Patents by Inventor Robert Nicoli

Robert Nicoli 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).

  • Publication number: 20110057076
    Abstract: A cover is releasably secured to a fitting base. The fitting base includes a bottom and sidewalls with a top edge. The cover includes a top having a latch receiving area, a bottom opposite the top and a sliding latch. The sliding latch is positioned on the latch receiving area of the cover. The sliding latch includes a first end with a finger tab, a main body and a second end with locking feet. In the closed position, the sliding latch secures the cover to the cable fitting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: David R. Davis, Scott M. Lesniak, Dennis J. Waszak, Andrew J. Chaloupka, Robert Nicoli
  • Publication number: 20110006022
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a telescoping wire cable tray system. The wire cable tray system includes an outer wire cable tray and an inner wire cable tray positioned within the outer wire cable tray. The inner wire cable tray slides or telescopes with respect to the outer wire cable tray enabling the length of the wire cable trays to be adjusted during installation of the wire cable tray system. The wire cable tray system may include trapeze support bars, clamps, side walls or downspout fittings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Shaun P. Brouwer, Robert Nicoli, David R. Davis, Samuel C. Ramey, Samuel M. Marrs
  • Patent number: 7763800
    Abstract: A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from the top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Scott M Lesniak, Dennis J Waszak, Robert Nicoli, David R Davis
  • Publication number: 20090107718
    Abstract: A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from file top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Scott M. Lesniak, Dennis J. Waszak, Robert Nicoli, David R. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090107696
    Abstract: A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from the top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Scott M. Lesniak, Dennis J. Waszak, Robert Nicoli, David R. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090108145
    Abstract: A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from the top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Scott M. Lesniak, Dennis J. Waszak, Robert Nicoli, David R. Davis
  • Publication number: 20050098687
    Abstract: The embodiments provide a barb assembly for use with a cable duct component to oppose removal of a cable duct section from the cable duct component. The barb assembly and/or cable duct component can comprise one or more barb arm supports, which can increase the ability of the barb assembly to oppose removal of the cable duct section from the cable duct component. The embodiments also provide methods of installing cable duct components and systems with the above-described features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Dennis Waszak, Robert Nicoli
  • Publication number: 20040231874
    Abstract: The embodiments provide a spillover fitting that allows cable to be routed out of a cable routing channel in a manner that allows for the transition of routing of the cable from a generally horizontal direction to a generally vertical direction. The spillover fitting includes a transition guide that receives cable from a raceway channel and routes the cable out of the channel and into a downward guide, avoiding subjecting the cable to an abrupt transition by orienting the transition guide at an angle less than 90° to the raceway channel. The spillover fitting includes an attachment member for securing the fitting to an outer surface of the bottom wall of the raceway channel and may include a hinged cover over the downward guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert Nicoli, Charles VanderVelde, Dale A. Block
  • Patent number: 6384336
    Abstract: A device bracket system with a main body that includes a top with an aperture and a longitudinal side depending from the top and having a first end and a second end. An electrical receptacle or a communication receptacle is mounted to the main body and aligned with the aperture. A first mounting assembly is attached to the longitudinal side and being positioned so as to be nearer to the first end of the longitudinal side and so that a gap is formed between the first mounting assembly and the first end of the longitudinal side. A second mounting assembly is attached to the longitudinal side and spaced from the first mounting assembly, wherein the second mounting assembly has a longitudinal dimension that is less than or equal to a longitudinal dimension of the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Robert Nicoli
  • Patent number: 6037543
    Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Nicoli, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 5753855
    Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Nicoli, Randall T. Woods
  • Patent number: 5747733
    Abstract: A wire raceway fitting enclosure assembly including a base which has at least one side projection, and a cover which has at least one side rib depending from the top wall to retain a portion of the side projection in an interference fitting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventors: Randall T. Woods, Robert Nicoli
  • Patent number: 5672033
    Abstract: A fixture for engagement with a duct or raceway of the type having a base and an integral cover, wherein the fixture includes a pair of arms for maintaining the cover in the open position. The fixture includes pilot guide holes for locating drilling positions for mounting the duct to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert Nicoli
  • Patent number: 5469893
    Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of duct sections of a wiring duct network comprising a fitting base and a fitting cover having corresponding tabs and slots for providing a simple assembly operation for fixing the cover to the base. The fitting base has tabs formed on the marginal edges of its sidewalls which cooperate with slots formed on flanges of the cover. The sidewalls of the base are flexed inwardly and then released to engage the tabs with the slots of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Robert Nicoli
  • Patent number: 4805856
    Abstract: A cable mount for securing a bundle of cables to a mounting surface is integrally molded with a high strength releasable cable tie portion joined at its head to a surface mountable support plate by a flexible hinge adjacent a strap positioning and securing channel. Insertion of the tip of the strap of the cable tie portion into the channel automatically aligns the head of the cable tie to accept the strap guided thereto by the channel and lock the strap within the head to secure the bundle of cables to the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Nicoli, Karl S. Clauson