Patents by Inventor Barry James Johnson
Barry James Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230122060Abstract: A cable connector (100-900) for connecting an electrical cable, the electrical cable including a cable conductor having a terminal end portion, the terminal end portion having an end face, includes an electrically conductive connector body (110), a conductor bore (102) in the connector body (110), a securing mechanism, and a contact mechanism (141). The connector bore (102) defines a conductor bore axis and is configured to receive the terminal end portion of the cable conductor along the conductor bore axis. The securing mechanism is operable to clamp onto the terminal end portion. The contact mechanism (141) includes a pressure member (170A, 170B), an electrical contact surface, and a drive mechanism (151). The drive mechanism (151) is selectively operable to drive the pressure member (170A, 170B) to force the electrical contact surface against the end face of the cable conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Alexandru P. Bulza, Sachidanandan Murugiah, Jonathan Guppy, Sarzil Rahman, Mahmoud Seraj, Benoit Millot, Brian Ayres, Sean Kennedy
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Patent number: 11329401Abstract: A bail for forming a mechanical and electrical connection includes an inboard section and an outboard section. The inboard section includes an elongate, electrically conductive multi-strand conductor. The outboard section includes an elongate, electrically conductive solid rod conductor electrically connected to the multi-strand conductor.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CANADA ULCInventors: Barry James Johnson, Jonathan Guppy
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Patent number: 10957994Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member, and an insert member. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The insert member is configured to be selectively mounted in the first sleeve channel and defines an insert member channel to receive the first conductor when the insert member is mounted in the first sleeve channel. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that: the first conductor is received in the insert member channel and captured between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall; and the second conductor is captured between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Jonathan Guppy, Sarzil Rahman
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Publication number: 20200266554Abstract: A bail for forming a mechanical and electrical connection includes an inboard section and an outboard section. The inboard section includes an elongate, electrically conductive multi-strand conductor. The outboard section includes an elongate, electrically conductive solid rod conductor electrically connected to the multi-strand conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Jonathan Guppy
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Patent number: 10680353Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member and a locking mechanism. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The locking mechanism includes a lock member including a sleeve engagement portion, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the wedge member. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that the first conductor is received in the first sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall and the second conductor is received in the second sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignees: TE CONNECTIVITY SERVICES GMBH, TYCO ELECTRONICS CANADA ULCInventors: Sachidanandan Murugiah, Sarzil Rahman, Barry James Johnson, Steven Mitchell, Jonathan Guppy
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Patent number: 10594054Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member and a locking mechanism. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The locking mechanism includes a lock member including a sleeve engagement portion, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the wedge member. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that the first conductor is received in the first sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall and the second conductor is received in the second sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignees: Tyco Electronics Canada ULC, TE Connectivity Services GmbHInventors: Sachidanandan Murugiah, Barry James Johnson, Steve Mitchell, Jonathan Guppy
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Publication number: 20200076094Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member and a locking mechanism. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The locking mechanism includes a lock member including a sleeve engagement portion, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the wedge member. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that the first conductor is received in the first sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall and the second conductor is received in the second sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Sachidanandan Murugiah, Sarzil Rahman, Barry James Johnson, Steven Mitchell, Jonathan Guppy
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Publication number: 20180342818Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member, and an insert member. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The insert member is configured to be selectively mounted in the first sleeve channel and defines an insert member channel to receive the first conductor when the insert member is mounted in the first sleeve channel. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that: the first conductor is received in the insert member channel and captured between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall; and the second conductor is captured between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Jonathan Guppy, Sarzil Rahman
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Publication number: 20180331435Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member and a locking mechanism. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The locking mechanism includes a lock member including a sleeve engagement portion, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the wedge member. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that the first conductor is received in the first sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall and the second conductor is received in the second sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Sachidanandan Murugiah, Barry James Johnson, Steve Mitchell, Jonathan Guppy
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Patent number: 9876348Abstract: An in-line cable termination system for use with first and second electrical power transmission cables includes an isolating apparatus having an isolating apparatus axis and including an electrically conductive first end member and an electrically conductive second end member, first and second insulators, and a fused switch mechanism. The first end member and the second end member are spaced apart along the isolating apparatus axis. Each of the first and second end members includes a respective coupling portion to mechanically and electrically engage the first and second cables, respectively. The first and second insulators each extend between and couple the first end member and the second end member. The fused switch mechanism includes a fuse module and is configured to selectively alternatively electrically connect the first and second end members, and thereby the first and second cables, through the fuse module and disconnect the first and second end members.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: TE Connectivity CorporationInventors: Sarzil Rahman, Barry James Johnson, Edgar Cachia
