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).
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Patent number: 11417984Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 11121498Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20210006008Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 10797431Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20200266574Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 10749292Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20200119484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 10505310Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20190173223Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20190123478Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 10218109Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 10181709Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
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Patent number: 10148033Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20180175601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
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Patent number: 9912134Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
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Publication number: 20170373430Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Publication number: 20170352978Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Sorin I. Mortun
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Patent number: 9673598Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Jr., Sorin I. Mortun, Stephen R. Ewer
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Publication number: 20170063062Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Joseph V. DeBartolo, Sorin I. Mortun, Emircan M. Dumani
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Patent number: 8777676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Sorin I. Mortun, Rui Chris Zhong