Patents by Inventor Robert J. Krisel
Robert J. Krisel 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: 8276244Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an elastomeric releasable cable tie having a head and a strap extending from the head. The head includes an end wall, an inner wall and sidewalls. The end wall, inner wall and sidewalls define a channel that extends from an entrance end to an exit end of the head. The head also includes a hingeless wedge extending from the end wall into the channel for engaging the strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Patent number: 7959113Abstract: A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Richard A. Marcus, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Publication number: 20110072623Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an elastomeric releasable cable tie having a head and a strap extending from the head. The head includes an end wall, an inner wall and sidewalls. The end wall, inner wall and sidewalls define a channel that extends from an entrance end to an exit end of the head. The head also includes a hingeless wedge extending from the end wall into the channel for engaging the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Patent number: 7866005Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an elastomeric releasable cable tie having a head and a strap extending from the head. The head includes an end wall, an inner wall and sidewalls. The end wall, inner wall and sidewalls define a channel that extends from an entrance end to an exit end of the head. The head also includes a hingeless wedge extending from the end wall into the channel for engaging the strap.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Patent number: 7730592Abstract: A one-piece cable tie, such as an in-line cable tie, includes a hybrid locking mechanism including both a fixed locking wedge and a hinged locking wedge. The hinged locking wedge may be laterally offset from the fixed locking wedge along a longitudinal axis of an internal passageway of the cable tie head. Preferably, the hinged locking wedge is located on a top surface of the passageway while the fixed locking wedge is located on a bottom surface of the passageway. The hinged locking wedge may be located close to the strap ingress. The cable tie is preferably made of Nylon 6.6, yet can achieve both a low thread insertion force and a high loop tensile strength suitable for demanding applications. Maximized strength is achieved through use of multiple teeth on each of the hinged and fixed locking wedges.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Robert J. Krisel
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Patent number: 7686259Abstract: A ringpost is disclosed. The ringpost includes an outer member and an inner member secured within the outer member. The outer member has a rib along an interior surface, and the inner member has a groove along an exterior surface that receives the rib. The outer member rotates about the inner member after the inner member is secured within the outer member. A ringpost assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Thomas Stanford, Robert J. Krisel
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Publication number: 20090314902Abstract: A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Richard A. Marcus, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Patent number: 7600721Abstract: A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Richard A. Marcus, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Publication number: 20090172921Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an elastomeric releasable cable tie having a head and a strap extending from the head. The head includes an end wall, an inner wall and sidewalls. The end wall, inner wall and sidewalls define a channel that extends from an entrance end to an exit end of the head. The head also includes a hingeless wedge extending from the end wall into the channel for engaging the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Publication number: 20090026323Abstract: A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Michael J. Vermeer, Richard A. Marcus, Robert J. Krisel, David W. West
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Publication number: 20040206855Abstract: A ringpost is disclosed. The ringpost includes an outer member and an inner member secured within the outer member. The outer member has a rib along an interior surface, and the inner member has a groove along an exterior surface that receives the rib. The outer member rotates about the inner member after the inner member is secured within the outer member. A ringpost assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Thomas Stanford, Robert J. Krisel
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Patent number: 6745439Abstract: A cable tie is provided that includes an integral cable tie head and strap. The strap includes a first end forming a neck section, a free end opposite the first end, and an intermediate section between the first end and the free end, the intermediate section having a predetermined width B1 and thickness T1 defining a predetermined cross-sectional area. The cable tie head is secured to the neck area of the strap at the first end of the strap, the cable tie head having a width E that is wider than strap width B and including a strap accepting channel containing a locking device. The strap accepting channel is sized to receive the free end of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: James A. Brownlee, Robert J. Krisel
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Patent number: 6698069Abstract: A low profile cable tie, preferably a two-piece cable tie, has a low profile locking head with a lateral strap accepting channel and a strap preferably molded with a right angle bend that is retained in this state during non-use. The cable tie has a clean exterior appearance, including a top surface free of openings and a smooth lateral opening. With this cable tie, a strap accepting channel is provided in the locking head that is substantially parallel to a strap attachment axis. The strap accepting channel divides the locking head into a first part, which is secured to the strap, and a second part which contains a locking device. By providing the locking device on the second part, the first part can be made thinner, allowing the strap accepting channel to be closer to the cable bundle being tied.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert J. Krisel, James A. Brownlee
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Publication number: 20030177613Abstract: A low profile cable tie, preferably a two-piece cable tie, has a low profile locking head with a lateral strap accepting channel and a strap preferably molded with a right angle bend that is retained in this state during non-use. The cable tie has a clean exterior appearance, including a top surface free of openings and a smooth lateral opening. With this cable tie, a strap accepting channel is provided in the locking head that is substantially parallel to a strap attachment axis. The strap accepting channel divides the locking head into a first part, which is secured to the strap, and a second part which contains a locking device. By providing the locking device on the second part, the first part can be made thinner, allowing the strap accepting channel to be closer to the cable bundle being tied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert J. Krisel, James A. Brownlee
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Patent number: 6584652Abstract: A two piece cable tie is provided having an improved metal locking device anchoring system. The cable tie includes a strap including a first end and a free end and a locking head secured to the first end of the strap that defines a strap accepting channel in the head having a strap entry end and a strap exit end. The locking head further includes a metal locking device receiving cavity adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end of the locking head and a mounting slot having an inner support wall, an outer support wall and a support slot communicating the mounting slot with the receiving cavity. A metal locking device is mounted through the metal locking device receiving cavity into the mounting slot. The metal locking device has a free end positioned within the strap accepting channel and a fixed end having at least one bent tang protruding outwardly from a surface of the metal locking device. The fixed end having the at least one bent tang is insertable through the support slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2003Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert J. Krisel, James A. Brownlee, Joseph P. Leszczewicz
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Publication number: 20030101543Abstract: A two piece cable tie is provided having an improved metal locking device anchoring system. The cable tie includes a strap including a first end and a free end and a locking head secured to the first end of the strap that defines a strap accepting channel in the head having a strap entry end and a strap exit end. The locking head further includes a metal locking device receiving cavity adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end of the locking head and a mounting slot having an inner support wall, an outer support wall and a support slot communicating the mounting slot with the receiving cavity. A metal locking device is mounted through the metal locking device receiving cavity into the mounting slot. The metal locking device has a free end positioned within the strap accepting channel and a fixed end having at least one bent tang protruding outwardly from a surface of the metal locking device. The fixed end having the at least one bent tang is insertable through the support slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert J. Krisel, James A. Brownlee, Joseph P. Leszczewicz
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Patent number: 6560822Abstract: A low profile cable tie, preferably a two-piece cable tie, has a low profile locking head with a lateral strap accepting channel and a strap preferably molded with a right angle bend that is retained in this state during non-use. The cable tie has a clean exterior appearance, including a top surface free of openings and a smooth lateral opening. With this cable tie, a strap accepting channel is provided in the locking head that is substantially parallel to a strap attachment axis. The strap accepting channel divides the locking head into a first part, which is secured to the strap, and a second part which contains a locking device. By providing the locking device on the second part, the first part can be made thinner, allowing the strap accepting channel to be closer to the cable bundle being tied.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert J. Krisel, James A. Brownlee
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Patent number: D530600Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert J. Krisel, Richard A. Marcus
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Patent number: D471435Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert J. Krisel, James A. Brownlee
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Patent number: RE45090Abstract: A cable tie is provided that includes an integral cable tie head and strap. The strap includes a first end forming a neck section, a free end opposite the first end, and an intermediate section between the first end and the free end, the intermediate section having a predetermined width B1 and thickness T1 defining a predetermined cross-sectional area. The cable tie head is secured to the neck area of the strap at the first end of the strap, the cable tie head having a width E that is wider than strap width B and including a strap accepting channel containing a locking device. The strap accepting channel is sized to receive the free end of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: James A. Brownlee, Robert J. Krisel