James M Holcomb

US Patent:

7717674, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Nov 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/593246

Inventors:

Masao Tsuji - Mesa AZ, US
Hadi Srass - Rancho Cucamonga CA, US
James Holcomb - Sierra Madre CA, US

Assignee:

Hunter Fan Company - Memphis TN

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

416 5, 416247 R

Abstract:

A ceiling fan () is disclosed having a motor () and motor housing () suspended from a ceiling by a downrod (). The motor rotatably drives an annular array of blades (). The ceiling fan also includes a tubular screen or shroud () mounted about the motor housing and blades so as to substantially conceal a large portion of these components from view. The shroud includes an annular lower mounting plate () and an annular side wall () extending upwardly from the lower plate. The side wall is formed of a series of candles () having the appearance of flickering wicks () through incandescent bulbs. The lower plate is coupled to the downrod through a coupler () and a series of first arms ().

US Patent:

20220326281, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Feb 16, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/673752

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Donald Mark DeWalch - Houston TX, US
James Michael Holcomb - Houston TX, US
Aditya Kumar Palthi - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

DeWalch Technologies, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01R 11/04

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system including a ring and fracturable locking system, in some embodiments, and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking sealing ring comprises an annular band, wherein a body portion of the annular band comprises a first band portion and a second band portion, and wherein the first band portion comprises a first ring end and the second band portion comprises a second ring end. A first tab is disposed on the first ring end and comprises a connector member. A second tab is disposed on the second ring end with the second tab comprising a receiver member, and wherein the connector member is adapted for connection with the receiver member. A fracturable retainer is provided comprising a body defining a passageway therethrough, wherein the passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the first and second tabs, and wherein the fracturable retainer is adapted to inhibit access to at least the connector

US Patent:

20210055330, Feb 25, 2021

Filed:

Jun 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/914225

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Donald Mark DeWalch - Houston TX, US
James Michael Holcomb - Houston TX, US
Aditya Kumar Palthi - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

DeWalch Technologies, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01R 11/04

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system including a ring and fracturable locking system, in some embodiments, and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking sealing ring comprises an annular band, wherein a body portion of the annular band comprises a first band portion and a second band portion, and wherein the first band portion comprises a first ring end and the second band portion comprises a second ring end. A first tab is disposed on the first ring end and comprises a connector member. A second tab is disposed on the second ring end with the second tab comprising a receiver member, and wherein the connector member is adapted for connection with the receiver member. A fracturable retainer is provided comprising a body defining a passageway therethrough, wherein the passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the first and second tabs, and wherein the fracturable retainer is adapted to inhibit access to at least the connector

US Patent:

20150323563, Nov 12, 2015

Filed:

Jan 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/763800

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Aditya Kumar Palthi - Houston TX, US
Donald Mark DeWalch - Houston TX, US
James Michael Holcomb - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

DeWalch Technologies, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01R 1/04
F16B 2/08

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system including a ring and fracturable locking system, in some embodiments, and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking sealing ring comprises an annular band, wherein a body portion of the annular band comprises a first band portion and a second band portion, and wherein the first band portion comprises a first ring end and the second band portion comprises a second ring end. A first tab is disposed on the first ring end and comprises a connector member. A second tab is disposed on the second ring end with the second tab comprising a receiver member, and wherein the connector member is adapted for connection with the receiver member. A fracturable retainer is provided comprising a body defining a passageway therethrough, wherein the passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the first and second tabs, and wherein the fracturable retainer is adapted to inhibit access to at least the connector

US Patent:

20140213090, Jul 31, 2014

Filed:

Jan 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/751136

Inventors:

DeWalch Technologies Inc. - , US
Donald Mark DeWalch - Houston TX, US
James Michael Holcomb - Houston TX, US
Aditya Kumar Palthi - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

DeWalch Technologies Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01R 13/639

US Classification:

439301

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system including a ring and fracturable locking system, in some embodiments, and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking sealing ring comprises an annular band, wherein a body portion of the annular band comprises a first band portion and a second band portion, and wherein the first band portion comprises a first ring end and the second band portion comprises a second ring end. A first tab is disposed on the first ring end and comprises a connector member. A second tab is disposed on the second ring end with the second tab comprising a receiver member, and wherein the connector member is adapted for connection with the receiver member. A fracturable retainer is provided comprising a body defining a passageway therethrough, wherein the passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the first and second tabs, and wherein the fracturable retainer is adapted to inhibit access to at least the connector