Michael E Mcgrath

US Patent:

6541705, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Jul 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/627520

Inventors:

Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

H02G 304

US Classification:

174 99R, 174 683, 174 72 A, 174101

Abstract:

A management rack for facilitating the routing and organization of a plurality of elongated members. The rack includes a frame, a spanning element having distinct edges thereof attached to the frame at distinct portions thereof, an organizational element disposed on the spanning element for routing and organizing at least some of the plurality of elongated members, a first hinge support disposed in a first location on the frame, a second hinge support disposed in a second location on the frame, and a door having a first hinge for engaging the first hinge support and having a second hinge for engaging the second hinge support whereby the door is rotatable on the hinges between a closed position where the portion of the frame between the first and second hinge supports is substantially covered by the door and thereby generally inaccessible and an open position where the portion of the frame between the first and second hinge supports is substantially uncovered by the door and thereby generally accessible.

US Patent:

6766093, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Mar 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/814621

Inventors:

Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL
Kevin L. Goodwin - Frankfort IL

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 646

US Classification:

385134, 379327

Abstract:

A cable manager provides horizontal cable management of adjacent patch panels or network equipment on network distribution racks. The cable manager includes a central section and a front cable routing section and is mountable on a network rack, such as an EIA rack. The central section has a longitudinal width sized to fit within the network rack, a front side, a rear side, and rack mounting holes provided on opposite longitudinal ends of the central section. The front cable routing section extends from the front side of the central section and includes a plurality of spaced fingers having an arcuate surface that provides bend radius control. A slit provides flexibility to the fingers. Ears extend laterally from the fingers. The cable manager can also include a rear cable routing section that includes a second plurality of spaced fingers. One or more passthrough openings can be provided in the central section to allow routing of cabling from the front section to the rear section.

US Patent:

6884942, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

May 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/842666

Inventors:

Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US
Kevin L. Goodwin - Frankfort IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

H01B003/00

US Classification:

174 681, 174 683, 174135, 174 97, 385135

Abstract:

A cable manager provides horizontal cable management of adjacent patch panels or network equipment on network distribution racks. The cable manager includes a central section and a front cable routing section and is mountable on a network rack, such as an EIA rack. The central section has a longitudinal width sized to fit within the network rack, a front side, a rear side, and rack mounting holes provided on opposite longitudinal ends of the central section. The front cable routing section extends from the front side of the central section and, includes a plurality of spaced fingers having an arcuate surface that provides bend radius control. A slit provides flexibility to the fingers. Ears extend laterally from the fingers. The cable manager can also include a rear cable routing section that includes a second plurality of spaced fingers. One or more passthrough openings can be provided in the central section to allow routing of cabling from the front section to the rear section.

US Patent:

7178679, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

Jan 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/767389

Inventors:

Mark E. Canty - Aurora IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US
Thomas Chung Yin Wong - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

A47F 7/00

US Classification:

211 26

Abstract:

An integrally molded cable manager for routing cables wherein the cable manager is generally enclosable by a cover. The integrally molded cable manager includes a generally rectangular base portion and a pair of side wall portions generally perpendicular to the base portion along the longer sides of the generally rectangular base portion, each of the side wall portions having a plurality of generally aligned fingers. At least two fingers of each of the side wall portions include a hook protrusion for cooperating with the cover to permit the cover to be alternately rotatable relative to either of the side wall portions.

US Patent:

7285027, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Mar 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/086815

Inventors:

Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US
Thomas Wong - Chicago IL, US
Max W. Hibner - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

439719

Abstract:

Cable managers of the present invention include a panel, at least two adjacent spaced-apart projections, which define an opening therebetween, and a tab connected to at least one of the projections. The tab assists in cable routing and retention. In one embodiment, the tab extends to a distance at least midway between a top surface of the one projection and the bottom surface of the other projection. In another embodiment, a distance between a top surface of the tab on one projection and the bottom surface of another adjacent projection is between about 0. 10 inches and about 0. 30 inches. In yet another embodiment, a cable manager comprises separable portions, and at least one spacer member which is adapted to be attached to each of separable first and second portions. The spacer member increases the width of the manager to provide additional space to run cable within the manager.

US Patent:

7378046, May 27, 2008

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/304523

Inventors:

Mark E. Canty - Aurora IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

B29C 45/44

US Classification:

264318, 2643281, 425DIG 58

Abstract:

An integrally molded rack-mountable manager for managing the routing of cables along a network rack supporting electrical components having distinct rows of ports. The manager includes an integrally molded channel having a base portion and a pair of slotted side wall portions for retaining cables therein and managing the routing of the cables by providing optional routing through the channel and through slots defined by the slotted sidewalls. The integrally molded manager includes a rack-mounting portion configured for being connected to the network rack.

US Patent:

D572672, Jul 8, 2008

Filed:

Mar 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/277859

Inventors:

Samuel J. Adducci - Palos Heights IL, US
Michael J. McGrath - New Lenox IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

1399

US Classification:

D13184, D13199

US Patent:

7427713, Sep 23, 2008

Filed:

Nov 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/559708

Inventors:

Samuel J Adducci - Palos Heights IL, US
Michael J McGrath - New Lenox IL, US
Jonathan D Walker - Chicago IL, US
Brendan F Doorhy - Westmont IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

174 50, 174520, 361600, 361724, 3122231, 3122652

Abstract:

A network cabinet is provided comprising first and second doors. The first door is positioned on a side of the cabinet and comprises first and second opposing lateral sides that each comprise a retractable hinge that permits the first door to rotate about either of the hinges. The second door is positioned on another side of the cabinet and comprises opposing lateral sides wherein at least one of the lateral sides comprises a hinge that permits the door to rotate about the hinge.