Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Faucher
Thomas R. Faucher 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: 10010954Abstract: A hydraulic tool cutting dies including first and second cutting dies. The first cutting die has a first mounting section and a first cutting edge. The first mounting section is sized and shaped to removably attached to a hydraulic tool. The second cutting die has a second mounting section and a second cutting edge. The second mounting section is sized and shaped to removably attached to the hydraulic tool. The first cutting die includes a post extending past the first cutting edge and the second cutting die includes a post receiving area which has a different cross-sectional shape than the post.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John D. Lefavour, Thomas R. Faucher, Lawrence N Brown, Shane M. Hopps
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Patent number: 9908186Abstract: A die set adapted to remove an end of a substantially flat lug of an electrical connector. The die set includes a first die and a second die. The first die includes a first frame and a spring loaded member connected to the first frame. The first frame includes a first contact surface adapted to directly contact a first side of the lug. The second die includes a second frame having a second contact surface adapted to contact a second side of the lug at a position offset from the first contact surface. The spring loaded member is adapted to contact the first side of the lug directly opposite the second contact surface. The first and second contact surfaces are adapted to shear off the end of the lug from the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Thomas E. Robinson, Alan D. Beck, Mark A. Chiasson, Clayton W. Mack, Thomas R. Faucher
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Publication number: 20160368159Abstract: A hydraulically powered cutting tool includes a blade holder for securing a piece of cutting material during the shearing process. The assembly includes a tool head having a receiving area for the blade holder. A powered actuator is attached to the tool head adjacent the receiving area for actuating a moving blade. The moving blade includes a first end attached to the powered actuator and a second end with a cutting surface facing a fixed blade. The blade holder is attached to the tool head and includes an arcuate bottom surface adjacent the receiving area at a first end and a sleeve at a second end. The fixed cutting blade is received in the sleeve and includes a cutting surface disposed facing the moving blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Lawrence N. Brown, Mark A. Chiasson, Thomas R. Faucher
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Patent number: 9370858Abstract: A high pressure tool assembly includes a tool and a hand control valve connected to the tool. A hydraulic manifold is fluidly connected to the hand control valve. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hydraulic manifold and to the tool. The intensifier increases the pressure of a first operating fluid supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit is formed between the hand control valve, the hydraulic manifold and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. A second fluid circuit is formed between the intensifier and the tool and operates at a second pressure. The second pressure is larger than the first pressure. The second fluid circuit is isolated from the first fluid circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John D. Lefavour, Thomas R. Faucher, William L. Benedict, Henry A. Maxwell, James Del Bonis
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Patent number: 9205541Abstract: A high pressure tool assembly includes a hand control valve mechanically connectable to a tool. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hand control valve and to the tool. The intensifier increases pressure of an operating fluid to be supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit conveying the first operating fluid is formed between the intensifier and the tool. A second fluid circuit conveying a second operating fluid is formed between the hand control valve and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. The second fluid circuit operates at a second pressure. The first pressure is higher than the second pressure. The first fluid circuit is isolated from the second fluid circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John D. Lefavour, Thomas R. Faucher, William L. Benedict, Henry A. Maxwell
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Patent number: 8851432Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Patent number: 8839653Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hydraulic tool working head guide. The hydraulic tool working head guide includes a main section having a general plate shape. The main section is adapted to be connected to an exterior surface of a hydraulic tool working head. The main section includes a slot having an open end at an edge of the main section and a closed end at a middle portion of the main section. The slot extends through a thickness of the main section. The closed end is adapted to be aligned with a receiving area of the hydraulic tool working head. The slot is adapted to substantially center a connector and/or a conductor in the receiving area.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Richard M. Roman, Jr., John D. Lefavour, Thomas R. Faucher, Alan D. Beck, Mark A. Chiasson, Jennifer M. Peterson, John W. Ayer, Richard E. Robicheau, Justin Lloyd Parker, Bernard P. Vachon, Jerry Heckman
