Patents by Inventor Tom M. Colangelo

Tom M. Colangelo 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: 20250079815
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for supporting cables, including on first and second cable trays formed from wires. An exit adapter can include a ramp to route cables. An exit bracket can include a bracket channel. The exit adapter can be secured to the first cable tray with the exit bracket secured to the exit adapter, and the bracket channel receiving a transverse wire of the floor of the second cable tray to hang the second cable tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Dennis R. Young, Tom M. Colangelo, Lauren Novak
  • Publication number: 20240322457
    Abstract: A split bolt connector can include a main body with a slot that extends between first and second ends of the main body in an axial direction, a nut configured to be threadedly movable along the slot, and an insert within the slot. The main body can define a lay-in opening along the slot to receive a conductor laterally through the main body into the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Bendlak, Dale Boling, Marianna Palmer, Tom M. Colangelo, Huy Nguyen, Brent Wilmoth
  • Publication number: 20160126711
    Abstract: Clips for coupling devices, such as electrical junction boxes, to support members are provided. In one example, a clip for coupling an electrical junction box to a support member includes a coupling member and a flange. The coupling member is adapted to engage the support member and includes a first member, a second member spaced-apart from the first member, and a third member extending between and engaging the first and second members. The first, second and third members together define a receptacle adapted to receive the support member therein. The flange extends from the coupling member and defines a fastener opening therein adapted to receive a fastener for coupling the clip to the electrical junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Tom M. Colangelo, Asim B. Siddiqui, Justin C. McMath, Tomasz R. Sikora
  • Patent number: 9261120
    Abstract: Clips for coupling devices, such as electrical junction boxes, to support members are provided. In one example, a clip for coupling an electrical junction box to a support member includes a coupling member and a flange. The coupling member is adapted to engage the support member and includes a first member, a second member spaced-apart from the first member, and a third member extending between and engaging the first and second members. The first, second and third members together define a receptacle adapted to receive the support member therein. The flange extends from the coupling member and defines a fastener opening therein adapted to receive a fastener for coupling the clip to the electrical junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Tom M. Colangelo, Asim B. Siddiqui, Justin C. McMath, Tomasz R. Sikora
  • Publication number: 20140150218
    Abstract: Clips for coupling devices, such as electrical junction boxes, to support members are provided. In one example, a clip for coupling an electrical junction box to a support member includes a coupling member and a flange. The coupling member is adapted to engage the support member and includes a first member, a second member spaced-apart from the first member, and a third member extending between and engaging the first and second members. The first, second and third members together define a receptacle adapted to receive the support member therein. The flange extends from the coupling member and defines a fastener opening therein adapted to receive a fastener for coupling the clip to the electrical junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Tom M. Colangelo, Asim B. Siddiqui, Justin C. McMath, Tomasz R. Sikora