Patents by Inventor Sorin I. Mortun

Sorin I. Mortun 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: 11417984
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 11121498
    Abstract: An electrical switch assembly includes a switch actuator connected to a switch housing. The switch housing is connected to a baseplate. A faceplate is connected over the baseplate. At least one of the switch actuator and the faceplate includes an anti-microbial material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20210006008
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 10797431
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20200266574
    Abstract: An electrical switch assembly includes a switch actuator connected to a switch housing. The switch housing is connected to a baseplate. A faceplate is connected over the baseplate. At least one of the switch actuator and the faceplate includes an anti-microbial material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 10749292
    Abstract: An electrical outlet device includes water-resistant components to prevent the ingress of water to electrical components. One example includes a faceplate having a front surface, an outer edge extending around the front surface, and a first outlet opening extending through the front surface. A water-resistant seal is connected to the front surface of the faceplate. The seal has a first slit aligned with the first opening, a first flap adjacent the slit, and a second flap adjacent the slit. The first flap and the second flap are resiliently biased to a closed position and are moveable upon insertion of a plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20200119484
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 10505310
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20190173223
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20190123478
    Abstract: An electrical outlet device includes water-resistant components to prevent the ingress of water to electrical components. One example includes a faceplate having a front surface, an outer edge extending around the front surface, and a first outlet opening extending through the front surface. A water-resistant seal is connected to the front surface of the faceplate. The seal has a first slit aligned with the first opening, a first flap adjacent the slit, and a second flap adjacent the slit. The first flap and the second flap are resiliently biased to a closed position and are moveable upon insertion of a plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 10218109
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 10181709
    Abstract: A floor box assembly includes a floor box and at least one retainer coupled to the floor box. The floor box includes an outer wall extending along a longitudinal axis, and the outer wall includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be coupled to an electrical receptacle. The floor box is configured to receive at least one cable in electrical communication with the receptacle. The retainer permits the floor box to be inserted in a first direction along the longitudinal axis and secures the floor box against movement in a second direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
  • Patent number: 10148033
    Abstract: An electrical outlet device includes water-resistant components to prevent the ingress of water to electrical components. One example includes a faceplate having a front surface, an outer edge extending around the front surface, and a first outlet opening extending through the front surface. A water-resistant seal is connected to the front surface of the faceplate. The seal has a first slit aligned with the first opening, a first flap adjacent the slit, and a second flap adjacent the slit. The first flap and the second flap are resiliently biased to a closed position and are moveable upon insertion of a plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20180175601
    Abstract: A floor box assembly includes a floor box and at least one retainer coupled to the floor box. The floor box includes an outer wall extending along a longitudinal axis, and the outer wall includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be coupled to an electrical receptacle. The floor box is configured to receive at least one cable in electrical communication with the receptacle. The retainer permits the floor box to be inserted in a first direction along the longitudinal axis and secures the floor box against movement in a second direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
  • Patent number: 9912134
    Abstract: A floor box assembly includes a floor box and at least one retainer coupled to the floor box. The floor box includes an outer wall extending along a longitudinal axis, and the outer wall includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be coupled to an electrical receptacle. The floor box is configured to receive at least one cable in electrical communication with the receptacle. The at least one retainer permits the floor box to be inserted into a hole in a first direction along the longitudinal axis and secures the floor box against movement in a second direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
  • Publication number: 20170373430
    Abstract: A pop-up outlet includes a lower housing configured to receive one or more conductors. A middle housing is connected to the lower housing. An upper housing is moveably connected to the middle housing. An outlet is positioned in the upper housing having an outlet body and at least one receptacle opening. A raise/lower mechanism is configured to move the upper housing with respect to the middle housing from a first position where the outlet body is positioned in the middle housing to a second position where the outlet body is exposed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Publication number: 20170352978
    Abstract: An electrical outlet device includes water-resistant components to prevent the ingress of water to electrical components. One example includes a faceplate having a front surface, an outer edge extending around the front surface, and a first outlet opening extending through the front surface. A water-resistant seal is connected to the front surface of the faceplate. The seal has a first slit aligned with the first opening, a first flap adjacent the slit, and a second flap adjacent the slit. The first flap and the second flap are resiliently biased to a closed position and are moveable upon insertion of a plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
  • Patent number: 9673598
    Abstract: A cover assembly for an electrical box, such as a fire-rated poke through, includes a frame defining an opening, the frame including a first frame location and a second frame location, the first frame location being substantially opposite the second frame location, a cover movable between a closed position over the opening and an open position away from the opening, the cover having a perimeter including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being substantially opposite the distal end, and a hinge attaching the cover to the rear frame portion, the hinge having two substantially parallel pivot axes, at least one of which is movable towards and away from the other, one pivot axis located at the first frame location and the other pivot axis located at the proximal end of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Jr., Sorin I. Mortun, Stephen R. Ewer
  • Publication number: 20170063062
    Abstract: A floor box assembly includes a floor box and at least one retainer coupled to the floor box. The floor box includes an outer wall extending along a longitudinal axis, and the outer wall includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be coupled to an electrical receptacle. The floor box is configured to receive at least one cable in electrical communication with the receptacle. The at least one retainer permits the floor box to be inserted into a hole in a first direction along the longitudinal axis and secures the floor box against movement in a second direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
  • Patent number: 8777676
    Abstract: A reconfigurable contact block usable for at least DIN rail and panel mount applications. The contact block's wiring compartments have reversible wiring terminals and reversible, interchangeable protective covers. Lateral wiring ports in each cover guide inserted wires to the covered terminal, and an axially facing cover opening provides tool access to the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Sorin I. Mortun, Rui Chris Zhong