Patents by Inventor Steven O. Fournier

Steven O. Fournier 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: 6772887
    Abstract: A cable management enclosure includes: a side; a sliding drawer; a fiber slack manager mounted to the side, the fiber slack manager includes: a first link having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally secured to the side; and a second link pivotally coupled to the second end of the first link, the second link pivotally secured to the sliding drawer. A cable management enclosure also includes: a main body portion having a first side and a second side; a sliding drawer disposed between the first side and the second side; a patch panel disposed between the first side and the second side, the patch panel having a plurality of openings, the patch panel is mounted to the sliding drawer; wherein the sliding drawer includes a front portion and a rear portion, the first portion slides relative to the rear portion, the front portion and the rear portion slide relative to the first side, the front portion is smaller than the rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: The Siemon Company
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Audibert, Steven O. Fournier, Kevin J. Stronkowsky, Feliks Rabinovich
  • Patent number: 6520345
    Abstract: A relay rack assembly for the management of cross-connect products and a multiplicity of wires includes a base and top, each base and top having a plurality of guide portions extending therefrom, each guide portion including an engaging rib. Vertical members are coupled between the base and top by slots disposed in the sides of the vertical members receiving an engaging rib on the base and top. First and second fastener inserts are coupled to both the vertical members and the base and top, respectively, thereby securing the vertical members to the base and top. The attachment of the first and second fastener inserts and the engagement of the engaging ribs of the base and top and the slots of the vertical members supports the vertical members substantially square or perpendicularly to the base and top of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marjana Marovic, Lee M. Drozdenko, Steven O. Fournier, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 6460951
    Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure box for compactly supporting and housing components that provide communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment. The enclosure box includes a base, a front door, pairs of first and second mounting brackets, and pluralities of first and second securing elements. The pairs of first mounting brackets and second mounting brackets are adapted to support various components on the base for communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert C. Baxter, William G. Sobieski, Dale D. Martin, Steven O. Fournier
  • Publication number: 20020117942
    Abstract: A cable management enclosure includes: a side; a sliding drawer; a fiber slack manager mounted to the side, the fiber slack manager includes: a first link having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally secured to the side; and a second link pivotally coupled to the second end of the first link, the second link pivotally secured to the sliding drawer. A cable management enclosure also includes: a main body portion having a first side and a second side; a sliding drawer disposed between the first side and the second side; a patch panel disposed between the first side and the second side, the patch panel having a plurality of openings, the patch panel is mounted to the sliding drawer; wherein the sliding drawer includes a front portion and a rear portion, the first portion slides relative to the rear portion, the front portion and the rear portion slide relative to the first side, the front portion is smaller than the rear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Audibert, Steven O. Fournier, Kevin J. Stronkowsky, Feliks Rabinovich
  • Patent number: 6347715
    Abstract: A patch panel assembly includes a panel that has opposing first and second end portions with a plurality of panel securing apertures located on each end portion. A cable management bar is releasably coupled to the panel and has opposing first and second arm portions with tab securing elements extending therefrom that correspond to and engage the panel securing apertures. First and second cover members are coupled to the panel at each of the first and second end portions. Each of the first and second cover members cover the tab securing elements of the cable management bar when coupled with the panel. Slots for holding identification labels are also disposed in the outer surfaces of the first and second cover members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Lee M. Drozdenko, Steven O. Fournier, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 6347714
    Abstract: A cable management assembly for managing wires having a rack with a plurality of mounted channel members. The channel members each comprise a left, right, and middle member which form a Z-shaped cross section and define first and second receiving areas for holding a plurality of wires. The middle member further includes apertures such that a wire can be received concurrently in both receiving areas. The channel members are mounted on the rack by integrals clips that extend from each channel member and engage mating holes located on the rack. A second embodiment channel member includes a first member and an opposing second member each having integral clips extending therefrom for mounting the channel members on the rack. The channel member further has a middle member connecting the first and second members which form a C-shaped cross-section and define a receiving area for holding a plurality of wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven O. Fournier, William G. Sobieski, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 6273752
    Abstract: A modular connector panel has a planar front panel with opposite surfaces. A plurality of panel openings extend through the panel in an aligned array. Support members extend from a surface of the panel and have near ends connected to the panel and remote ends spaced from the panel. Abutments extend laterally from the remote ends of the support members and parallel to the panel, and have abutment surfaces facing the panel. The abutments are arranged in pairs, with each pair being aligned with a panel opening. A connector can be coupled by engaging a pair of abutments and extending into a panel opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Dale D. Martin, Steven O. Fournier, Rudolph A. Montgelas
  • Patent number: RE42970
    Abstract: A cable management assembly for managing wires having a rack with a plurality of mounted channel members. The channel members each comprise a left, right, and middle member which form a Z-shaped cross section and define first and second receiving areas for holding a plurality of wires. The middle member further includes apertures such that a wire can be received concurrently in both receiving areas. The channel members are mounted on the rack by integrals clips that extend from each channel member and engage mating holes located on the rack. A second embodiment channel member includes a first member and an opposing second member each having integral clips extending therefrom for mounting the channel members on the rack. The channel member further has a middle member connecting the first and second members which form a C-shaped cross-section and define a receiving area for holding a plurality of wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven O. Fournier, William G. Sobieski, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: RE43502
    Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure box for compactly supporting and housing components that provide communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment. The enclosure box includes a base, a front door, pairs of first and second mounting brackets, and pluralities of first and second securing elements. The pairs of first mounting brackets and second mounting brackets are adapted to support various components on the base for communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert C. Baxter, William G. Sobieski, Dale D. Martin, Steven O. Fournier