Patents by Inventor Eric E. Shasteen

Eric E. Shasteen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240136746
    Abstract: An electrical system comprises a flexible circuit (FC) comprising at least one conductive circuit trace disposed within or between one or more dielectric layers and defining at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion, an electrical device system comprising an electrical device disposed within a housing and at least one conductive terminal electrically connected to the electrical device and that extend substantially to an end of the housing, and an electrical connector configured to physically secure and electrically connect the at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion to the at least one conductive terminal of the electrical device system, wherein the electrical connector and the housing of the electrical device system define at least one connection feature for physically securing to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Duane Lee Brantingham, Eric E. Shasteen
  • Patent number: 11837809
    Abstract: An electrical system comprises a flexible circuit (FC) comprising at least one conductive circuit trace disposed within or between one or more dielectric layers and defining at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion, an electrical device system comprising an electrical device disposed within a housing and at least one conductive terminal electrically connected to the electrical device and that extend substantially to an end of the housing, and an electrical connector configured to physically secure and electrically connect the at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion to the at least one conductive terminal of the electrical device system, wherein the electrical connector and the housing of the electrical device system define at least one connection feature for physically securing to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Aptiv Technologies (2) S.à r.l.
    Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr., Duane Lee Brantingham, Eric E. Shasteen
  • Publication number: 20230049062
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a contact button having a first layer formed of a first electrically conductive material that is attached to a first electrical bus bar and having a second layer formed of a second electrically conductive material clad to the first layer. The electrical connector includes a clamp assembly including a retaining band surrounding the contact button and the first electrical bus bar and having a spring configured to provide a contact force between the contact button and a second electrical bus bar when the second electrical bus bar is disposed between the contact button and the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Durse, George A. Drew, Eric E. Shasteen
  • Patent number: 11309650
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a female connector body and a male connector body defining a shroud configured to receive the female connector body. The electrical connector assembly further includes a resilient seal axially surrounding a portion of the female connector body. The seal is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the shroud. The connector assembly additionally includes a seal retainer attached to the female connector body. The female connector body defines an outwardly extending retaining ledge on the forward portion of the female connector body. The seal defines an inwardly extending retaining hook engaging the retaining ledge. A portion of the retaining hook is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the seal retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: Terry A. George, Eric E. Shasteen, William G. Strang, Daniel F. McNally, Patrick J. Reedy, Bruce D. Taylor, Peter T. Bucco, Kevin Gualandi
  • Publication number: 20220094093
    Abstract: An electrical system comprises a flexible circuit (FC) comprising at least one conductive circuit trace disposed within or between one or more dielectric layers and defining at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion, an electrical device system comprising an electrical device disposed within a housing and at least one conductive terminal electrically connected to the electrical device and that extend substantially to an end of the housing, and an electrical connector configured to physically secure and electrically connect the at least one exposed conductive circuit trace portion to the at least one conductive terminal of the electrical device system, wherein the electrical connector and the housing of the electrical device system define at least one connection feature for physically securing to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited
    Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Duane Lee Brantingham, Eric E. Shasteen
  • Publication number: 20200144761
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a female connector body and a male connector body defining a shroud configured to receive the female connector body. The electrical connector assembly further includes a resilient seal axially surrounding a portion of the female connector body. The seal is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the shroud. The connector assembly additionally includes a seal retainer attached to the female connector body. The female connector body defines an outwardly extending retaining ledge on the forward portion of the female connector body. The seal defines an inwardly extending retaining hook engaging the retaining ledge. A portion of the retaining hook is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the seal retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Terry A. George, Eric E. Shasteen, William G. Strang, Daniel F. McNally, Patrick J. Reedy, Bruce D. Taylor, Peter T. Bucco, Kevin Gualandi
  • Publication number: 20180351286
    Abstract: A seal that is configured to engage an elongate element, such as a wire cable, and a cavity wall is presented. The seal includes a seal body that is formed of a compliant material such as a silicone rubber. The seal has an outer surface that engages the cavity surface. The seal body defines a gallery extending therethrough and surrounded by an inner surface of the seal body. The seal body has a forward surface extending from a forward edge of the outer surface to a forward edge of the inner surface and a rearward surface extending from a rearward edge of the outer surface to a rearward edge of the inner surface. The seal further includes a support element formed of a rigid material, such as glass filled polyester or NYLON, extending through the seal body in a direction substantially parallel to the inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Duane L. Brantingham, Klara P. Carbone, Eric E. Shasteen
  • Patent number: 10148032
    Abstract: A seal that is configured to engage an elongate element, such as a wire cable, and a cavity wall is presented. The seal includes a seal body that is formed of a compliant material such as a silicone rubber. The seal has an outer surface that engages the cavity surface. The seal body defines a gallery extending therethrough and surrounded by an inner surface of the seal body. The seal body has a forward surface extending from a forward edge of the outer surface to a forward edge of the inner surface and a rearward surface extending from a rearward edge of the outer surface to a rearward edge of the inner surface. The seal further includes a support element formed of a rigid material, such as glass filled polyester or NYLON, extending through the seal body in a direction substantially parallel to the inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane L. Brantingham, Klara P. Carbone, Eric E. Shasteen
  • Patent number: 9653859
    Abstract: An electrical connector system including a male connector having a male terminal that defines a first blade longitudinally projecting from the male terminal and a second blade longitudinally projecting from the same male terminal. A first blade width is less than a second blade width and a first blade length is less than a second blade length. The male terminal further defines a pair of crimp wings configured to attach the male terminal to a wire cable. The system further includes a female connector having a first female terminal configured to receive the first blade and a second female terminal configured to receive the second blade, thereby electrically interconnecting the first female terminal, the second female terminal, and the wire cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon M. Moore, Eric E. Shasteen, Don E. Bizon, Ryan E. White