Inventor

Thomas J. Gretz

Inventor

Clarks Summit, PA, US

Overview

1979–2021

Patent span

Electricity

Primary field (CPC H)

Patents· 324 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

H02Gprimary

H02GInstallation of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines46%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests13%

H01RElectrically-conductive connections9%

F16LPipes6%

F04DNon-positive-displacement pumps3%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification3%

F21VFunctional features or details of lighting devices or systems thereof3%

E04BGeneral building constructions2%

LOC132%

F21WIndexing scheme associated with subclasses f21k, f21l, f21s and f21v, relating to uses or applications of lighting devices or systems2%

PatentTitleYear

11,088,521Reversible leveling ring for securing various cover plates to concrete cans2021 11,088,523Poke-through floor box assembly2021 11,050,230Electrical box for mounting an electrical device or fixture on a suspended ceiling T-bar or intersection of a T-bar grid2021 10,923,894Push-in electrical connector insertable from the inside or outside of a junction box2021 10,920,910Stackable cable hanger with latching feature2021 10,826,253One-piece electrical fitting for snap connection2020 10,811,863Liquid-tight and concrete-tight fitting for PVC-jacketed metal-clad electrical cable2020 10,630,030One-piece electrical fitting for snap connection2020 10,601,210Electrical countertop box with trapdoor cover2020 10,593,445Electrical insider fitting for internal connection to an electrical box2020 10,483,735Ninety degree snap fit electrical fitting for connection of electrical cables to an electrical box2019 10,468,863Duplex electrical connector with one-piece connector body2019 10,431,970Electrical insider fitting for internal connection of flexible metal conduit to an electrical box2019 10,374,371One-piece electrical fitting for snap connection2019 10,283,890Duplex electrical connector with open transition area2019 10,283,951Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of an electrical component within a concrete pour area2019 10,269,473Electrical insider fitting for internal connection to an electrical box2019 10,263,361Transition fitting for photovoltaic installations2019 10,205,310Flanged vapor box2019 10,128,646Two-gang TV bridge kit with pre-molded electrical cord for minimizing wiring terminations2018 10,103,533Electrical countertop box with trapdoor cover2018 10,014,626Compression connector for terminating grounding electrodes2018 9,966,708Electrical fitting for snap connection of electrical cable to a junction box2018 9,941,679Interlocking floor box with extended locking conduit hubs2018 9,887,524'Post-installation depth-adjustable electrical box assembly for ceiling fan or fixture'2018 D0808907'Electrical fitting for non-metallic electrical cables and cords'2018 9,853,433Adjustable floor electrical box assembly2017 9,831,648'Cover assembly for floor box installed in concrete pour areas'2017 9,831,649Rain tight fitting for electrical metal tubing2017 9,748,751'Electrical box assembly for angled recessed mounting of high and low voltage components'2017 9,739,465'Sconce box assembly for shallow wall cavities and various wallboard thicknesses'2017 9,735,557'Electrical box hanger assembly'2017 9,735,558'Electrical cut-in floor box assembly'2017 9,726,303'Rooftop conduit support'2017 9,667,049'Electrical box assembly for poured concrete floors'2017 9,647,439'Liquid-tight and concrete-tight fitting for PVC jacketed metal-clad electrical cable'2017 9,640,964'Two-piece duplex connector with internal cable retaining ring'2017 9,553,415'Duplex electrical connector with one-piece connector body and radius cast on transition'2017 D0776619'Electrical box extender with breakaway flange'2017 9,531,177'TV bridge kit'2016 9,496,694'Easy insertion electrical connector'2016 9,490,617'Easy insertion electrical connector'2016 9,472,935'FS box holder and method for rapid mounting of a field service box'2016 9,466,962'Rain tight electrical box assembly for mounting of an electrical fan or fixture'2016 9,435,353'Hanger and fan box assembly for rain tight mounting of a fan box'2016 9,391,438'Electrical box extender with breakaway flange'2016 9,385,520'Rain tight fitting for PVC jacketed metal-clad electrical cable'2016 9,293,900'Two-piece duplex electrical fitting with external cable retainer'2016 D0745850'Electric box extender'2015 D0739721'Wire gripper with knurled thumbscrew'2015 9,140,003'Sillcock shroud for weatherproofing a sillcock'2015 9,136,679'Non-metallic split bushing and method for preventing abrasion of electrical cables in pipe and conduit'2015 D0736715'Electrical box extender with breakaway flange'2015 9,048,642'Expandable electrical outlet raceway system with cordless electrical receptacles'2015 9,048,645'Electrical box assembly with siding block and while-in-use cover'2015 9,048,644'Electrical box assembly with siding block and while-in-use collapsible cover'2015 9,035,177'Spacer device and method for depth adjustment of electrical components in a recessed electrical box'2015 9,027,208'Wire gripping assembly for drop wire support of electrical boxes or light fixtures'2015 8,975,518'Two-gang pre-wired TV bridge kit'2015 8,967,575'Adjustable bar hanger and electrical box'2015 8,933,350'Electrical box with extensions to match various reveals'2015 8,933,331'Reversible electrical box assembly with extensions to match various reveals'2015 8,921,712'Electrical box assembly for poured concrete floors'2014 D0718241'Weatherproof while-in-use free standing garden post receptacle'2014 8,884,161'Non-metallic electrical floor box'2014 8,864,504'Intersystem grounding clamp with serrated gripping surfaces and a plurality of grounding terminals'2014 8,844,888'Strut clip'2014 8,785,774'Electrical outlet box assembly'2014 8,772,649'Electrical box and frame assembly for shallow wall cavities formed by furring strips'2014 8,759,676'Electrical box assembly for concrete poured floors'2014 D0702198'Electrical enclosure box'2014 8,686,287'Surface mount electrical box for shallow wall cavities'2014 8,664,542'Electrical box and frame assembly for shallow wall cavities formed by furring strips'2014 8,658,895'Pre-wired TV bridge kit'2014 8,569,619'Electrical box assembly for angled recessed mounting of high and low voltage components'2013 8,563,876'Cable holding outlet box'2013 8,476,525'Electrical device mounting assembly for angled mounting of high and low voltage components'2013 8,466,378'Snap-in electrical cable connector with raised grounding lug'2013 8,445,779'Two gang electrical box for rapid mounting using hole saw'2013 8,404,971'Camera mounting assembly including an electrical box for mounting a high or low voltage security camera'2013 8,404,973'Cable entry device for high and low voltage cables'2013 8,357,853'Rapid mount electrical cable entry device with flexible slotted insert'2013 D0673918'Cable connector'2013 8,324,516'Rapid mount electrical cable entry device with flexible slotted insert'2012 8,314,350'Electrical cable entry device with flexible slotted insert'2012 8,302,265'Wire gripper for supporting an electrical box or suspended load'2012 8,297,579'Electrical box hanger assembly for a suspended ceiling'2012 8,292,105'Recessed low voltage mounting bracket'2012 D0663274'Cable spacer support bracket'2012 8,212,144'Gangable modular electrical box assembly with interlocking modules'2012 D0659644'Cable connector'2012 8,158,882'Electrical box hanger'2012 8,148,634'Electrical box assembly for mounting and supporting a security camera or fixture'2012 8,148,635'Camera mounting assembly including mounting bar and adapter plate for mounting a security camera or fixture to an electrical box'2012 8,124,873'Cable routing assembly including protective cable frame'2012 8,124,891'Duplex electrical fitting with one-piece connector body for snap in connection of cables'2012 8,091,721'Reconfigurable electrical box hanger assembly for suspended ceilings'2012 8,087,631'Adjustable mounting bracket for suspended ceiling'2012 8,076,575'Electrical box assembly for mounting and supporting a security camera or fixture'2011 8,076,573'Electrical box hanger'2011 8,076,578'Adjustable electrical outlet box assembly'2011 8,067,703'Protective