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Publication number: 20130340223Abstract: A high pressure tool assembly includes a hand control valve mechanically connectable to a tool. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hand control valve and to the tool. The intensifier increases pressure of an operating fluid to be supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit conveying the first operating fluid is formed between the intensifier and the tool. A second fluid circuit conveying a second operating fluid is formed between the hand control valve and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. The second fluid circuit operates at a second pressure. The first pressure is higher than the second pressure. The first fluid circuit is isolated from the second fluid circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John D. Lefavour, Thomas R. Faucher, William L. Benedict, Henry A. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20130340237Abstract: A high pressure tool assembly includes a tool and a hand control valve connected to the tool. A hydraulic manifold is fluidly connected to the hand control valve. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hydraulic manifold and to the tool. The intensifier increases the pressure of a first operating fluid supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit is formed between the hand control valve, the hydraulic manifold and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. A second fluid circuit is formed between the intensifier and the tool and operates at a second pressure. The second pressure is larger than the first pressure. The second fluid circuit is isolated from the first fluid circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: John D. Lefavour, Thomas R. Faucher, William L. Benedict, Henry A. Maxwell, James Del Bonis
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Patent number: 8561958Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Patent number: 8480050Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Patent number: 8414221Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tamper device. The tamper device includes a housing, a drive, a tamper, and a wobble connection. The drive is connected the housing. The tamper is adapted to reciprocate relative to the housing and apply pressure to a surface. The wobble connection is between the drive and the tamper, wherein the wobble connection includes a wobble plate. A first end portion of the tamper is at a side of the wobble plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Thomas R. Faucher, John D. Lefavour, Mark A. Chiasson
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Publication number: 20130008011Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Publication number: 20130009029Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Patent number: 8122585Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical connector tool spanner plate. The electrical connector tool spanner plate includes a first section and a second section. The first section includes an aperture and a first opening. The aperture extends along a majority of a length of the first section. The spanner plate is configured to surround an electrical connector tool cam mechanism at the aperture. The second section includes a second opening. The second section extends from the first section in a general cantilevered fashion. The second opening is proximate a free end of the second section. The aperture is between the first opening and the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Mark A Chiasson, Thomas R Faucher
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Publication number: 20110253870Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Publication number: 20110179930Abstract: A hydraulically powered cutting tool includes a blade holder for securing a piece of cutting material during the shearing process. The assembly includes a tool head having a receiving area for the blade holder. A powered actuator is attached to the tool head adjacent the receiving area for actuating a moving blade. The moving blade includes a first end attached to the powered actuator and a second end with a cutting surface facing a fixed blade. The blade holder is attached to the tool head and includes an arcuate bottom surface adjacent the receiving area at a first end and a sleeve at a second end. The fixed cutting blade is received in the sleeve and includes a cutting surface disposed facing the moving blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Lawrence N. Brown, Mark A. Chiasson, Thomas R. Faucher
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Publication number: 20110135389Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tamper device. The tamper device includes a housing, a drive, a tamper, and a wobble connection. The drive is connected the housing. The tamper is adapted to reciprocate relative to the housing and apply pressure to a surface. The wobble connection is between the drive and the tamper, wherein the wobble connection includes a wobble plate. A first end portion of the tamper is at a side of the wobble plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Thomas R. Faucher, John D. Lefavour, Mark A. Chiasson
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Patent number: 7882722Abstract: A jaw assembly including a first jaw, a second jaw, and a pivot pin. The first jaw has two spaced first ears having pivot pin holes through the first ears. The second jaw has two spaced second ears having a pivot pin holes through the second ears. The pivot pin is located in the pivot pin holes to pivotably mount the first and second jaws to each other. The pivot sections include a guide surface configured to guide alignment of the ears relative to each other to thereby align the pivot pin holes with each other. The jaws each include a rear end with a roller contact surface configured to be moved apart by rollers of a roller assembly of a tool. The rear ends each include a concave surface configured to locate one of the rollers therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John D. Lefavour, Jennifer M. Peterson, Thomas R. Faucher
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Publication number: 20100236315Abstract: A die set adapted to remove an end of a substantially flat lug of an electrical connector. The die set includes a first die and a second die. The first die includes a first frame and a spring loaded member connected to the first frame. The first frame includes a first contact surface adapted to directly contact a first side of the lug. The second die includes a second frame having a second contact surface adapted to contact a second side of the lug at a position offset from the first contact surface. The spring loaded member is adapted to contact the first side of the lug directly opposite the second contact surface. The first and second contact surfaces are adapted to shear off the end of the lug from the electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Thomas E. Robinson, Alan D. Beck, Mark A. Chiasson, Clayton W. Mack, Thomas R. Faucher