines an elongated opening that extends along an axis. A module mount can be coupled to the mounting base. The module mount includes a first mount portion that is received within the elongated opening of the mounting base such that the module mount is movable with respect to the mounting base along the axis. A second mount portion is coupled to the photovoltaic panel for mounting the photovoltaic panel to the surface through the mounting base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Adam DEEL, Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Randy CLOUD, David KOEHLER, Jaanki THAKKAR, John B. MARKIEWICZ, Darius J. KAUNAS
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Publication number: 20200216099Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Publication number: 20200198662Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Adam DEEL, Randy Cloud
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Patent number: 10576996Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.Inventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Publication number: 20170144674Abstract: A line bypass system includes a support structure including a first support portion and a second support portion spaced apart from the first support portion. The support structure includes an attachment portion that attaches the first support portion to the second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion define a first opening on a first side of the attachment portion and a second opening on a second side of the attachment portion. The first opening movably receives a first guide wire and the second opening movably receives a second guide wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Patent number: 9573602Abstract: A line bypass system is provided having a guide wire. The line bypass system has a support structure defining a first channel, into which a first wire portion of the guide wire is received. The support structure has a second channel, extending parallel to the first channel, into which a second wire portion of the guide wire is received. The first channel is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of a robot with the first wire portion and the second channel is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of a robot with the second wire portion as the robot traverses the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Preformed Line ProductsInventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Patent number: 8901428Abstract: A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion includes a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion includes a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.Inventors: Keith Miller, Mark Stransky, Mark Burns, Robert Peterson, Randy Cloud, Thomas Martin Haic
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Patent number: 8901429Abstract: A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a leg section that covers a portion of the electrical conductor. A cover section covers a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section can include a body portion that is coupled to the leg section at a first coupling location. The cover section includes an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a second coupling location located on an opposite side of the body portion relative to the first coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. A method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.Inventors: Keith Miller, Mark Burns, Robert Peterson, Tom Haic, Randy Cloud
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Publication number: 20140262485Abstract: A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion comprises a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion comprises a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTSInventors: Keith Miller, Mark Stransky, Mark Burns, Robert Peterson, Randy Cloud
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Publication number: 20140262435Abstract: A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a leg section that covers a portion of the electrical conductor. A cover section covers a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section can include a body portion that is coupled to the leg section at a first coupling location. The cover section includes an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a second coupling location located on an opposite side of the body portion relative to the first coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. A method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Preformed Line ProductsInventors: Keith Miller, Mark Burns, Robert Peterson, Tom Haic, Randy Cloud
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Publication number: 20140261053Abstract: A line bypass system is provided having a guide wire. The line bypass system has a support structure defining a first channel, into which a first wire portion of the guide wire is received. The support structure has a second channel, extending parallel to the first channel, into which a second wire portion of the guide wire is received. The first channel is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of a robot with the first wire portion and the second channel is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of a robot with the second wire portion as the robot traverses the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Preformed Line ProductsInventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud
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Patent number: 8554043Abstract: An adaptable connection enclosure (ACE) is disclosed. The ACE can employ a number of different connector blocks thereby enhancing versatility to address a myriad of different connection scenarios. In aspects, the ACE can support coax, coax/fiber, coax/CAT5, fiber/CAT5, fiber or CAT5 connector blocks without altering the ACE housing. In accordance therewith, adapter plates can be employed to effect the interchangeability.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud, Chris Grubish
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Publication number: 20120257862Abstract: An adaptable connection enclosure (ACE) is disclosed. The ACE can employ a number of different connector blocks thereby enhancing versatility to address a myriad of different connection scenarios. In aspects, the ACE can support coax, coax/fiber, coax/CAT5, fiber/CAT5, fiber or CAT5 connector blocks without altering the ACE housing. In accordance therewith, adapter plates can be employed to effect the interchangeability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Adam Deel, Randy Cloud, Chris Grubish
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Publication number: 20120132762Abstract: A cable wedge assembly that can streamline installation of cabling assemblies upon trees and other structures is provided. For example, the cable wedge assembly need not require specialized tools for installation. Rather, the unique features and functions of the assembly attach to a cable merely by inserting a cable through the assembly, tightening a portion of the connector upon another and establishing tension in the cable. Once cable tension is established, the integral wedges seat causing attachment to and retention of the cable. This attachment and retention is effected by way of split conical inserts disposed within the housing of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Bryan Casenhiser, Randy Cloud, Naji Sahlani, Chris Mook
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Patent number: 7376325Abstract: The specification discloses a cable (e.g., fiber optic) housing assembly that facilitates securing cables and splices within its interior while providing a convenient work tray to assist a technician when splicing cables above ground level. The housing assembly can be equipped with a grommet and bobbin assembly that secures cables within the interior of the housing. Additionally, modular splice blocks can be configured within the interior of the housing in order to secure cable splices. In aspects, these modular splice blocks can be added as needed in a variety of configurations, including but not limited to, vertical stacking, horizontal back-to-back, or the like. The modular characteristics of the splice blocks enhance the as-needed extensibility of the housing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventors: Randy Cloud, Chris Grubish, Dan Levac, Mark Stransky
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Patent number: 7309194Abstract: One or more embodiments of the invention enable a boring head to hold a boring tool at an adjustable offset from the axis of rotation in a balanced configuration while maintaining stability when rotating at high speed. The apparatus comprises a boring head body, a bar holder and dial screw, a boring bar, a balance shaft and a balance weight. The apparatus may be configured for a given diameter of operation through use of alternate size components and offsetting a balance weight to account for the components in use. One method of determining the various components to use comprises weighing the various components and creating a lookup table for quick lookup to enable machinists to quickly change the bore range on a machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Criterion Machine WorksInventors: William Keefe, Randy Cloud, Robert Wahlstrom