Patents by Inventor Dale Somma

Dale Somma 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).

  • Patent number: 10027070
    Abstract: A high voltage interlock (HVIL) plug assembly includes a main body having an outer surface and an inner surface configured to be disposed against a cover of an electrical device, wherein removal of the cover enables access to components in the electrical device electrically connected to the high voltage interlock circuit, a jumper coupled to the main body and configured to extend through a receiving aperture in the cover to couple to the connector and establish circuit continuity when the main body is coupled to the cover, and a flange extending from the main body. When the main body is coupled to the cover, the flange covers and prevents access to a fastener that couples the cover to a housing of the electrical device such that the main body must be uncoupled and removed from the cover in order to remove the fastener and enable removal of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Adam Timmons, Dale Somma