Patents by Inventor Joseph L. Ortega

Joseph L. Ortega 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).

  • Electrical power connector
    Patent number: 7314377
    Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The open structure of both the receptacle and plug contacts enhances heat dissipation and allows flexibility in achieving desired contact normal forces. The contact construction is especially useful for electronic power connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Northey, John B. Brown, III, Stephen L. Clark, Joseph L. Ortega, Joseph B. Shuey
  • Electrical connector with deflectable contacts and fusible elements
    Publication number: 20040102066
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; a plurality of electrical contacts connected to the housing, and fusible elements. Each contact includes a fusible element mounting post and a deflectable spring arm with a contact surface. The electrical contacts each include a blanked, substantially flat metal member. The fusible elements are connected to the fusible element mounting posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Ortega, Stuart C. Stoner