Patents by Inventor Scott Yapp

Scott Yapp 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).

  • ADSL wire bonding and grounding clamp
    Patent number: 7431593
    Abstract: A cable bonding and grounding clamp that includes: a closed end having a first side and a second side; a pair of side walls each having a first section connected to a second section by an offset section; an open end formed by the second sections; an aperture in at least one of the first sections for viewing a cable positioned between the first sections; and an opening in each of the second sections for receiving a fastening device. Another embodiment is a cable bonding and grounding clamp assembly for a cable having one or more pairs of wires and a grounding shield. The assembly includes an annular member and a clamp. The annular member is installed between the grounding shield and the one or more pairs of wire and the clamp is then installed over the grounding shield and the annular member and tightened with a fastening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Dewey Hunter, Scott Yapp, Angelica Cisneros
  • ADSL wire bonding and grounding clamp
    Publication number: 20080096403
    Abstract: A cable bonding and grounding clamp that includes: a closed end having a first side and a second side; a pair of side walls each having a first section connected to a second section by an offset section; an open end formed by the second sections; an aperture in at least one of the first sections for viewing a cable positioned between the first sections; and an opening in each of the second sections for receiving a fastening device. Another embodiment is a cable bonding and grounding clamp assembly for a cable having one or more pairs of wires and a grounding shield. The assembly includes an annular member and a clamp. The annular member is installed between the grounding shield and the one or more pairs of wire and the clamp is then installed over the grounding shield and the annular member and tightened with a fastening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Dewey Hunter, Scott Yapp, Angelica Cisneros