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).
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Publication number: 20260229810Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2026Publication date: August 6, 2026Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson, Thuc K. Vu, Rodney G. Rouleau, Janina B. Nebes, Philip W. Seils, David J. Sylvester
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Publication number: 20260229798Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2025Publication date: August 6, 2026Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Andrew Crouse, Jonathan Thompson, Thuc K. Vu, Rodney G. Rouleau, Janina B. Nebes
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Publication number: 20260171725Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2025Publication date: June 18, 2026Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Sahar Ramahi, Rodney G. Rouleau, Russell K. Morrow, Steven J. Baskerville, Thuc K. Vu, Gabriela R. Sims
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Publication number: 20260171684Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2025Publication date: June 18, 2026Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Russell K. Morrow, Rodney G. Rouleau, Sahar Ramahi, Steven J. Baskerville, Thuc K. Vu, Gabriela R. Sims
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Patent number: 11866207Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Kirill Psarev, Thuc K. Vu, Scott M. Lesniak, Alfred Pierce
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Patent number: 11673704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Marc R. Obenshain, Thuc K. Vu
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Publication number: 20220127034Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Marc R. Obenshain, Thuc K. Vu
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Publication number: 20210130017Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Kirill Psarev, Thuc K. Vu, Scott M. Lesniak, Alfred Pierce
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Publication number: 20190248521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Lawrence A. Hillegonds, Simon L. Doornbos, Thuc K. Vu, Raymond A. Leger