Juan M Angulo

US Patent:

20190222009, Jul 18, 2019

Filed:

Jan 17, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/250086

Inventors:

Norman R. Byrne - Ada MI, US
Joel T. Ruiter - Ada MI, US
Peter Bergendahl - South Burlington VT, US
Joseph D. Ward - Grand Rapids MI, US
Juan Carlos Angulo - Grand Rapids MI, US

International Classification:

H02G 3/08
H02G 3/14

Abstract:

An electrical box supports one or more electrical or electronic data outlets in a cavity, with a dual-hinged door at least partially covering an opening to the cavity when the door is closed. The door is openable in either of two directions by pivoting it about either of two spaced-apart pivot axes that are defined by respective pivot arms coupled to opposite ends and opposite sides of the door, the pivot arms being further coupled at their respective proximal ends to opposite walls of the housing. A retaining feature releasably secures the door in the closed position and may provide sensory feedback to a user upon closing the door. Optionally, the door has a floating appearance in the opening to the cavity, with no direct contact existing between the door and the housing.

US Patent:

20190148850, May 16, 2019

Filed:

Nov 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/191517

Inventors:

Norman R. Byrne - Ada MI, US
Timothy J. Warwick - Sparta MI, US
Aaron G. Lautenbach - Rockford MI, US
Jonathan M. Golub - Rockford MI, US
Juan Carlos Angulo - Grand Rapids MI, US

International Classification:

H01R 9/24
H01R 12/61
G06F 13/38
H01R 12/77

Abstract:

An electrical power or electronic data distribution system includes a power supply or electronic data module that receives electrical power or electronic data signals from a source, a flat-conductor strip for routing electrical power or electronic data along a generally planar surface such as a floor, wall, room divider, or ceiling, and a power or data output block. The power supply has a pair of power outfeed conductors, and the flat-conductor strip has a pair of generally planar electrical conductors in spaced arrangement, which are electrically coupled to respective power outfeed conductors. The output block has a pair of power-receiving contacts along a lower surface thereof, and an electrical receptacle at the output block, the receptacle being positioned above the lower surface. The power-receiving contacts electrically engage respective planar electrical conductors and convey electrical power to respective contacts of the electrical receptacle, for powering electrical or electronic devices.