Patents by Inventor Thuc K. Vu

Thuc K. Vu 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).

  • Publication number: 20260229810
    Abstract: A modular multi-tap system has a plurality of modules wherein each module of the plurality of modules has a conductive metal block and an insulating housing. The insulating housing leaves the sides of uncovered. The conductive metal block has a common power conductor thru-hole which allows multiple modules to be ganged together by inserting the power common conductor through the thru-holes of all of the modules and then be engaged by setscrews in the modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson, Thuc K. Vu, Rodney G. Rouleau, Janina B. Nebes, Philip W. Seils, David J. Sylvester
  • Publication number: 20260229798
    Abstract: A modular multi-tap system has a plurality of modules wherein each module of the plurality of modules has a metallic inner housing and a plastic outer housing. The plastic outer housing leaves the sides of the inner housing uncovered and has dovetail features which enable modules to be connected to each other in a manner that allows the uncovered sides of the inner housing to make metal-to-metal contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2025
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson, Thuc K. Vu, Rodney G. Rouleau, Janina B. Nebes
  • Publication number: 20260171725
    Abstract: A 2-pole keyed safety connector is provided that is designed to reduce the chance of incorrect connections between connectors. The safety connector is configured to achieve these safety features by utilizing uniquely shaped keyed connector pairs that enable connections between the intended designated mating pair connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2025
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Sahar Ramahi, Rodney G. Rouleau, Russell K. Morrow, Steven J. Baskerville, Thuc K. Vu, Gabriela R. Sims
  • Publication number: 20260171684
    Abstract: A 2-pole keyed insulation piercing connector (IPC) is disclosed for enabling proper mating connections. The 2-pole keyed IPC is further configured to provide weather tight protection from moisture intrusion provide UV resistant protection. Within a polar panel installation system, the 2-pole keyed IPC is used to connect both positive and negative poles of polar panel strings to the positive and negative main run cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2025
    Publication date: June 18, 2026
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Russell K. Morrow, Rodney G. Rouleau, Sahar Ramahi, Steven J. Baskerville, Thuc K. Vu, Gabriela R. Sims
  • Patent number: 11866207
    Abstract: A flush mount table-top assembly designed to mount an automatic cable tie tool to a work surface. The flush mount assembly includes an overlay plate, a tool cage, and a paddle assembly. The tool cage holds the automatic cable tie tool. The tool cage is suspended from the overlap plate by an integrated insert plate to enable the top of the automatic cable tie tool to protrude above the work surface. The paddle assembly is rotatably mounted to the insert plate. The paddle assembly activates the automatic cable tie tool. When not in use, the flush mount assembly can be configured to restore work surfaces lost due to fixture implementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kirill Psarev, Thuc K. Vu, Scott M. Lesniak, Alfred Pierce
  • Patent number: 11673704
    Abstract: A mechanism used to select a label size to be applied to a cable in a label applicator. The mechanism includes an index plate, an index arm, and a wedge carrier. The index arm is pivotably mounted to the index plate and the wedge carrier is mounted to the index plate. The wedge carrier has guide rollers that dictate a label path. The index arm moves the index plate which linearly moves the wedge carrier thereby adjusting the label path in the label applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Marc R. Obenshain, Thuc K. Vu
  • Publication number: 20220127034
    Abstract: A mechanism used to select a label size to be applied to a cable in a label applicator. The mechanism includes an index plate, an index arm, and a wedge carrier. The index arm is pivotably mounted to the index plate and the wedge carrier is mounted to the index plate. The wedge carrier has guide rollers that dictate a label path. The index arm moves the index plate which linearly moves the wedge carrier thereby adjusting the label path in the label applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Marc R. Obenshain, Thuc K. Vu
  • Publication number: 20210130017
    Abstract: A flush mount table-top assembly designed to mount an automatic cable tie tool to a work surface. The flush mount assembly includes an overlay plate, a tool cage, and a paddle assembly. The tool cage holds the automatic cable tie tool. The tool cage is suspended from the overlap plate by an integrated insert plate to enable the top of the automatic cable tie tool to protrude above the work surface. The paddle assembly is rotatably mounted to the insert plate. The paddle assembly activates the automatic cable tie tool. When not in use, the flush mount assembly can be configured to restore work surfaces lost due to fixture implementation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kirill Psarev, Thuc K. Vu, Scott M. Lesniak, Alfred Pierce
  • Publication number: 20190248521
    Abstract: An automatic cable tie apparatus tightens and fastens a cable tie around a bundle of cables. A motor imparts rotational movement to a shaft separately in a first direction and a second direction. The first and second directions are one of a clockwise and counter-clockwise direction. A cable tie delivery mechanism is operably joined to the motor such that the cable tie delivery mechanism transfers a cable tie to a cable tie load starting position as the shaft rotates in the first direction. A transporter is also operably joined to the motor such that the transporter transfers the cable tie from the cable tie load starting position to a cable tie tensioning position as the shaft rotates in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Hillegonds, Simon L. Doornbos, Thuc K. Vu, Raymond A. Leger