Patents by Inventor Shane A. Semple

Shane A. Semple 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).

  • Patent number: 12676463
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable-depth ring assembly including a cover plate, an extension ring, and at least one pair of tabs. The cover plate includes a planar rigid plate and a raised portion. The raised portion projects laterally from the rigid plate and defines an opening. The extension ring defines a cavity and is sized for reception in the opening of the cover plate. The extension ring is movable relative to the cover plate along an axis extending in front-to-back direction such that an axial distance between a front of the extension ring and the cover plate can be adjusted. Each tab of the pair of tabs defines an opening for mounting an electrical device to the extension ring. The pair of tabs extends laterally from the extension ring such that a line segment connects centers of the openings of the pair of tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin L. Witherbee, Shane A. Semple
  • Publication number: 20240332932
    Abstract: A mounting bracket attaches a junction box to a wall stud. The mounting bracket includes a face plate, stud mounting flange, and box mounting flange. The face plate has opposite upper and lower and opposite left and right edge margins. The stud mounting flange extends laterally from the left edge margin of the face plate. The box mounting flange is attached to the right edge margin of the face plate. A method of coupling a mounting bracket and junction box includes engaging a side wall of the junction box with a box mounting flange of the mounting bracket. A front surface of a face plate of the mounting bracket is flush with a front surface of the junction box. A stud mounting flange of the mounting bracket extends laterally from the side wall of the junction box and connects to a side end margin of the face plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Martin L. Witherbee, Shane A. Semple
  • Publication number: 20240186778
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable-depth ring assembly including a cover plate, an extension ring, and at least one pair of tabs. The cover plate includes a planar rigid plate and a raised portion. The raised portion projects laterally from the rigid plate and defines an opening. The extension ring defines a cavity and is sized for reception in the opening of the cover plate. The extension ring is movable relative to the cover plate along an axis extending in front-to-back direction such that an axial distance between a front of the extension ring and the cover plate can be adjusted. Each tab of the pair of tabs defines an opening for mounting an electrical device to the extension ring. The pair of tabs extends laterally from the extension ring such that a line segment connects centers of the openings of the pair of tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Martin L. Witherbee, Shane A. Semple
  • Patent number: D1087923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Martin L. Witherbee, Shane A. Semple