Patents by Inventor Richard R. Picard

Richard 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: 11777234
    Abstract: A power cord includes at least one electrically insulated wire, including a wire conductor disposed within an insulated sleeve, and a connection terminal. The connection terminal includes a crimp portion crimped and soldered to the wire conductor at least one end of the at least one insulated wire. The power cord further includes a heat shrink sleeve covering the crimp portion of the connection terminal and a portion of the insulated sleeve of the at least one electrically insulated wire, and an overmold molded around at least a portion of the heat shrink sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: THE WIREMOLD COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 11217912
    Abstract: A power cord includes at least one electrically insulated wire, including a wire conductor disposed within an insulated sleeve, and a connection terminal. The connection terminal includes a crimp portion crimped and soldered to the wire conductor at at least one end of the at least one insulated wire. The power cord further includes a heat shrink sleeve covering the crimp portion of the connection terminal and a portion of the insulated sleeve of the at least one electrically insulated wire, and an overmold molded around at least a portion of the heat shrink sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: THE WIREMOLD COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 10804739
    Abstract: A power station includes a connection box with at least one receptacle and a wireless power transmitting assembly operatively connected to the connection box. The wireless power transmitting assembly is adapted to transfers wireless power. A power cord may be connected to the connection box to supply power to the connection box and the wireless power transmitting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: THE WIREMOLD COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
  • Patent number: 10777986
    Abstract: A power cord includes at least one electrically insulated wire, including a wire conductor disposed within an insulated sleeve, and a connection terminal. The connection terminal includes a crimp portion crimped and soldered to the wire conductor at at least one end of the at least one insulated wire. The power cord further includes a heat shrink sleeve covering the crimp portion of the connection terminal and a portion of the insulated sleeve of the at least one electrically insulated wire, and an overmold molded around at least a portion of the heat shrink sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE WIREMOLD COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Publication number: 20180323636
    Abstract: A portable charger tray includes an internal rechargeable power supply and a first wireless power transmitter connected to the internal rechargeable power supply for wirelessly charging a portable electronic device. A wireless power charging system includes the portable charger tray for wirelessly charging the portable electronic device and a dock for charging the internal rechargeable power supply of the portable charger tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Richard R. Picard
  • Publication number: 20180316168
    Abstract: A power cord includes at least one electrically insulated wire, including a wire conductor disposed within an insulated sleeve, and a connection terminal. The connection terminal includes a crimp portion crimped and soldered to the wire conductor at at least one end of the at least one insulated wire. The power cord further includes a heat shrink sleeve covering the crimp portion of the connection terminal and a portion of the insulated sleeve of the at least one electrically insulated wire, and an overmold molded around at least a portion of the heat shrink sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 10069289
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a cover assembly for an in-floor fitting includes an upper ring, a lower ring connectable to a housing configured to accommodate electrical receptacles, and a flange member clamped between the upper ring and the lower ring. The flange member extends radially outward from the upper ring and lower ring and is configured to support the in-floor fitting on a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Daron Callahan, Richard R. Picard
  • Patent number: 10020645
    Abstract: An electrical box includes a body, a cover that is movable relative to the body, and an electrical connection point that is mounted to the cover. The electrical connection point may be one or more of an electrical receptacle, a data jack, and/or the like. The cover may be attached to the body by a sliding hinge connection or a sliding pin connection that allows the cover to rotate relative to the body as well as translate relative to the body. An air pocket substantially filling a compartment in the cover is maintained during an opening or closing of the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Publication number: 20180109141
    Abstract: A power station includes a connection box with at least one receptacle and a wireless power transmitting assembly operatively connected to the connection box. The wireless power transmitting assembly is adapted to transfers wireless power. A power cord may be connected to the connection box to supply power to the connection box and the wireless power transmitting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
  • Publication number: 20170244231
    Abstract: An electrical box includes a body, a cover that is movable relative to the body, and an electrical connection point that is mounted to the cover. The electrical connection point may be one or more of an electrical receptacle, a data jack, and/or the like. The cover may be attached to the body by a sliding hinge connection or a sliding pin connection that allows the cover to rotate relative to the body as well as translate relative to the body. An air pocket substantially filling a compartment in the cover is maintained during an opening or closing of the electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 9653897