cable frame for use with low voltage bracket or electrical box'2011 8,063,302'Electrical mounting device front with plate and retractable clamp arms for rapid mounting using hole saw'2011 8,044,300'Two-gang low voltage mounting bracket with front plate and retractable clamp arms for rapid mounting using hole saw'2011 7,954,538'Coring system and method for manufacturing a one-piece die cast electrical connector body'2011 7,942,679'Grounding terminal block assembly including conduit adapter for multiple services'2011 7,897,870'Cable routing assembly including low voltage bracket and scoop'2011 7,882,886'Coring system and method for manufacturing a one-piece die cast electrical connector body'2011 7,854,627'Electrical fitting with internal cable retainer'2010 7,847,190'Reversible protective cable chute for routing low voltage cables through walls'2010 D0627305'Protective cable frame'2010 D0627317'Weatherproof keypad enclosure'2010 7,834,267'Reversible protective cable chute with cable shield and integral cover plate'2010 7,820,911'Reversible protective cable chute assembly for routing low voltage cables through walls'2010 7,816,604'Recessed low voltage mounting assembly'2010 D0620786'Wire gripper'2010 D0620346'Wire gripper'2010 7,759,576'Low voltage mounting device for direct mounting of low voltage components to drywall'2010 7,735,794'Adjustable fixture mounting bracket for suspended ceiling'2010 7,591,656'Grounding terminal block assembly for multiple services'2009 7,586,039'Hole saw electrical box for direct mounting of electrical fixtures or devices to a wall'2009 7,582,827'Adjustable electrical box for flush or offset mounting of electrical devices on brick or stone walls'2009 7,563,979'Protective cable chute for decora cover plate'2009 7,537,467'Grounding terminal block assembly for multiple services'2009 7,531,745'Blank cover assembly for unused outlet box'2009 7,528,322'Adjustable electrical box and flange member for installation on a brick or stone wall'2009 7,525,043'Two-gang recessed dual voltage electrical box'2009 7,518,061'Recessed electrical box'2009 7,495,184'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2009 7,488,891'Fixture or outlet box with selectable fastening points'2009 7,485,806'Electrical connector for flexible cable'2009 7,485,805'Two-gang recessed electrical box assembly'2009 7,476,807'Electrical box assembly including adjustable bracket'2009 7,470,859'Cable support assembly for minimizing the bend radius of cables'2008 7,462,775'Adjustable electrical box for flush or offset mounting of electrical devices on brick or stone walls'2008 7,446,266'Reconfigurable conduit body assembly for non-metallic conduit'2008 7,442,079'Electrical fitting with internal cable retainer'2008 7,435,900'Recessed electrical box'2008 7,429,025'Adjustable bar and fixture box assembly'2008 7,407,138'Gangable cable support with improved stiffness'2008 7,402,748'Reversible electrical box for residential and commercial ceiling construction'2008 7,390,980'Snap engagement electrical connector with split connector body'2008 7,388,162'Electrical box and adapter assembly for brick wall installation'2008 7,381,088'Electrical fitting with internal cable retainer'2008 7,374,212'Rain tight fitting'2008 7,355,118'Electrical box mounting assembly'2008 7,350,659'Flexible and cuttable plastic box extender with only two opposite flanges'2008 7,347,401'Stackable cable support'2008 7,329,144'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2008 7,319,192'Frame member and box combination for recessing an electrical box and cover assembly'2008 7,312,395'Adjustable electrical outlet box assembly'2007 7,307,214'Electrical fixture mounting assembly with sealing flange'2007 7,307,212'Electrical box assembly with internal mounting arrangement and flange to seal against air infiltration'2007 7,307,213'Horizontal electrical box with internal mounting arrangement'2007 7,304,236'Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of high and low voltage components'2007 7,304,251'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2007 7,304,240'Cable support assembly for minimizing bend radius of cables'2007 7,304,235'Electrical box assembly for recessed mounting of high and low voltage components'2007 7,294,781'Recessed electrical outlet assembly'2007 7,262,370'Cable support assembly for minimizing bend radius of cables'2007 7,259,328'Adjustable two-tier cover assembly for an electrical box'2007 7,259,337'Electrical grounding and sealing of multi-position rain-tight junction box'2007 7,238,894'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2007 7,234,670'Outlet post for high and low voltage service'2007 7,226,309'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2007 7,227,085'Reconfigurable conduit body assembly'2007 7,216,838'Adjustable bar for cathedral mount ceiling box'2007 7,214,875'Large volume electrical box with internal mounting arrangement'2007 7,176,377'Electrical box assembly'2007 7,166,801'Electrical box assembly for recessing an electrical device'2007 7,161,095'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2007 7,154,054'Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables'2006 7,151,219'Recessed outlet box'2006 7,135,640'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2006 7,117,591'Method of mounting a light fixture to a vertical wall'2006 7,115,820'Recessed outlet box retrofit siding construction'2006 7,109,419'Temporary and disposable electrical box cover'2006 7,098,399'Through-wall electrical box'2006 7,087,837'Adjustable electrical box assembly'2006 7,080,859'Rain tight fitting for metal tubing'2006 7,077,280'Flexible, cuttable, insulating sleeve and box extender'2006 D0524635'Meter base mounting block'2006 7,075,004'Integral low voltage/high voltage electrical box'2006 7,064,271'Recessed outlet box with breakaway cover'2006 7,060,900'Snap engagement electrical fitting with flangeless connector body'2006 7,060,898'Removable plug for cord opening of electrical box'2006 D0522347'Meter base mounting block'2006 7,045,713'Electrical box and bushing combination for providing electrical service on a block wall'2006 7,036,960'Light louver post'2006 7,038,131'Telescoping box adapter'2006 7,025,311'Low profile support for outdoor light fixture'2006 7,021,591'Cable support and method'2006 7,009,110'Fan and fixture mounting assembly'2006 7,005,578'Rainproof recessed outlet box'2006 6,978,973'Pipe or cable clamp'2005 6,967,284'Electrical box mounting assembly'2005 6,965,078'Rainproof recessed outlet box'2005 6,957,968'Snap engagement electrical fitting with flangeless body'2005 6,956,170'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2005 6,956,171'Recessed outlet box with flanges'2005 6,951,983'Outlet box assembly'2005 6,935,890'Electrical connector'2005 6,932,390'Swivel fitting'2005 6,924,431'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2005 6,921,861'Two-way electrical box cover'2005 6,915,992'Garden post with improved plastic tube joint'2005 6,863,251'Garden post with while-in-use cover'2005 6,857,606'Cable support and method'2005 6,849,803'Electrical connector'2005 6,806,426'Two-way electrical box cover'2004 6,794,573'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2004 6,779,764'Garden post with elongated electrical box'2004 6,780,100'Dryer vent mounting block'2004 6,780,029'High continuity electrical fitting'2004 6,777,615'Fan rated junction box assembly'2004 6,774,304'Siding box assembly'2004 6,770,811'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2004 6,768,071'Electrical box mounting assembly'2004 6,767,032'Liquid tight fitting for plastic or metal conduit'2004 6,752,362'Outdoor garden post'2004 6,742,748'Deck post'2004 6,740,813'Cover for ceiling-mounted electrical outlet'2004 6,734,356'Prepackaged mounting assembly and bracket combination'2004 6,709,280'Fitting with improved continuity'2004 6,682,355'Electrical fitting for easy snap engagement of cables'2004 6,677,523'Electrical fixture mounting box and mounting assembly'2004 6,670,553'Snap engagement electrical fitting for EMT'2003 6,655,644'Bridle ring for electrical and communication cable'2003 6,646,201'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2003 6,642,451'Electrical connector'2003 6,632,998'Prepackaged mounting assembly with holstered screws'2003 