John E Ofcharsky

US Patent:

6422781, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Oct 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/181889

Inventors:

John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA
Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

F16B 1900

US Classification:

403300, 174 59, 411913, 439650, 403309

Abstract:

A spacer coupler for ganging together two or more wall outlets by coupling the outlets together in a spaced manner. The outlets are fastened to the spacer coupler by spear connectors on the spacer coupler which are inserted into complimentary holes in the wall outlets. The spacer coupler can be used with existing communication cable receptacles and face plates to form a pleasing and easily accomplished ganging of the receptacles.

US Patent:

6794573, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Mar 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/790973

Inventors:

John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA
Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

H01H 902

US Classification:

174 58, 174 53, 174135, 220 33

Abstract:

A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing a device, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead bean. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped mounting box that includes a large side wiring cavity and an integral flange portion. A cover cooperates with the integral flange portion to provide a closure for the wiring cavity and a bottom flange for mounting a device-specific bracket thereon. The bracket includes slots therein and the integral flange portion includes downward extending alignment posts to enable easy centering of the manufacturers bracket under the integral flange. The mounting assembly includes all hardware required to complete installation of the device including the cover, an initial fastener, and load bearing fasteners, which are all temporarily secured to the L-shaped box.

US Patent:

6924431, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Sep 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/945476

Inventors:

John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA, US
Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA, US

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

H01H009/02

US Classification:

174 58, 174 53, 174135, 220 33

Abstract:

A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing a device, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead beam. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped mounting box that includes a large side wiring cavity and an integral flange portion. A cover cooperates with the integral flange portion to provide a closure for the wiring cavity and a bottom flange for mounting a device-specific bracket thereon. The bracket includes slots therein and the integral flange portion includes downward extending alignment posts to enable easy centering of the manufacturer's bracket under the integral flange. The mounting assembly includes all hardware required to complete installation of the device including the cover, an initial fastener, and load bearing fasteners, which are all temporarily secured to the L-shaped box.

US Patent:

6956170, Oct 18, 2005

Filed:

Apr 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/816518

Inventors:

Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA, US
John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA, US

International Classification:

H01H009/02

US Classification:

174 58, 174 50, 174 60, 174135, 220 402

Abstract:

A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing a device, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead beam. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped mounting box that includes a first and a second junction box. Each junction box includes an integral arcuate flange portion that cooperate to accept a separately supplied bracket thereon. The bracket includes slots therein and the integral flange portion includes downward extending alignment posts to enable easy centering of the bracket under the mounting box and the overhead beam. All hardware required to complete installation of the device is temporarily secured to the L-shaped box for shipment and storage, including an initial fastener and load bearing fasteners. The L-shaped mounting assembly is especially useful for mounting an electrical device to an existing ceiling.

US Patent:

7098399, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Sep 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/945405

Inventors:

Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA, US
John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA, US

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

H01H 9/02

US Classification:

174 58, 174 50, 174 53, 174 57, 220 32, 220 33, 248906

Abstract:

A through-wall electrical box that is capable of accommodating two wall-mounted electrical devices, one for each side of a wall. One of the electrical devices faces one direction and a second electrical device faces 180 degrees away from the first device. The electrical box includes a continuous peripheral wall having an open front side, an open rear side, and a channel therein. The front side includes a front facing surface for receiving a first electrical device in the channel. The rear side includes a rear facing surface for receiving a second electrical device in the channel. The peripheral wall has a length slightly less than the width of the structural wall thereby positioning the installed electrical devices flush or slightly less than flush with the outer surfaces of the structural wall. A fastening arrangement is included on the electrical box for securing the electrical box to the structural wall.

US Patent:

7135640, Nov 14, 2006

Filed:

Jul 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/173679

Inventors:

John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA, US
Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA, US

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

H01H 9/02

US Classification:

174 58, 174 60, 174 63, 174 50, 220 402, 439535, 248906

Abstract:

A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing a device, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead beam. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped mounting box that includes a large side wiring cavity and an integral flange portion. A cover cooperates with the integral flange portion to provide a closure for the wiring cavity and a bottom flange for mounting a device-specific bracket thereon. The bracket includes slots therein and the integral flange portion includes downward extending alignment posts to enable easy centering of the manufacturer's bracket under the integral flange. The mounting assembly includes all hardware required to complete installation of the device including the cover, an initial fastener, and load bearing fasteners, which are all temporarily secured to the L-shaped box.

US Patent:

7234670, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Nov 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/264483

Inventors:

Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA, US
John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA, US

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

F16M 3/00

US Classification:

248156, 248545, 174 37

Abstract:

A mounting device for supplying both high and low voltage services in an outdoor setting. One end of the mounting device is adapted to be anchored securely in the ground. A post extending from the ground includes a first electrical box for housing high voltage electrical connections and devices and a second electrical box for housing low voltage connections and devices. If desired by the installer, the mounting device can be configured to provide a single electrical box, which can include either high or low voltage. The top of the mounting device is adapted to accept a light fixture. The ground-anchored portion of the mounting device includes a large entryway to allow a large passageway for lead in of electrical cables. Integral projections extending from the mounting device enable secure anchoring to the ground. The mounting device is molded in one-piece and includes a knockout plate for providing a large electrical enclosure and a voltage separator for dividing the enclosure into separate high and low voltage electrical boxes.

US Patent:

D479639, Apr 13, 1999

Filed:

Mar 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/085065

Inventors:

Thomas J. Gretz - Clarks Summit PA
John Ofcharsky - Olyphant PA
Martin Frederick Delmore - Clarks Summit PA

Assignee:

Arlington Industries, Inc. - Scranton PA

International Classification:

0805

US Classification:

D 8356