    Abstract: An electrical box includes a body, a cover that is movable relative to the body, and an electrical connection point that is mounted to the cover. The electrical connection point may be one or more of an electrical receptacle, a data jack, and/or the like. The cover may be attached to the body by a sliding hinge connection or a sliding pin connection that allows the cover to rotate relative to the body as well as translate relative to the body. An air pocket substantially filling a compartment in the cover is maintained during an opening or closing of the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 9653900
    Abstract: An electrical box includes a body, a cover that is movable relative to the body, and an electrical connection point that is mounted to the cover. The electrical connection point may be one or more of an electrical receptacle, a data jack, and/or the like. The cover may be attached to the body by a sliding hinge connection that allows the cover to rotate relative to the body as well as translate relative to the body. An air pocket substantially filling a compartment in the cover is maintained during an opening or closing of the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Patent number: 9640960
    Abstract: A customizable bus system includes a system module containing one or more accessory modules and is easily mounted along a surface in a workspace, such as the underside of a cabinet. The accessory modules provide conveniently located utility services and applications such as power, lighting or media connections, and may be interchanged within the bus system to provide particular services and applications where they are needed most. Additionally, the bus system may include a control center for controlling the operation of one or more of the accessory modules, such as manually or automatically. The bus system may also include multiple housings that are functionally linked, such as by a connector module having couplings for mechanically linking with housings and providing electrical or other connectivity between the housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Phillip Donald Prestigomo, Richard R. Picard
  • Publication number: 20170063063
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a cover assembly for an in-floor fitting includes an upper ring, a lower ring connectable to a housing configured to accommodate electrical receptacles, and a flange member clamped between the upper ring and the lower ring. The flange member extends radially outward from the upper ring and lower ring and is configured to support the in-floor fitting on a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Daron Callahan, Richard R. Picard
  • Publication number: 20160359305
    Abstract: An electrical box includes a body, a cover that is movable relative to the body, and an electrical connection point that is mounted to the cover. The electrical connection point may be one or more of an electrical receptacle, a data jack, and/or the like. The cover may be attached to the body by a sliding hinge connection or a sliding pin connection that allows the cover to rotate relative to the body as well as translate relative to the body. An air pocket substantially filling a compartment in the cover is maintained during an opening or closing of the electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Publication number: 20160181859
    Abstract: A wireless charging system includes a power supply, a plurality of wireless charging transmitters adapted to be mounted on an underside of a surface, and a power distribution system adapted to connect the plurality of wireless charging transmitters to the power supply. The plurality of wireless charging transmitters are configured to generate charging areas on a top side of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Gary Hess, Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo
  • Publication number: 20160150661
    Abstract: An electrical box includes a body, a cover that is movable relative to the body, and an electrical connection point that is mounted to the cover. The electrical connection point may be one or more of an electrical receptacle, a data jack, and/or the like. The cover may be attached to the body by a sliding hinge connection that allows the cover to rotate relative to the body as well as translate relative to the body. An air pocket substantially filling a compartment in the cover is maintained during an opening or closing of the electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard, Steven C. Thibault
  • Publication number: 20160118841
    Abstract: A wireless power charging station includes a bowl-shaped body with a bottom portion and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom portion. A wireless power transmitter is disposed within the bottom portion and connected to a power supply supplying power thereto. The wireless power transmitter is configured to transmit a wireless charging field upwardly from the bottom portion to a top of the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
  • Publication number: 20150249343
    Abstract: A power station includes a connection box with at least one receptacle and a wireless power transmitting assembly operatively connected to the connection box. The wireless power transmitting assembly is adapted to transfers wireless power. A power cord may be connected to the connection box to supply power to the connection box and the wireless power transmitting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
  • Patent number: D748057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Richard R. Picard, Philip Donald Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang