US5477649A
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Raised floor cable trough system
Assignee: Airtite Contractors Inc
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Filing: 1993-04-30
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Granted: 1995-12-26
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Expires: 2013-04-30
Abstract
Abstract An underfloor cable trough assembly can be employed in new or existing raised floor assemblies having removable floor panels supported at a preselected height above a subfloor by a series of vertical pedestals. Modular cable trough sections are disposed between the subfloor and the raised floor panels and can be joined to form a trough network. At least some of the trough sections have apertures formed in their side walls at regularly spaced intervals. Removable cover plates are disposed in the side wall apertures. The cover plates serve as a portion of the trough side wall when installed and are removable to permit individual trough sections to be joined to each other. In addition, the removable floor panels serve as covers for the trough sections.
Inventors
- 👤 David D. Bessert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:49
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/28; H02G3/283; H02G3/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An underfloor cable trough assembly for use with a raised floor assembly of the type having removable raised floor panels supported above a subfloor by a series of vertical pedestals, the assembly comprising: modular cable trough sections adapted to be disposed between the subfloor and the raised floor panels, each of said trough sections including a continuous bottom wall and two upstanding side walls, at least some of said trough sections having apertures formed in their side walls at regularly spaced intervals; removable cover plates normally disposed in the side wall apertures, said cover plates being adapted to serve as a portion of said trough side wall when installed and being removable to permit individual trough sections to be joined to each other; and means for joining individual trough sections to form a trough network.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An underfloor cable trough assembly for use with a raised floor assembly of the type having removable raised floor panels supported above a subfloor by a series of vertical pedestals, the assembly comprising: modular cable trough sections adapted to be disposed between the subfloor and the raised floor panels, each of said trough sections including a continuous bottom wall and two upstanding side walls, at least some of said trough sections having apertures formed in their side walls at regularly spaced intervals; removable cover plates normally disposed in the side wall apertures, said cover plates being adapted to serve as a portion of said trough side wall when installed and being removable to permit individual trough sections to be joined to each other; and means for joining individual trough sections to form a trough network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 1, wherein the side wall apertures are formed in only one side wall of a respective trough section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 1, wherein extending a trough section from a side wall aperture in another trough section renders the side walls of the two trough sections perpendicular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 1, wherein said trough sections include straight sections, corner sections, T-shaped sections and cross-shaped sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 1, further comprising support means for supporting said trough sections above the subfloor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The under,floor cable trough assembly of claim 5, wherein said support means comprises horizontal stringers adapted to extend between the vertical pedestals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 6, wherein said support means further comprises stringer support plates mounted on the vertical pedestals and being adapted to support said horizontal stringers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 7, wherein the height of said stringer support plates can be varied.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 8, wherein said stringer support plates are removably attachable to the vertical pedestals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of 7, wherein said stringer support plates are permanently attached to the vertical pedestals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of 7, wherein said stringer support plates are permanently attached to the vertical pedestals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 7, wherein multiple levels of said trough sections can be installed between the subfloor and the raised floor panels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 11, including covers for said trough sections.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
72 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 12, wherein: the trough sections on the top level are positioned such that when the removable floor panels are installed, the floor panels adjacent said modular trough of trough contact the tops of said trough side walls and serve as trough covers; and trough sections on levels other than said top level include trough covers removably secured to the top of said trough side walls.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 1, wherein said trough sections are positioned such that when the removable floor panels are installed, the floor panels adjacent said trough sections contact the tops of said trough side walls and serve as trough covers.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 14, including a sealing gasket disposed between said trough side walls and the floor panels.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
134 words
An cable management system for installation on a building subfloor, the system comprising: vertical pedestals arranged on the building subfloor; removable raised floor panels supported above the subfloor by said vertical pedestals; modular cable trough sections adapted to be disposed between the subfloor and said raised floor panels, each of said trough sections including a continuous bottom wall and two upstanding side walls, at least some of said trough sections including apertures formed in their side walls at regularly spaced intervals; removable cover plates normally disposed in the side wall apertures, said cover plates being adapted to serve as a portion of said trough side walls when installed and being removable to permit individual trough sections to be joined to each other; and means for joining individual trough sections to form a trough network.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
134 words
An cable management system for installation on a building subfloor, the system comprising: vertical pedestals arranged on the building subfloor; removable raised floor panels supported above the subfloor by said vertical pedestals; modular cable trough sections adapted to be disposed between the subfloor and said raised floor panels, each of said trough sections including a continuous bottom wall and two upstanding side walls, at least some of said trough sections including apertures formed in their side walls at regularly spaced intervals; removable cover plates normally disposed in the side wall apertures, said cover plates being adapted to serve as a portion of said trough side walls when installed and being removable to permit individual trough sections to be joined to each other; and means for joining individual trough sections to form a trough network.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 16, wherein multiple levels of said trough sections can be installed between the subfloor and the raised floor panels.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 19, further comprising covers for said trough sections.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
71 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 18, wherein: trough sections on the top level are positioned such that when the removable floor panels are installed, the floor panels adjacent said modular trough of trough contact the tops of said trough side walls and serve as trough covers; and trough sections on levels other than said top level include trough covers removably secured to the top of said trough side walls.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 19, wherein said trough sections are positioned such that when the removable floor panels are installed, the floor panels adjacent said trough sections contact the tops of said trough side walls and serve as trough covers.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cable management system of claim 20, wherein said trough sections include straight sections, corner sections, T-shaped sections and cross-shaped sections.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cable management system of claim 20, wherein the space between the subfloor and said raised floor panels serves as an air plenum.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cable management system of claim 22, wherein at least one of said raised floor panels is perforated.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The underfloor cable trough system of claims 22, further comprising a sealing gasket disposed between said trough side walls and said raised floor panels.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cable management system of claim 20, further support means for supporting said cable trough sections above the subfloor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cable management system of claim 25, wherein said support means comprises horizontal stringers adapted to extend between said vertical pedestals.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cable management system of claim 26, wherein the support means further comprises stringer plates mounted on said vertical pedestals and being adapted to support said horizontal stringers.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cable management system of claim 27, wherein the height of said stringer support plates can be varied.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cable management system of claim 28, wherein said stringer support plates are removably attachable to said vertical pedestals.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cable management system of 27, wherein said stringer support plates are permanently attached to said vertical pedestals.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cable management system of 27, wherein said stringer support plates are permanently attached to said vertical pedestals.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable management system of claim 20, wherein the apertures are only formed in one side wall of a respective trough section.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
32 words
The underfloor cable trough assembly of claim 20, wherein extending a trough section from a side wall aperture in another trough section renders the side walls of the two trough sections perpendicular.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-12-25 | 1999-06-26 | 1999-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-12-25 | 2003-06-26 | 2003-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-12-25 | 2007-06-26 | 2007-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |