Cover Patents (Class 174/488)
  • Patent number: 11831136
    Abstract: Disclosed is a poke-through floor box assembly with increased accessibility and fluid drainage. An assembly may include a main housing including a central cavity, wherein the central cavity is operable to house an electrical wiring device, and a cover assembly coupled to the main housing. The cover assembly may include a frame having a sidewall and a fluid channel extending through the sidewall, and a set of main doors rotatably coupled to the frame, wherein a first main door of the set of main doors includes a cable access door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: AFC CABLE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne Hamilton, Eugene Ellis, Paulo da Moura, Stephen Lundgren, Jessica Poratti
  • Patent number: 10266058
    Abstract: A vehicle charging interface unit for connecting a battery unit of a vehicle to a charging cable, the charging interface unit comprising a connection device establishing electric connection between the charging interface unit and the battery unit and two or more connectors for connecting the charging cable to the charging interface unit, wherein the charging interface unit further comprises a mechanical blocking device, configured to allow access to only one of the two or more connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventor: Bjorn Scherdin
  • Patent number: 9853433
    Abstract: An adjustable floor box assembly including: 1) an electrical box having a front edge, a sidewall and opposing vertical edges, electrical box vertical channels at the opposing sidewall vertical edges; a bolt guide on the sidewall adjacent the front edge in vertical alignment with a slot in the sidewall; and 2) an adjustable flange including: a) a horizontal member including, an aperture for the insertion of a threaded adjustment bolt; and b) an integral vertical member having vertical flange edges and flange channels on the vertical flange edges that slidably engage the vertical channels, and at least one adjustment bolt engagement member that engages the threads of an threaded adjustment bolt inserted through the bolt guide, so that, as the adjustment bolt is rotated, the adjustable flange moves slidably up and down as the vertical flange edges and flange channels move slidably in the electrical box vertical channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: ARLINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 9221542
    Abstract: A device (50) for feeding electricity to equipment (3) of a vehicle (1), the device including a harness (5), a socket (6) electrically connected to said harness (5), and a plug (9) electrically connected to said equipment (3) and co-operating with said socket (6) to provide the electrical connection between said harness (5) and said equipment (3). The device (50) provides for said harness (5) to run in the thickness of a floor (2) of the vehicle (1), said socket (6) being embedded in the thickness of said floor (2) so that the top surface of said floor (2) does not present any projecting portion. The device (50) includes a movable protection cap (7) for opening and closing said socket (6), together with opening means (40) driven by mounting said equipment (3) on said floor (2), thereby causing said movable protection cap (7) to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Helicopters
    Inventors: Nicolas Imbert, Charles Chuc
  • Patent number: 9184579
    Abstract: A wall grommet, which can be installed through the surfaces of walls to route wiring in the walls' interior spaces. In particular, the wall grommet is configured for running power cords inside walls and presenting the electrical connectors of a power cord in a manner such that power cords are hidden from view. The grommet may comprise a housing, which defines an interior space that is adapted to hold either the female connector or male connector of a power cord. The housing may be configured to enclose and secure the electrical connector of the power cord in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Daron Callahan, Peter M. Schneider, David Singer, Kenneth J. Buras
  • Patent number: 9035182
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas L. Scanzillo, Michael J. Marchetti, Christopher A. Carbone, Ryan G. Papageorge
  • Patent number: 8242365
    Abstract: A cover assembly for use on a recessed in-floor fitting. The cover assembly includes a flange configured to be mounted along the surface of a floor and a cover rotatably connected to the flange and configured to be moved with respect to the flange from a closed position covering the interior of the in-floor fitting to an open position allowing access to the interior. The cover includes a gasket that forms a radial seal along an inner wall of the flange when the cover is in the closed position and at least one door that is movable from a closed position that covers up an egress passageway in the cover to an open position that exposes the egress passageway. The door is configured to slide under a top surface of the cover when moved between the open and closed positions and is biased toward the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Marc D. Galasso, Timothy S. Bowman, Peter Currier, Michael T. Cole
  • Patent number: 8119912
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a floor-mounted enclosure or in-floor box includes a lid that remains flush with the floor and covers the in-floor box while permitting egress of electrical cables connected to receptacles housed in the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Steven C. Thibault, Joseph A. Milheiro, Peter Currier, Jean-Luc Godard
  • Patent number: 7989711
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body configured for partially recessed mounting into a floor, the body having an upper opening and a portion of the perimetrical side wall that are raised above the floor; and a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to enclose the upper opening and the raised portion of the perimetrical side wall to define a cable well therein, the cover closing over the upper opening and the perimetrical side wall to provide a sloped gradient to a surface of the floor, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electrical fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Patent number: 7935898
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body having an upper opening, the body configured for recessed mounting into a floor; a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to cover the upper opening to define a cord well therein; and at least one cord lid on the cover, the cord lid configured to pivot into the body when a cable is inserted into the body, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electric fixtures therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Patent number: 7847199
