Casing And Molding Patents (Class 174/504)
  • Patent number: 11149439
    Abstract: An improved cable molding product that can be easily installed to protect low voltage and line voltage electrical cables in new and existing building construction applications. Its primary benefits are found in decreasing the cost of installation procedures and improving the aesthetics of low voltage electronic system cable and lie voltage cable runs at exterior and interior openings in new and existing buildings. The two-part secure molding system is comprised of a base portion that is mounted for instance to an inside face of rectangular aluminum tubing or any interior wall. Low voltage wiring cable is placed into a rectangular base portion channel. The line voltage wiring is placed into the separate base portion channel. A rectangular cover snaps securely onto and over the base to conceal the cable and wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Frame & Mullions LLC
    Inventors: James Thomas Clarke, Jr., Mark Alexander
  • Patent number: 10134534
    Abstract: A connector is disclosed for connecting a first shaped element to a second shaped element. The first shaped element and the second shaped element each include a dovetail guide. In an embodiment, the connector is provided with contact areas. The contact areas are designed to engage into the respective dovetail guides to connect the first and second shaped elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Tim Ambrosat, Pawel Biedunkiewicz, Jörg-Uwe Dahl
  • Patent number: 10014616
    Abstract: An outlet cover for an electrical outlet. The outlet cover includes a plate having at least one opening sized and positioned to receive an electrical outlet, a lid hingedly attached to the plate so that the lid can be moved between an open position that allows access to the electrical outlet and a closed position wherein the lid is in a locked position covering the electrical outlet, and a locking assembly having a locking pin. The lid includes a latch which cooperates with the locking pin in order to lock the lid in a closed position or release the lid for opening it for access to the electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: STAYCONNECT, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Schutte, Richard W. Turner
  • Patent number: 9577414
    Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Krietzman, Joshua James Young, D. Brian Donowho
  • Patent number: 9437959
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a while in use cover assembly 10, comprising: a lid 14 hingedly attached to a base 12 having a back wall 64; and socket assembly 52,152 comprising a receiver socket 20 attached to the lid 14 and/or the base 12, and located between the lid 14 and the base 12; wherein the receiver socket 20 comprises a face 122 with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug 86; wherein the socket face 122 changes orientation with respect to the back wall 64 when the lid is opened; and wherein the while in use cover assembly 10 is configured to be attached to an outlet socket 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: SIGMA ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashok Alilughatta Sathyanarayana, Lokesh Kumar Sahu, Chandrakanthrao Gireeshrao, Vishal Krishnarao Patil
  • Publication number: 20150122539
    Abstract: An improved mounting structure for keypads is provided. The mounting structure can include first and second frame members and first and second spring-loaded members. Respective first and second ends of the first spring-loaded member can couple a first end of the first frame member to a first end of the second frame member, and respective first and second ends of the second spring-loaded member can couple a second end of the first frame member to a second end of the second frame member. Each of the first and second frame members can include at least one mounting device for mounting a second device thereto, and each of the first and second spring-loaded members can include at least one affixation mechanism for affixing the apparatus to a third device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Yongjun Chen, Gen Yin, Sihai Yu
  • Publication number: 20150075860
    Abstract: A cable entry box for mounting in a drywall panel, including a front opening for alignment with an opening in the drywall panel and a side opening to receive an expansion pocket that protrudes beyond the cable entry box, internally of the drywall panel for receiving electrical wiring and other components that are to be supported interiorly of the drywall structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: DATACOMM ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Harry A. Edwards, T. Michael Gorin, James Loye Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 8729408
    Abstract: Moulding to conceal wiring has at least one piece, a cavity within the piece and a resilient flap for the cavity. The cavity and the flap extend for the length of the moulding. The moulding has a major piece that receives a minor piece. The major piece has a top portion upon a stem above a base portion. The top portion has a contour of architectural form. The top portion has cladding over it and nearly half way down the stem. The base portion has a keyway for the minor portion. The minor piece has a tongue with cladding upon it and that extends for half of the cavity. The cladding of the top portion has a free end that extends inside of the tongue. The free end deflects into the cavity for wire insertion but resiliently closes against the tongue. Alternatively, the invention has single piece construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis J. Pawlak
  • Patent number: 8436259
    Abstract: An electrical box described herein allows for separate wire connection areas for low voltage and line voltage wiring within a single box. The electrical box includes a voltage divider positioned within the box that divides the box into two distinct portions, thereby providing a low voltage wiring connection area that is separate from the line voltage wiring connection area. The electrical box also includes multiple knockouts, each covering an opening that provides a passageway from the interior of the box to the exterior of the box. At least one knockout and associated opening are positioned to provide access to the low voltage wiring connection area and another knockout and associate opening is positioned along to the box to provide access to the line voltage wiring connection area. The box provides an electrical junction for a luminaire, such as a downlight, or other electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Russell Bryant Green, Terence JaMal Clarke
  • Patent number: 8148638
    Abstract: A cord accommodation member is able to easily accommodate a connecting cord for a thin TV and video equipment in a hidden place under a glass shelf, having a hard-to-fall-off structure, and can be cut in the desired size for each type in order to cope with the development of various types different in lateral width, without need of raising the die every type, and its manufacturing method. The cord accommodation member comprises a cord accommodating portion for accommodating a connecting cord, a fixing arm for fixing the cord accommodating portion, which is attached to a glass shelf of a TV stand for mounting a television and video equipment, and a fixing rubber for increasing the fixing force for the glass shelf and the fixing arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Yuusuke Morita
  • Publication number: 20110108318
    Abstract: Moulding to conceal wiring has at least one piece, a cavity within the piece and a resilient flap for the cavity. The cavity and the flap extend for the length of the moulding. The moulding has a major piece that receives a minor piece. The major piece has a top portion upon a stem above a base portion. The top portion has a contour of architectural form. The top portion has cladding over it and nearly half way down the stem. The base portion has a keyway for the minor portion. The minor piece has a tongue with cladding upon it and that extends for half of the cavity. The cladding of the top portion has a free end that extends inside of the tongue. The free end deflects into the cavity for wire insertion but resiliently closes against the tongue. Alternatively, the invention has single piece construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Dennis J. Pawlak
  • Patent number: 7842888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a finishing tool for a cable mold connection. The finishing tool includes a connection base, a connection cover, and a plurality of couplers. The connection base has a thickness corresponding to the base and has at least two acceptance openings. The connection cover is coupled to an upper side of the connection base and finishes a connection with a corresponding end of at least two cable molds. The couplers are each provided at an upper side of the connection base and a lower side of the connection cover. A base of a cable mold is mounted in the acceptance opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventors: Moon-Sang Ahn, Kyu-Jeong Chae
  • Publication number: 20100089634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a finishing tool for a cable mold connection. The finishing tool includes a connection base, a connection cover, and a plurality of couplers. The connection base has a thickness corresponding to the base and has at least two acceptance grooves. The connection cover is coupled to an upper side of the connection base and finishes a connection formed by ends of at least two cable molds. The couplers are each provided at an upper side of the connection base and a lower side of the connection cover. A base of a cable mold is mounted in the acceptance groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Moon-Sang AHN, Kyu-Jeong CHAE
  • Publication number: 20090188713
    Abstract: A structure (1) hides a cable (2) running along a surface (3). The structure (1) comprises a wall (10, 11; 12, 13, 14) arranged between a viewer (4) and the cable (2) for hiding the cable (2) for the viewer (4). The structure has a wall surface directed towards the viewer (4). At least part of the wall surface directed towards the viewer (4) has reflective properties. The wall (10, 11; 12, 13, 14) has a shape for reflecting the surface (3) or another surface (30) having similar appearance as the surface (3) to the viewer (4), thereby giving the structure which hides the cable a similar appearance as the surface in front of which the cable is arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Theodorus Franciscus Emilius Maria Overes
  • Publication number: 20090101404
    Abstract: Several one-piece unitary easily manufactured and economical products that both facilitate the routing of cable and the storage of extra lengths of cable are provided wherein a cable management apparatus includes a centrally disposed first cable confinement portion mountable to a surface, a second cable confinement portion extending from a first side of the first cable confinement portion, and a third cable confinement portion extending from a second side of the first cable confinement portion opposite the first side such that the first, second, and third cable confinement portions are substantially aligned. Another cable management apparatus includes a stepped mounting member, a first confinement member extending from the stepped mounting member forming a first confinement channel, and a second confinement member extending from the stepped mounting member forming a second confinement channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: SLAM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: James A. Young, IV
  • Publication number: 20080202808
    Abstract: Present invention outlines a structured wiring methodology for installing a premise-wide distributed Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) featuring Broadband Points with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and Electrical Sockets, allowing connection to Broadband Appliances. The necessary LAN and electrical cabling stays entirely within a Beading (or Casing and Capping), which recursively loops along the skirting level of the walls within the premise. This does not disturb the aesthetics of an existing premise, as the Beading merges with the skirting outline, or can be concealed within the wall itself. Each end of the looped Beading can be terminated on a dual Broadband Gateway, which provides WAN and global Internet connectivity. The looped Beading provides immunity against a single failure of Electronic boards (within Broadband Points or Gateway) or single cut in the cables. Ethernet connection cord can be as thin and flexible as that in telephones, and thinner than that for USB appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Mohan Tambe
  • Patent number: 7406241
    Abstract: Methods and devices for the installation of a fiber optic cable to a house or other building structure are provided. The method may include identifying a preferred location of a customer through an indication left by the customer either on the interior side or exterior side of a wall, forming a through opening in the wall near or at the preferred location, and installing the in-wall termination device in the opening. The in-wall termination device may include a wall plate for attaching to an interior surface of the wall. The wall plate includes one or more connectors for receiving ends of cables extending from the exterior and connecting those cables to other cables extending through the interior of the building structure. The method may allow for the installation of the cable without requiring the presence of the customer or requiring access to the interior of the building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignees: Verizon Laboratories Inc., Verizon New England Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Opaluch, James P. Dacey
  • Publication number: 20080011512
    Abstract: A wire management system including a channel having a plurality of alternating retention tabs extending inwardly from the side edges of the channel under which wires or cables may be laced. The channel defines a plurality of openings adapted to receive screws for attachment of the channel to a desired surface. Each of the tabs defines an opening therethrough which is adapted to receive a pin extending from a cover which is adapted to be placed over the channel with the pins being received within the openings in an interference fit which allows the cover to be detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Don R. Burns
  • Patent number: 7287354
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods of use for a wire channel device that is positioned between an upper siding panel and a lower siding panel along the side of a building and that routes, supports, and/or secures one or more wires. The wire channel device includes an upwardly extending arm, a transverse leg, and a wire channel having a downwardly extending leg, a channel portion, and a rear upwardly extending leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: AT&T BLS Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Brent Rivers, Frederick Diggle, III