Panduit Corporation

Robert G Bucciferro

Shaun P Brouwer

Robert W Kossak

Joseph A Chopp, Jr

Christopher R Haczynski

Larry S Mohr

David K Osenga

John Carnevale

A grounding connector has a body including a first side, a second side, and a mid-section extending therebetween, with an opening extending through the body from the first side to the second side. The body of the grounding connector includes a lock joint configured to join the grounding connector with a second grounding connector, with the lock joint including a recess inset into the mid-section of the body and a protrusion adjacent the recess extending from the mid-section.

Grounding connector with lock joint

A ground bar assembly includes a ground bar for attaching to grounding conductors and a conductive mounting bracket directly attached to the ground bar. The conductive mounting bracket is configured to space the ground bar apart from a mounting surface. An isolative mounting bracket and varying ground bar assemblies, for differing functions, are also provided.

Universal ground bar system

A grounding apparatus for connecting electrical equipment to ground comprises a plate comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and first and second end portions. Typically, the plate is connected to opposing support legs, such that an open space is provided under the bottom surface of the plate. The top surface of the plate may comprise one or more raised surfaces and also define a plurality of apertures for use in securing one or more lugs to the plate. The grounding apparatus optionally comprises a port connected thereto and comprising an exterior surface defining an opening for receiving a plug.

Grounding apparatus

A clamp used to create a bond between under floor wiring systems and a common bonding network. The clamp includes a mounting plate, a U-bolt and a split bolt for securing wires to the mounting plate. The mounting plate has an aperture and a slot. The U-bolt has a first end and a second end. The first end of the U-bolt is attached at the aperture of the mounting plate and the second end of the U-bolt is positioned within the slot of the mounting plate. The second end of the U-bolt is removed from the slot to enable the second end of the U-bolt to pivot away from the mounting plate enabling the U-bolt to engage a floor pedestal.

Common bonding network clamp

Fastener device secures two separate structures together and may ground electrical current running through the structures. In one embodiment, fastener includes a plurality of projections for removing paint from an external surface of one structure. Depending on relative hardness measurements, the plurality of projections may also penetrate the structure. In another embodiment, fastener may be utilized to secure and ground rack/patch panel systems that house electrical equipment.

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Joliet, IL, United States of America

Robert G Bucciferro