Patents by Inventor Carlos Carranza

Carlos Carranza 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).

  • LED module and holder with terminal well
    Patent number: 9494303
    Abstract: A holder is disclosed that is configured to secure an LED array in position. An LED module is disclosed that includes an LED array that can be mounted to a suitable substrate and includes the holder the retain the LED array. The holder includes a housing that supports terminals that provide an electrical path to the LED array from an electrical power source. The housing and terminal provide a wire trap so that a conductor can be electrically connected to the LED array without the need for solder attach. The holder can be a one-piece or two-piece design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Carlos Carranza, Fred Jaklic
  • LED MODULE
    Publication number: 20150109801
    Abstract: A holder is disclosed that is configured to secure an LED array in position. An LED module is disclosed that includes an LED array that can be mounted to a suitable substrate and includes the holder the retain the LED array. The holder includes a housing that supports terminals that provide an electrical path to the LED array from an electrical power source. The housing and terminal provide a wire trap so that a conductor can be electrically connected to the LED array without the need for solder attach. The holder can be a one-piece or two-piece design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Carlos Carranza, Fred Jaklic
  • Cover Assembly
    Publication number: 20140168981
    Abstract: A cover assembly includes a bottom surface that supports deflecting terminals and a connector and further includes a controller mounted on the bottom surface that receives power from the connector and directs the power to the deflecting terminals. Traces formed on the bottom surface can electrically couple the connector to the controller and the controller to the deflecting terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Nico VanStiphout, Daniel B. McGowan, Carlos Carranza