Patents by Inventor Raymond M Hill

Raymond M Hill 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: 10407985
    Abstract: A bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The bracket has a bottom portion, sidewalls, and an upper portion. The bracket is positioned under the rectangular body of the ladder rung and secured thereto with an interference fit. At least one cable is positioned on the ladder rung and the upper portion of the bracket. A tie secures the cable to the upper portion of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse, Janina B. Nebes
  • Publication number: 20180163469
    Abstract: A bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The bracket has a bottom portion, sidewalls, and an upper portion. The bracket is positioned under the rectangular body of the ladder rung and secured thereto with an interference fit. At least one cable is positioned on the ladder rung and the upper portion of the bracket. A tie secures the cable to the upper portion of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse, Janina B. Nebes
  • Patent number: 9882365
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20170149224
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Patent number: 9587433
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gsset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Patent number: 9312672
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a split cable gland with a first body member and a second body member. The first and second body members each have a main section and a threaded shaft extending from the main section. The inner surface of each main section has vertical slots. The split cable gland also includes gasket members with a plurality of outwardly extending ribs. The outwardly extending ribs are positioned within the vertical slots in the main sections. The first and second body members surround the cable extending through the opening in a cabinet to create a seal and strain relief arrangement around the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Hill, Steven J. Sargis
  • Publication number: 20150275578
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly is disclosed. The cradle clamp bracket assembly secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Publication number: 20150083486
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a split cable gland with a first body member and a second body member. The first and second body members each have a main section and a threaded shaft extending from the main section. The inner surface of each main section has vertical slots. The split cable gland also includes gasket members with a plurality of outwardly extending ribs. The outwardly extending ribs are positioned within the vertical slots in the main sections. The first and second body members surround the cable extending through the opening in a cabinet to create a seal and strain relief arrangement around the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Hill, Steven J. Sargis
  • Patent number: 8013259
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a divider clip that holds a divider wall in a multi-channel raceway. The divider clip includes a base and sidewalls extending from ends of the base. The divider clip also includes removable clip fingers that extend from the base. One of the removable clip fingers is located at the center of the base while a second removable clip finger is located closer to one of the sidewalls. One of the clip fingers is removed from the divider clip to enable the remaining clip finger to hold to divider wall to separate the raceway into either a 50/50 channel split, a 60/40 channel split or a 40/60 channel split.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Hill, Richard L. Harper, Robert T. Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 7671277
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a multi-channel raceway system with a raceway and a fitting component. The raceway includes a base with a bottom and sidewalls that define a channel and a divider wall positioned within the channel. The fitting component includes a base with a bottom and sidewalls that define a channel and a plurality of sets of raised projections. The fitting component also includes a fitting divider wall positioned within the channel of the fitting component. The fitting divider wall includes at least one positioning tab along the bottom of the fitting divider wall for engaging the raised projections extending from the fitting base to secure the fitting divider wall to the fitting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Hill, Robert T. Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20100000782
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a multi-channel raceway system with a raceway and a fitting component. The raceway includes a base with a bottom and sidewalls that define a channel and a divider wall positioned within the channel. The fitting component includes a base with a bottom and sidewalls that define a channel and a plurality of sets of raised projections. The fitting component also includes a fitting divider wall positioned within the channel of the fitting component. The fitting divider wall includes at least one positioning tab along the bottom of the fitting divider wall for engaging the raised projections extending from the fitting base to secure the fitting divider wall to the fitting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Hill, Robert T. Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20090308654
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a divider clip that holds a divider wall in a multi-channel raceway. The divider clip includes a base and sidewalls extending from ends of the base. The divider clip also includes removable clip fingers that extend from the base. One of the removable clip fingers is located at the center of the base while a second removable clip finger is located closer to one of the sidewalls. One of the clip fingers is removed from the divider clip to enable the remaining clip finger to hold to divider wall to separate the raceway into either a 50/50 channel split, a 60/40 channel split or a 40/60 channel split.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Hill, Richard L. Harper, Robert T. Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 7390977
    Abstract: A versatile device that enables at least one receptacle to be installed in a raceway system. The versatile device includes a hanging box and a faceplate adapter. The hanging box is secured to the raceway system and the faceplate adapter is positioned over the hanging box and secured to the raceway system. The hanging box has a compartment that houses at least one receptacle and a removable divider wall that is positioned within the compartment. The faceplate adapter has a main body with an aperture for providing access to the hanging box. The main body of the faceplate adapter also has a removable section that is positioned within the aperture such that removal of the removable section expands the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Raymond M Hill
  • Patent number: 7112748
    Abstract: A versatile device that enables at least one receptacle to be installed in a raceway system. The versatile device includes a hanging box and a faceplate adapter. The hanging box is secured to the raceway system and the faceplate adapter is positioned over the hanging box and secured to the raceway system. The hanging box has a compartment that houses at least one receptacle and a removable divider wall that is positioned within the compartment. The faceplate adapter has a main body with an aperture for providing access to the hanging box. The main body of the faceplate adapter also has a removable section that is positioned within the aperture such that removal of the removable section expands the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Raymond M Hill