6,629,676'Cable support with integral box-shaped mounting assembly'2003 6,624,355'Low-voltage mounting bracket'2003 6,616,194'Liquid tight connector'2003 6,607,086'Hanger assembly'2003 6,604,400'Electrical connector'2003 6,600,117'Two-piece doorbell button mounting device'2003 6,596,939'Threaded snap in connector'2003 6,585,221'Garden post'2003 6,581,884'Rod cable support'2003 6,538,201'Threaded snap in connector'2003 6,521,831'Duplex electrical connector with spring steel cable retainer'2003 6,517,032'Locking U-shaped cable support'2003 6,513,766'Locking cable support'2003 6,511,028'One-piece connector for elongated object holder'2003 6,509,524'Prepackaged mounting assembly'2003 6,460,813'One-piece holder for suspending elongated objects'2002 6,452,098'Terminal device for low-voltage cable system'2002 6,452,813'One-piece terminal device for low-voltage cable system'2002 6,422,781'Spacer coupler'2002 6,386,489'Cable support'2002 6,382,571'Cable support'2002 6,378,813'Cable support'2002 6,380,489'Stud bushing'2002 6,369,322'Electric box extender and supplemental parts'2002 6,355,882'Flush-mount electrical junction box'2002 6,355,887'Cable support'2002 6,355,883'Electrical fixture mounting box and mounting assembly'2002 6,355,884'Duplex connector'2002 6,352,439'Threaded snap in connector'2002 6,346,674'Mounting device'2002 6,335,488'Snap in cable connector'2002 6,313,406'Cable support'2001 6,310,290'Cable connector'2001 6,307,154'Electric box extender and supplemental parts'2001 6,281,434'Electrical outlet raceway'2001 6,268,563'Flush-mount electrical junction box'2001 6,263,619'Cathedral ceiling fixture mounting'2001 D0443499'Meter base mounting block'2001 6,239,368'Siding box'2001 6,222,128'Cable support'2001 6,213,316'Clip strip'2001 6,204,447'Electric box extender and supplemental parts'2001 D0438175'Cover for ceiling mounted electrical outlet'2001 6,194,661'Duplex connector'2001 6,194,657'Mounting device'2001 6,191,362'Electrical fixture mounting box'2001 6,180,878'Electrical outlet raceway'2001 6,180,879'Electric box extender and supplemental parts'2001 6,177,633'Cable connector'2001 6,173,935'Cathedral ceiling fixture mounting system'2001 6,152,413'Mounting block'2000 6,143,982'Easy-insertion c-shaped connector'2000 6,133,529'Liner assembly'2000 6,112,927'Adjustable electrical fixture mounting base'2000 6,114,631'Swivel fitting'2000 6,114,630'Snap in cable connector'2000 6,102,442'Waterlight fitting for flexible conduit'2000 6,100,470'Separatable snap in connectors for pre-connectorized cable'2000 6,093,890'Mounting device'2000 D0427889'Mounting device'2000 6,080,933'Snap in cable connector'2000 6,051,786'Siding box'2000 6,044,868'Watertight fitting for flexible non-metallic conduit'2000 6,041,560'Variable width sill support'2000 6,043,432'Snap in cable connector'2000 6,038,821'Variable width sill support'2000 6,028,268'Outdoor electrical enclosure'2000 6,005,190'Cover for ceiling-mounted electrical outlet'1999 5,988,570'Cable support'1999

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1979–1980Patents assigned to SCOTT & FETZER CO (2)· patent assignee history

1979–1980Based in Stow, OH, US· patent location history

1992–2021Patents assigned to ARLINGTON IND INC (312)· patent assignee history

1992–2012Based in Clarks Summit, PA, US· patent location history

1996–2000Patents assigned to PLASTIC COMPONENTS INC (3)· patent assignee history

1997–1998Based in Clark's Summit, PA, US· patent location history

2001Patents assigned to ARLINGTON INDUSTIES INC (1)· patent assignee history

2005–2019Patents assigned to GRETZ THOMAS J (57)· patent assignee history

2010–2020Based in Port St. Lucie, FL, US· patent location history

2016–2021Based in Delray Beach, FL, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
ARLINGTON IND INC	312	1992–2021
GRETZ THOMAS Jself	57	2005–2019
PLASTIC COMPONENTS INC	3	1996–2000
SCOTT & FETZER CO	2	1979–1980
ARLINGTON INDUSTIES INC	1	2001

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, US	211	1992–2012
Port St. Lucie, Florida, US	77	2010–2020
Delray Beach, Florida, US	32	2016–2021
Clark's Summit, Pennsylvania, US	2	1997–1998
Stow, OH, US	2	1979–1980