Allen R Nelson

US Patent:

8616905, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Nov 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/302794

Inventors:

Jean Tuck McGregor - Waxhaw NC, US
James Michael Broughman - Huntersville NC, US
Allen R. Nelson - Charlotte NC, US
Darren Michael Mark - Cornelius NC, US
Laura Winfield Alexander - Sunbury OH, US
Donald Collins Meves - Gahanna OH, US

Assignee:

Lowe's Companies, Inc. - Mooresville NC

International Classification:

H01R 4/60

US Classification:

439207

Abstract:

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable (e. g. , while the cable is generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cable tray). The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end.

US Patent:

20140038451, Feb 6, 2014

Filed:

Oct 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/047767

Inventors:

James Michael Broughman - Huntersville NC, US
Allen R. Nelson - Charlotte NC, US
Darren Michael Mark - Cornelius NC, US
Laura Winfield Alexander - Sunbury OH, US
Donald Collins Meves - Gahanna OH, US

Assignee:

Lowe's Companies, Inc. - Mooresville NC

International Classification:

H01R 4/24

US Classification:

439419

Abstract:

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

US Patent:

20180191087, Jul 5, 2018

Filed:

Feb 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/907004

Inventors:

- Mooresville NC, US
James Michael Broughman - Huntersville NC, US
Allen R. Nelson - Charlotte NC, US
Darren Michael Mark - Cornelius NC, US
Laura Winfield Alexander - Sunbury OH, US
Donald Collins Meves - Gahanna OH, US

International Classification:

H01R 4/2408
H01R 13/52
H01R 12/61
H01R 13/58
H01R 13/627
H01R 9/03
H01R 4/24

Abstract:

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable (e.g., while the cable is generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cable tray). The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

US Patent:

20170133770, May 11, 2017

Filed:

Jan 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/406664

Inventors:

- Mooresville NC, US
James Michael Broughman - Huntersville NC, US
Allen R. Nelson - Charlotte NC, US
Darren Michael Mark - Comelius NC, US
Laura Winfield Alexander - Sunbury OH, US

International Classification:

H01R 4/24
H01R 13/58
H01R 13/52
H01R 9/03
H01R 13/627

Abstract:

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

US Patent:

20150099392, Apr 9, 2015

Filed:

Sep 30, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/502762

Inventors:

- Mooresville NC, US
James Michael Broughman - Huntersville NC, US
Allen R. Nelson - Charlotte NC, US
Darren Michael Mark - Cornelius NC, US
Laura Winfield Alexander - Sunbury OH, US
Donald Collins Meves - Gahanna OH, US

International Classification:

H01R 4/24

US Classification:

439412

Abstract:

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

US Patent:

20150099393, Apr 9, 2015

Filed:

Sep 30, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/502722

Inventors:

- Mooresville NC, US
James Michael Broughman - Huntersville NC, US
Allen R. Nelson - Charlotte NC, US
Darren Michael Mark - Cornelius NC, US
Laura Winfield Alexander - Sunbury OH, US
Donald Collins Meves - Gahanna OH, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/58
H01R 4/24
H01R 9/03

US Classification:

439419

Abstract:

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).