Timothy Andrew Lange from Maiden Rock, WI, age 65

Mounting System For Enclosure
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US Patent:

7690616, Apr 6, 2010
Filed:

May 26, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/138071
Inventors:

Timothy Gordon Lange - Champlin MN, US
Assignee:

Hoffman Enclosures, Inc. - Anoka MN
International Classification:

B65D 63/00
US Classification:

248499, 248500, 248906
Abstract:

An apparatus includes an enclosure mountable to a wall, a strap coupled to an outer surface of the enclosure, and a holder mounted to the wall. The holder tautly pulls the strap toward the wall to hold the enclosure against the wall.

Adjustable Shelf
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US Patent:

7987799, Aug 2, 2011
Filed:

Jun 12, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/761931
Inventors:

Timothy Gordon Lange - Champlin MN, US
Robert M. Kalstabakken - Cambridge MN, US
Brian L. Mordick - Shoreview MN, US
Jeremy Lee Fink - Anoka MN, US
Trent T. Jones - White Bear Lake MN, US
Assignee:

Hoffman Enclosures, Inc. - Anoka MN
International Classification:

A47B 11/00
US Classification:

108102, 108 5002, 108137, 108143, 3122236
Abstract:

A shelf includes a first shelf section and a second shelf section that slidingly fits with the first shelf section such that the first shelf section and second shelf section are configured to form a shelf surface having a usable shelf surface area that is variable.

Vertical Motion Pendant Arm
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US Patent:

8070120, Dec 6, 2011
Filed:

Nov 19, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/622323
Inventors:

Timothy G. Lange - Champlin MN, US
Ronald Mathew Wacker - Foreston MN, US
Assignee:

Hoffman Enclosures, Inc. - Anoka MN
International Classification:

E04G 3/00
US Classification:

2482841, 2482821
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a vertical motion pendant arm for supporting an enclosure at a desired height. The vertical motion pendant arm can include an enclosure mounting assembly, a support mounting assembly, and one or more connectors. The vertical motion pendant arm can also include a drawbridge mechanism having a rotatable worm, a rotatable gear that engages the rotatable worm, one or more drawbridge arms coupled to the rotatable gear, and one or more gas springs coupled to the drawbridge arms and the connectors. The gas springs can provide a counterforce to the enclosure.

Variable Angle Fitting
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US Patent:

20100133390, Jun 3, 2010
Filed:

Nov 18, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/621437
Inventors:

Timothy G. Lange - Champlin MN, US
Jamie Livgard - Big Lake MN, US
Brian B. Krause - Delano MN, US
Ronald Malles - Saint Paul MN, US
International Classification:

F16L 3/08
US Classification:

248 65
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a variable angle fitting to route cables around a corner. The variable angle fitting includes a main body with a base plate, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first joint plate, and a second joint plate. The first joint plate can be rotatably coupled to the base plate by a first deformable hinge, and the second joint plate can be rotatably coupled to the base plate by a second deformable hinge. The variable angle fitting also includes a first bracket and a second bracket that is identical to the first bracket. The first bracket can be coupled to the first joint plate, and the second bracket can be coupled to the second joint plate. The first bracket can be positioned at a first angle with respect to the base plate, and the second bracket can be positioned at a second angle with respect to the base plate in order to route cables around the corner.

Enclosure Suspension System With Compression Fitting
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US Patent:

20110140416, Jun 16, 2011
Filed:

Nov 11, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/944548
Inventors:

Timothy G. Lange - Champlin MN, US
Jamie M. Livgard - Big Lake MN, US
William J. Nepsha - Zimmerman MN, US
Nathan P. Espinosa - Lino Lakes MN, US
International Classification:

F16L 19/07
US Classification:

285342
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a suspension system for supporting an enclosure. The system includes a compression fitting that couples an enclosure mounting assembly to a hollow connector tube and provides a substantially sealed pathway between the enclosure mounting assembly to the hollow connector tube. The compression fitting includes at least one coupling body and at least one compression nut. The compression nuts are tightened around portions of the coupling bodies to secure end portions of the enclosure mounting assembly and the hollow connector tube within the coupling bodies.

Locking Mechanism For Configurable Enclosure
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US Patent:

20120304714, Dec 6, 2012
Filed:

Jun 7, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/491450
Inventors:

Harold D. Lakoduk - Ramsey MN, US
Scott A. Schramske - Shoreview MN, US
Timothy G. Lange - Champlin MN, US
Kent G. Messing - Elk River MN, US
Ronald M. Wacker - Foreston MN, US
Robert M. Kalstabakken - Cambridge MN, US
Steve J. Johnson - Mahtomedi MN, US
Sheldon O. Modrow - Champlin MN, US
Joseph D. Ricke - Arden Hills MN, US
Robert G. Lau - Isanti MN, US
International Classification:

E05C 3/14
E05B 65/06
E05B 57/00
US Classification:

70344, 292202, 292205
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide enclosures for electronic components and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes first and second sidewalls formed from a single elongated piece of sheet metal. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall define an interior space of the enclosure. At least one of the first and second sidewalls includes an edge region folded inwardly relative to the interior space to form a mounting channel. The enclosure further includes a backwall coupled with first edges of the sidewalls and a door hingedly coupled with a second edge of at least one of the sidewalls.

Hinge And Latch Arrangement For Enclosures
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US Patent:

20160374218, Dec 22, 2016
Filed:

Sep 6, 2016
Appl. No.:

15/257703
Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Scott Alan Schramske - Shoreview MN, US
Timothy Gordon Lange - Champlin MN, US
Kent Gregory Messing - Elk River MN, US
Ronald Matthew Wacker - Foreston MN, US
Robert Marvin Kalstabakken - Cambridge MN, US
Steve Jerome Johnson - Mahtomedi MN, US
Sheldon Odell Modrow - Champlin MN, US
Joseph David Ricke - Arden Hills MN, US
Robert G. Lau - Champlin MN, US
International Classification:

H05K 5/02
H05K 7/18
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide hinging and latching hardware and arrangements for enclosures for electronic components. In one embodiment, first and second brackets can be secured to an enclosure frame on first and second sides, respectively, of a door opening. Both brackets can be configured to receive a hinge pin and engage a latching mechanism, such that the brackets can be hingedly secure the door to the enclosure and latch the closed with the door in at least two different orientations. In one embodiment, hinging and latching hardware for an enclosure can include a door wing configured to be secured to an enclosure door, and first and second frame wings configured to be secured to an enclosure frame on different sides of a door opening. The hardware can accordingly provide first and second hinging and latching configurations for the door, with the door in first and second orientations, respectively.