Patents by Inventor Robert Crain
Robert Crain 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: 12494625Abstract: A cable bus management block for retaining cables having a housing with a base and two opposing sidewalls extending upward generally perpendicular to the base, and a set of channel rungs attached to the sidewalls and extending upward perpendicular to the base, where each of the channel rungs includes a channel along its length. A cable block spacer assembly sits within the channels of the channel rungs, wherein the cable block spacer assembly has a plurality of apertures through which the cables may be retained. The cable bus management block further includes an upper channel support having a channel for seating on top of the cable block spacer assembly, with a securement bar extending laterally across the cable bus management block between the sidewalls, with the securement bar attached to the channel rungs to hold the cable block spacer assembly in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2023Date of Patent: December 9, 2025Assignee: Cablofil, Inc.Inventors: Dallas Kellerman, Robert Crain
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Patent number: 12354250Abstract: An automated damage severity assessment system and method is disclosed. The present system scans and assesses roof damage, and generates a damage severity report without the oversight of a roof inspector. The system comprises a central database of reference images and data that is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure accuracy of the reports, and aims to reduce the errors and waste inherent in the current methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Inventors: Christopher R. McKinney, Robert Crain
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Publication number: 20250202204Abstract: A cable bus management block for retaining cables having a housing with a base and two opposing sidewalls extending upward generally perpendicular to the base, and a set of channel rungs attached to the sidewalls and extending upward perpendicular to the base, where each of the channel rungs includes a channel along its length. A cable block spacer assembly sits within the channels of the channel rungs, wherein the cable block spacer assembly has a plurality of apertures through which the cables may be retained. The cable bus management block further includes an upper channel support having a channel for seating on top of the cable block spacer assembly, with a securement bar extending laterally across the cable bus management block between the sidewalls, with the securement bar attached to the channel rungs to hold the cable block spacer assembly in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Inventors: Dallas KELLERMAN, Robert CRAIN
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Publication number: 20250202209Abstract: A cable bus management block for retaining cables having a housing with a base and two opposing sidewalls extending upward generally perpendicular to the base, and a set of channel rungs attached to the sidewalls and extending upward perpendicular to the base, where each of the channel rungs includes a channel along its length. A cable block spacer assembly sits within the channels of the channel rungs, wherein the cable block spacer assembly has a plurality of apertures through which the cables may be retained. The cable bus management block further includes an upper channel support having a channel for seating on top of the cable block spacer assembly, with a securement bar extending laterally across the cable bus management block between the sidewalls, with the securement bar attached to the channel rungs to hold the cable block spacer assembly in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: June 19, 2025Inventors: Dallas KELLERMAN, Robert CRAIN
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Publication number: 20250074806Abstract: The present disclosure presents desalination systems and related methods. One such method comprises receiving produced water brine; pre-treating the produced water brine to at least remove solids from the produced water brine; passing the pre-treated produced water brine through a freeze desalination equipment, wherein the pre-treated produced water is subject to freezing temperatures that are within 5 degrees Fahrenheit of the pre-treated produced water's freezing point; and/or separating frozen pre-treated produced water from unfrozen pre-treated produced water, wherein the frozen pre-treated produced water has a saline concentration that is reduced after being processed through the freeze desalination equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Robert Crain, Adrianne Lopez
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Patent number: 11664646Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U— or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignees: CABLOFIL, INC., LEGRAND FRANCE, LEGRAND SNCInventors: Dallas Kellerman, Robert Crain, Zachary Bridgeman, Alain Jadaud, Damien Adam
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Publication number: 20220393450Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U— or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Dallas KELLERMAN, Robert CRAIN, Zachary BRIDGEMAN, Alain JADAUD, Damien ADAM
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Patent number: 11404857Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U- or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignees: CABLOFIL, INC., LEGRAND FRANCE, LEGRAND SNCInventors: Dallas Kellerman, Robert Crain, Zachary Bridgeman, Alain Jadaud, Damien Adam
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Patent number: 11398720Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U- or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignees: Cablofil, Inc., Legrand France, Legrand SNCInventors: Dallas Kellerman, Robert Crain, Zachary Bridgeman, Alain Jadaud, Damien Adam
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Publication number: 20210313784Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U- or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Dallas KELLERMAN, Robert CRAIN, Zachary BRIDGEMAN, Alain JADAUD, Damien ADAM
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Publication number: 20210313785Abstract: A cable tray system including two or more cable tray sections comprising a first side rail and a second side rail arranged substantially parallel to one another and a floor extending between. The tray system also includes one or more flex-wires for joining the cable tray sections, where the flex-wires can be U- or loop-shaped. Upon exerting tension on the flex-wires, the first and second cable tray sections can move away from one another from a first position to a second position. In addition, the tray system includes a fastening device that removably locks the tray system into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Dallas KELLERMAN, Robert CRAIN, Zachary BRIDGEMAN, Alain JADAUD, Damien ADAM
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Patent number: 8253022Abstract: A suspension tray is provided that is adapted to hold a plurality of cables and/or wires that includes a device for electrically bonding and grounding the tray. The tray includes a series of spokes forming a wire mesh support on which the cables and/or wires are placed. The device (which serves to electrically bond and ground the tray) includes a plurality of conductive elements affixed to the wire mesh support. Each conductive element may include two side portions and a middle portion. The two side portions are preferably sealed with a paint composition and the middle portion includes a conductive surface that is capable of electrically bonding and grounding the tray.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Cablofil, Inc.Inventors: Robert Crain, Dallas Kellerman
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Publication number: 20100320334Abstract: A suspension tray is provided that is adapted to hold a plurality of cables and/or wires that includes a device for electrically bonding and grounding the tray. The tray comprises a series of spokes forming a wire mesh support on which the cables and/or wires are placed. The device (which serves to electrically bond and ground the tray) comprises a plurality of conductive elements affixed to the wire mesh support. Each conductive element may comprise two side portions and a middle portion. The two side portions are preferably sealed with a paint composition and the middle portion comprises a conductive surface that is capable of electrically bonding and grounding the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Cablofil, Inc.Inventors: Robert Crain, Dallas Kellerman
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Publication number: 20090289152Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for suspending telecommunication cables, power cables, and other items within a building. According to certain non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, devices for supporting an article are provided. The article may be, for example, one or more telecommunication and/or power cables. According to certain embodiments, the devices comprise a support arm that is adapted to support the article. The support arm is preferably reversibly and adjustably connected to a vertical support. As described herein, the vertical support rests substantially adjacent to a first side of a wall. The apparatus further comprises a horizontal support, which makes contact with at least a portion of the top side of the wall. This horizontal support is, preferably, connected to or integrally formed with the vertical support. In certain embodiments, the devices further comprise a second vertical support, which rests substantially adjacent to a second side of the wall, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: CABLOFIL, INC.Inventors: Robert Crain, Dallas Kellerman