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a poke-through assembly for installation in a hole in a floor structure. The floor structure defines a floor in a first working environment and a ceiling in a second working environment. The poke-through assembly includes at least one intumescent member, a base plate and an intumescent enclosure. The intumescent member is disposed at least partially between the floor of the first working environment and the ceiling of the second working environment. The base plate supports and is disposed below the intumescent member for limiting the expansion of the intumescent member toward or into the second working environment. The intumescent cover supports the intumescent member and circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the intumescent member, wherein expansion of the intumescent member is impeded by the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Robert K. Jolly
  • Publication number: 20100163301
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body having an upper opening, the body configured for recessed mounting into a floor; a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to cover the upper opening to define a cord well therein; and at least one cord lid on the cover, the cord lid configured to pivot into the body when a cable is inserted into the body, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electric fixtures therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Publication number: 20100163300
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body configured for partially recessed mounting into a floor, the body having an upper opening and a portion of the perimetrical side wall that are raised above the floor; and a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to enclose the upper opening and the raised portion of the perimetrical side wall to define a cable well therein, the cover closing over the upper opening and the perimetrical side wall to provide a sloped gradient to a surface of the floor, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electrical fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Patent number: 7569776
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a poke-through assembly for installation in a hole in a floor structure. The floor structure defines a floor in a first working environment and a ceiling in a second working environment. The poke-through assembly includes at least one intumescent member and an intumescent cover assembly. The intumescent member being disposed at least partially within the hole in the floor structure. Also, the intumescent cover assembly including a base plate and a retainer member. The base plate supports the intumescent member and the retainer limits and/or restricts expansion of the intumescent member. Further, the retainer is adjustably secured to the base plate in a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Jolly, Mark R. Drane
  • Patent number: 7446266
    Abstract: A reconfigurable conduit body assembly including a hollow conduit body having opposing end walls, opposing side walls, a rear wall and an open front. The conduit body includes raised areas with openings therein adapted for the optional addition of either a hub with an integral gasket portion or a blank with an integral gasket portion in one or more of the end walls, side walls, or rear wall. A second opening is provided in at least one of the side walls and is also adapted for the addition of a hub or blank. The conduit body includes a faceplate with an integral gasket portion for closing the open front. Blanks are provided for closing any of the apertures that are not used in a particular configuration, and hubs provided for any of the openings that will be configured to engage conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 7319193
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a cover assembly for an in-floor fitting that includes a trim flange, an access door mounting member, first and second access doors, and a plurality of seal members. A first seal member seals against moisture infiltration between the access doors when the access doors are at their closed positions. A second seal member is interposed between the mounting member and the trim flange to seal against water infiltration between these components. A third seal member is interposed between the trim flange and a floor surface to seal against water infiltration between the trim flange and the floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Wiremold, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick J. Halterman
  • Patent number: 7271351
    Abstract: A poke-through device for installation in a hole in a floor structure. The floor structure defining a floor in a first working environment and a ceiling in a second working environment. The second working environment including a junction box. The poke-through device including a body having upper and lower ends and sized for insertion within the hole. The lower end communicating with the junction box and the upper end including a receptacle-receiving basket. The basket defining a peripheral wall, wherein the wall includes at least one channel extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the floor. Also included is a connector supporting bracket sized to removeably engage the channel, wherein the bracket is maintained in a stationary position upon installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Drane
  • Patent number: 7259337
    Abstract: A rain tight multi-position conduit junction box kit with improved electrical grounding and sealing including a conduit junction box with a hollow junction box body having a top, a bottom, opposing side walls, a rear wall and an open front, and six apertures in the flat areas around each aperture and adapted for receiving four aperture cover plates and two fittings with an extra fitting which may be substituted for one of the cover plates in each of the top, bottom, rear wall and opposing side walls. The box has aperture cover plates for some of the apertures not used in a particular installation and conduit fittings for the remaining apertures used for the engagement of conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 7193160
    Abstract: A floor box cover assembly includes a cover and a ring assembly. The cover is pivotally connected to the ring assembly. The ring assembly rotates to allow the wires to extend through an access opening in the cover into the interior of a housing during use or to block the access opening in the cover to prevent access to interior of housing during nonuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Cong Thanh Dinh
  • Patent number: 7189928
    Abstract: A drywall extension sleeve for an electrical box includes a rectangular sleeve with upper and lower flanges. The extension box preferably has an outer dimension that mates with a drywall ring or box. The sleeve is preferably attached to a pre-wired assembly which includes an electric cable and electrical box, drywall ring and the electrical component wired to the cable. The extension sleeve is positioned between the drywall ring or box and the electrical component. The electrical assembly is installed and drywall is then attached to the framed-in wall. An opening is provided through the drywall for the electrical component. The electrical component is then loosened and the extension sleeve and electrical component moved outwardly. Retention clips are placed in upper and lower flanges of the extension sleeve and the electrical component is tightened, drawing the extension and the component flush against the outer surface of the drywall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Denier Electric Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis J. Denier