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).
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Publication number: 20150249343Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
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Publication number: 20120293921Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: THE WIREMOLD COMPANYInventors: Mark Makwinski, Phillip Donald Prestigomo, Richard R. Picard
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Patent number: 8093510Abstract: A cable raceway system includes a device bracket and a device cover for outfitting an elongate cable raceway with a downward facing electrical device. The raceway, configured for attachment to a wall surface, is of the type having an interior wireway. The device bracket is cooperative with the raceway for access to the wireway, and includes a device support for connecting an electrical device to the bracket, in a downward facing orientation with respect to the raceway. More particularly, when an electrical device is attached to the device support, an access face of the electrical device is oriented generally perpendicularly with respect to the wall surface. The cover cooperates with the bracket and raceway for covering the bracket, and has a faceplate portion complementary to the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
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Patent number: 7973237Abstract: An outlet assembly installed over an existing device box and wiring to provide an integrated appearance for a new low voltage installation alongside the existing device box, without requiring disturbance of the existing device box or wiring.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventor: Richard R. Picard
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Publication number: 20100155133Abstract: A cable raceway system includes a device bracket and a device cover for outfitting an elongate cable raceway with a downward facing electrical device. The raceway, configured for attachment to a wall surface, is of the type having an interior wireway. The device bracket is cooperative with the raceway for access to the wireway, and includes a device support for connecting an electrical device to the bracket, in a downward facing orientation with respect to the raceway. More particularly, when an electrical device is attached to the device support, an access face of the electrical device is oriented generally perpendicularly with respect to the wall surface. The cover cooperates with the bracket and raceway for covering the bracket, and has a faceplate portion complementary to the electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
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Patent number: 7741568Abstract: A cable raceway system includes a device bracket and a device cover for outfitting an elongate cable raceway with a downward facing electrical device. The raceway, configured for attachment to a wall surface, is of the type having an interior wireway. The device bracket is cooperative with the raceway for access to the wireway, and includes a device support for connecting an electrical device to the bracket, in a downward facing orientation with respect to the raceway. More particularly, when an electrical device is attached to the device support, an access face of the electrical device is oriented generally perpendicularly with respect to the wall surface. The cover cooperates with the bracket and raceway for covering the bracket, and has a faceplate portion complementary to the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
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Publication number: 20100122466Abstract: An alignment apparatus includes an adapter base having a support for rotatably mounting a laser level device thereon and at least one bracket receptacle adapted to attach to an end of a raceway-mounting bracket or other type of bracket. The adapter base may also include more than one type of bracket receptacle to accommodate different types of brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard
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Publication number: 20100084182Abstract: An outlet assembly installed over an existing device box and wiring to provide an integrated appearance for a new low voltage installation alongside the existing device box, without requiring disturbance of the existing device box or wiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: The Wiremold CompanyInventor: Richard R. Picard, JR.
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Patent number: 7645935Abstract: An outlet assembly installed over an existing device box and wiring to provide an integrated appearance for a new low voltage installation alongside the existing device box, without requiring disturbance of the existing device box or wiring.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventor: Richard R. Picard, Jr.
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Patent number: 7569775Abstract: T-shaped raceway base components are provided of standard length, and the flat back plate portions are scored at intervals. The forwardly projecting web portion of the T-shaped base has a leading edge that defines opposed flanges for receiving cover components, and these covers also mount to the top and bottom marginal edges of the back plate. These marginal edges and the flange defining leading edge provide regions of continuity for the raceway base to give the base sufficient stiffness so the web itself can be slotted at each of the same intervals where the lines of weakening are provided. To sever the base at one of these intervals, the installer can snip these three edge regions of continuity, and flex the base to separate it at a selected interval location. The same concept is used to provide the same advantage for raceway base coupling elements that can be used to join raceway components with gaps therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard
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Patent number: 7544900Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard, Jeffery Hemingway, Shawn Stempinski
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Publication number: 20090056970Abstract: A power mat provides power to a variety of locations throughout a room, without obstructing traffic through the room. The power mat covers at least a portion of the floor of the room, and comprises a plurality of outlets, at least one cable connecting the plurality of outlets and an inlet plug for providing power to the mat from the external outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Nathan Hoffman, Richard R. Picard, JR.
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Patent number: 7456366Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Mark Makwinski, Richard R. Picard, Jeffery Hemingway, Shawn Stempinski
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Patent number: D693769Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang
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Patent number: D695224Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang
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Patent number: D703611Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang
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Patent number: D708359Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang
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Patent number: D709831Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang
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Patent number: D710805Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Philip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang
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Patent number: D718718Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Wiremold CompanyInventors: Richard R. Picard, Phillip D. Prestigomo, Taesuk Yang