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Patent number: 9793621Abstract: A connector assembly for use with a mining cable coupler includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a front portion including a plug and a rear portion including a barrel configured to receive a first conductor. The second connector includes a front portion including a socket having a channel defined therein and a rear portion including a barrel configured to receive a second conductor. An annular groove is defined in an inner surface of the channel. An annular spring held in the annular groove. The channel is sized and configured to receive the plug such that the plug resiliently contacts the spring to electrically connect the first conductor received in the first connector barrel and the second conductor received in the second connector barrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: TE Connectivity Corporation, Tyco Electronics Canada ULC, Tyco Electronics Industrial Comercial Chile LimitadaInventors: Senthil A. Kumar, Barry James Johnson, Juan Darritchon
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Publication number: 20160308289Abstract: A connector assembly for use with a mining cable coupler includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a front portion including a plug and a rear portion including a barrel configured to receive a first conductor. The second connector includes a front portion including a socket having a channel defined therein and a rear portion including a barrel configured to receive a second conductor. An annular groove is defined in an inner surface of the channel. An annular spring held in the annular groove. The channel is sized and configured to receive the plug such that the plug resiliently contacts the spring to electrically connect the first conductor received in the first connector barrel and the second conductor received in the second connector barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Senthil A. Kumar, Barry James Johnson, Juan Darritchon
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Publication number: 20160072277Abstract: An in-line cable termination system for use with first and second electrical power transmission cables includes an isolating apparatus having an isolating apparatus axis and including an electrically conductive first end member and an electrically conductive second end member, first and second insulators, and a fused switch mechanism. The first end member and the second end member are spaced apart along the isolating apparatus axis. Each of the first and second end members includes a respective coupling portion to mechanically and electrically engage the first and second cables, respectively. The first and second insulators each extend between and couple the first end member and the second end member. The fused switch mechanism includes a fuse module and is configured to selectively alternatively electrically connect the first and second end members, and thereby the first and second cables, through the fuse module and disconnect the first and second end members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Sarzil Rahman, Barry James Johnson, Edgar Cachia
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Patent number: 9147967Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of primary electrical conductors, a secondary electrical conductor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes: a first connector body including an exterior conductor seat channel; a second connector body coupled to the first connector body such that the first and second connector bodies collectively form an axial through passage; a primary clamping mechanism on at least one of the first and second connector bodies; and a secondary clamping mechanism on the first connector body. The secondary connector extends through the exterior conductor seat channel and is clamped therein by the secondary clamping mechanism. The primary conductors extend through the axial through passage and are clamped therein by the primary clamping mechanism to the first and second connector bodies and to one another to mechanically and electrically connect the primary and secondary conductors.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Tyco Electronics Canada ULCInventors: Barry James Johnson, Alexandru P. Bulza
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Publication number: 20140073203Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of primary electrical conductors, a secondary electrical conductor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes: a first connector body including an exterior conductor seat channel; a second connector body coupled to the first connector body such that the first and second connector bodies collectively form an axial through passage; a primary clamping mechanism on at least one of the first and second connector bodies; and a secondary clamping mechanism on the first connector body. The secondary connector extends through the exterior conductor seat channel and is clamped therein by the secondary clamping mechanism. The primary conductors extend through the axial through passage and are clamped therein by the primary clamping mechanism to the first and second connector bodies and to one another to mechanically and electrically connect the primary and secondary conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics Canada ULCInventors: Barry James Johnson, Alexandru P. Bulza
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Patent number: 8176625Abstract: An electrical connector tool assembly is disclosed. The tool assembly includes a conductor tool and a connector tool connected to and cooperable with the conductor tool. The tool assembly can be used in connecting a first conductor to a second conductor with an electrical connector. The tool assembly is adjustably arranged and disposed to receive and removably retain a first conductive member of an electrical connector in the connector tool and is further arranged and disposed to both to hold the second conductor in place relative to a second conductive member of the electrical connector and to prevent rotation of the second conductive member with respect to the first conductive member.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Canada ULCInventors: Charles D. Copper, Barry James Johnson, Dmitry Ladin
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Publication number: 20100011571Abstract: An electrical connector tool assembly is disclosed. The tool assembly includes a conductor tool and a connector tool connected to and cooperable with the conductor tool. The tool assembly can be used in connecting a first conductor to a second conductor with an electrical connector. The tool assembly is adjustably arranged and disposed to receive and removably retain a first conductive member of an electrical connector in the connector tool and is further arranged and disposed to both to hold the second conductor in place relative to a second conductive member of the electrical connector and to prevent rotation of the second conductive member with respect to the first conductive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, TYCO ELECTRONICS CANADA ULCInventors: Charles Dudley Copper, Barry James Johnson, Dmitry Ladin
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Patent number: D599184Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Charles Dudley Copper, Vladimir Hoxha, Ned Eugene Corman
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Patent number: D615840Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Canada ULCInventors: Charles Dudley Copper, Barry James Johnson, Dmitry Ladin