Staunton, IL, United States of America

Donald Wayne Nicholas, Iii

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Hubbell Limited. Active years: 2018-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Donald Wayne Nicholas, Iii. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/donald-wayne-nicholas-iii

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 6 

% Patents Active = 83.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 23(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2018-2026

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Donald Wayne Nicholas, III

Introduction

Donald Wayne Nicholas, III is an accomplished inventor based in Staunton, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of utility solutions, holding a total of 6 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality and efficiency in everyday applications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a Wall Mounted Utility Cabinet. This utility cabinet features a housing with an interior compartment, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front opening, and a side opening. A frame is connected to the housing and is moveable between a first position, where the frame is entirely within the housing, and a second position, where at least a portion of the frame extends outside of the housing. The frame is designed to accommodate one or more utility components. Additionally, the cabinet includes a front door that can be moved between a closed position, covering the front opening, and an open position, providing access to the front opening. A side door is also included, which can be moved between a closed position covering the side opening and an open position for access. Another notable patent is for Wire Troughs for Inside Corners. This wire trough consists of a main body, caps that close the ends of the main body, and a cover. The main body has four longitudinally extending walls that define an access opening between the edges of two of the walls, with the cover selectively closing the access opening.

Career Highlights

Donald Wayne Nicholas, III is currently associated with Hubbell Limited, where he continues to innovate and develop practical solutions for various utility needs. His work has been instrumental in advancing the design and functionality of utility cabinets and wire management systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Matthew David Raetz and Richard James Merrell. These collaborations have contributed to the successful development of his innovative products.

Conclusion

Donald Wayne Nicholas, III exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his practical inventions and contributions to utility solutions. His work continues to impact the industry positively, showcasing the importance of creativity and functionality in design.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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