Richard D Arthur

US Patent:

6489568, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Jun 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/888658

Inventors:

Richard Lee Arthur - Vienna WV

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Williamstown WV

International Classification:

H01B 1726

US Classification:

174153G, 174152 G, 174 65 G, 174 65 R

Abstract:

A wire protection grommet is constructed for installation in a wire pull opening extending between a preset and the cell of a cellular raceway. The grommet includes a central opening extending between the preset and the raceway cell and which has defines a wire pull strain relief. The grommet is constructed to lockingly engage into the wire pull opening so that it is not displaced during use. The distal end of the grommet is weighted so that the grommet self-orients itself in the opening during installation. The grommet also includes a wire storage section around which excess wiring can be wrapped. Hooks are provided for retaining the excess wire on the wire storage section.

US Patent:

6583356, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Jun 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/888828

Inventors:

Richard L. Arthur - Vienna WV
Stephen T. English - Williamstown WV
Joseph B. Stout - Vienna WV

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Williamstown WV

International Classification:

H01B 1726

US Classification:

174 65G, 174 65 R, 174153 G, 174152 G, 385134

Abstract:

A wire protection grommet is constructed for installation in a wire pull opening in the cell of a cellular raceway. The grommet is sized for insertion through the wire pull opening and defines central passages extending through the opening. The central passage has a radiused portion defining a wire pull strain relief to prevent wires that pass through the grommet from being bent beyond a predetermined bend radius. The grommet is constructed to lockingly engage into the wire pull opening so that it is not displaced during use. The distal end of the grommet may be weighted so that the grommet correctly orients itself in the opening during installation. The grommet may also include a wire storage section around which excess wiring can be wrapped. Hooks may be provided for retaining the excess wire on the wire storage section. The grommet may include an opening or slot which extends to the central passage and which is sized to permit wires to be slid into the passage.

US Patent:

6696640, Feb 24, 2004

Filed:

Aug 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/642951

Inventors:

Norman Castellani - Edenton NC
John Kohaut - Port Murray NJ
Richard Lee Arthur - Parkersburg WV
Shailesh Shashikant Bambardekar - Vienna WV

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Williamstown WV

International Classification:

H02G 304

US Classification:

174 48, 174 50, 522208, 220 33

Abstract:

An in-floor, flush poke-through wiring fitting may be installed in the floor of a structure to enable the activation of power, communication, and/or data services at the fitting location. The poke-through fitting internally supports four power receptacles and a plurality of communication/data jacks. The power receptacles may be connected in a single electrical circuit, or may be connected in dual electrical circuits. The poke-through fitting will support data connectors in either a flush mount position or a recessed mounting position. An excess cover includes separate sliding covers for each of the power receptacles and communication/data jacks.

US Patent:

6720495, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Oct 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/268310

Inventors:

Norman Castellani - Edenton NC
John Kohaut - Port Murray NJ
Richard Lee Arthur - Parkersburg WV
Shailesh Shashikant Bambardekar - Vienna WV

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Williamstown WV

International Classification:

H02G 304

US Classification:

174 48, 174 50, 174 53, 439650, 522208, 220 33

Abstract:

An in-floor, flush poke-through wiring fitting may be installed in the floor of a structure to enable the activation of power, communication, and/or data services at the fitting location. The poke-through fitting internally supports four power receptacles and a plurality of communication/data jacks. The power receptacles may be connected in a single electrical circuit, or may be connected in dual electrical circuits. The poke-through fitting will support data connectors in either a flush mount position or a recessed mounting position. An excess cover includes separate sliding covers for each of the power receptacles and communication/data jacks.

US Patent:

20040099429, May 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/715942

Inventors:

Norman Castellani - Edenton NC, US
John Kohaut - Port Murray NJ, US
Richard Arthur - Parkersburg WV, US
Shailesh Bambardekar - Vienna WV, US

International Classification:

H02G003/04

US Classification:

174/048000

Abstract:

An in-floor, flush poke-through wiring fitting may be installed in the floor of a structure to enable the activation of power, communication, and/or data services at the fitting location. The poke-through fitting internally supports four power receptacles and a plurality of communication/data jacks. The power receptacles may be connected in a single electrical circuit, or may be connected in dual electrical circuits. The poke-through fitting will support data connectors in either a flush mount position or a recessed mounting position. An access cover includes separate sliding covers for each of the power receptacles and communication/data jacks.

US Patent:

54689082, Nov 21, 1995

Filed:

Jan 10, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/179247

Inventors:

Richard L. Arthur - Vienna WV
Timothy S. Bowman - Memphis TN
J. David Harmon - Pittsburgh PA

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Parkersburg WV

International Classification:

H02G 308

US Classification:

174 48

Abstract:

This patent discloses a floor box for use with in-floor service distribution systems. The floor box defines wiring compartments in which connectors may be mounted and is constructed so that conductors can be routed through the floor box from one wiring compartment to another. The floor box also accepts barriers that are selectively positioned in the floor box to separate conductors in separate wiring compartments. The floor box accepts connectors of different services is constructed to facilitate assembly of connectors and mounting hardware as well as routing conductors through the floor box.

US Patent:

62590340, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Feb 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/252398

Inventors:

Richard Lee Arthur - Vienna WV

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Williamstown WV

International Classification:

H01B 1726

US Classification:

174153G

Abstract:

A wire protection grommet is constructed for installation in a wire pull opening extending between a preset and the cell of a cellular raceway. The grommet includes a central opening extending between the preset and the raceway cell and which has defines a wire pull strain relief. The grommet is constructed to lockingly engage into the wire pull opening so that it is not displaced during use. The distal end of the grommet is weighted so that the grommet self-orients itself in the opening during installation. The grommet also includes a wire storage section around which excess wiring can be wrapped. Hooks are provided for retaining the excess wire on the wire storage section.

US Patent:

57960372, Aug 18, 1998

Filed:

Apr 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/639991

Inventors:

Joe A. Young - Reedsville OH
Richard L. Arthur - Vienna WV

Assignee:

Walker Systems, Inc. - Parkersburg WV

International Classification:

H02G 312

US Classification:

174 50

Abstract:

An electrical floor box providing connections to one or more in-floor service distribution systems includes lower and upper portions defining a hollow interior and a plurality of wiring compartments and conduction tunnels interconnecting the wiring compartments. The lower portion includes a base and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the base. The upper portion is slidably connectable to the lower portion forming the hollow interior and the wiring compartments which extend outwardly from, and open to, the hollow interior. The upper portion also includes a top opening which provides access to the hollow interior.