Patents by Inventor Ladislaus Kehl
Ladislaus Kehl 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: 20240110035Abstract: Provided according to embodiments of the invention are electrical stress grading compositions that include a polymer, inorganic nanoplatelets, and inorganic filler particles, wherein the inorganic nanoplatelets and the inorganic filler particles are dispersed in the polymer. Also provided are electrical devices that include such electrical stress grading compositions including, for example, power cable accessories, insulators, bushings, and surge arrestors. Further provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods of forming electrical stress grading compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jian Wang, Xin Wang, Ladislaus Kehl, Harry George Yaworski, Sean Michael Lewington, Martin William Bayes
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Patent number: 11715975Abstract: A method of remotely monitoring a status of a surge arrester disconnector includes providing a long-range wireless mesh communication system including a plurality of disconnectors organized in a plurality of clusters. Each cluster includes a plurality of disconnectors that are physically located within a same cluster area. At least one of the disconnectors in each cluster is coupled to a communication device of a predetermined communication range. The method includes transmitting, from a first cluster, a status signal indicative of a status of a first disconnector in the first cluster to a second cluster located within the predetermined communication range, and consecutively transmitting the status signal from the second cluster to a third cluster within the predetermined communication range, until reaching an end cluster.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignees: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH, Tyco Electronics UK Ltd.Inventors: Jonathan Roberts, Bengt A. Johnnerfelt, Ladislaus Kehl
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Publication number: 20230231372Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes a housing having a mating end for mating with a charging component for the electric vehicle. The vehicle charging system includes a DC charging terminal held in a cavity of the housing and having a mating end for mating with the charging component. The vehicle charging system includes a charging controller for controlling vehicle charging. The vehicle charging system includes an arc sensor in the internal cavity configured to detect an arc event at the mating end of the DC charging terminal. The arc sensor is operably coupled to the charging controller to control the vehicle charging when the arc event is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: David Bruce Sarraf, Nathan Philip Myer, Ladislaus Kehl, Christopher R. Raybold, Ram Kishore Venkatesan, Mitchell C. Hunter
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Publication number: 20210403671Abstract: An elastomeric material for providing electrical stress control comprises 5 to 40 volume percent low structured carbon black, 0.5 to 10 volume percent of high structured carbon black, up to about 30 volume percent of high permittivity inorganic fillers, and a remainder of polymeric carrier material and functional additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicants: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd., Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Matthew Paul James, Ladislaus Kehl, David Francis Pearce
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Publication number: 20200303950Abstract: A method of remotely monitoring a status of a surge arrester disconnector includes providing a long-range wireless mesh communication system including a plurality of disconnectors organized in a plurality of clusters. Each cluster includes a plurality of disconnectors that are physically located within a same cluster area. At least one of the disconnectors in each cluster is coupled to a communication device of a predetermined communication range. The method includes transmitting, from a first cluster, a status signal indicative of a status of a first disconnector in the first cluster to a second cluster located within the predetermined communication range, and consecutively transmitting the status signal from the second cluster to a third cluster within the predetermined communication range, until reaching an end cluster.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicants: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd., Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Jonathan Roberts, Bengt A. Johnnerfelt, Ladislaus Kehl
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Patent number: 10276284Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer insulated cable including a semiconductive layer surrounding a polymeric insulation layer includes: cutting the semiconductive layer by grinding a circumferential dividing groove in the semiconductive layer using a rotating grinding surface, wherein the dividing groove defines first and second semiconductive sections of the semiconductive layer on opposed sides of the dividing groove; and thereafter removing the second semiconductive section from the polymeric insulation layer while retaining the first semiconductive section on the polymeric insulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: TYCO ELECTRONICS RAYCHEM GMBH, TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Terry Edward Frye
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Publication number: 20180174713Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer insulated cable including a semiconductive layer surrounding a polymeric insulation layer includes: cutting the semiconductive layer by grinding a circumferential dividing groove in the semiconductive layer using a rotating grinding surface, wherein the dividing groove defines first and second semiconductive sections of the semiconductive layer on opposed sides of the dividing groove; and thereafter removing the second semiconductive section from the polymeric insulation layer while retaining the first semiconductive section on the polymeric insulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Terry Edward Frye
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Patent number: 9934889Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer insulated cable including a semiconductive layer surrounding a polymeric insulation layer includes: cutting the semiconductive layer by grinding a circumferential dividing groove in the semiconductive layer using a rotating grinding surface, wherein the dividing groove defines first and second semiconductive sections of the semiconductive layer on opposed sides of the dividing groove; and thereafter removing the second semiconductive section from the polymeric insulation layer while retaining the first semiconductive section on the polymeric insulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignees: TYCO ELECTRONICS RAYCHEM GMBH, TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Terry Edward Frye
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Patent number: 9742105Abstract: A protective cover and an electrical connector assembly having the protective cover are disclosed. The protective cover has a body formed of an at least partly transparent or translucent electrically insulating material and an opaque electrically conductive layer disposed on the body. The electrically conductive layer has a radiation window penetrable by optical radiation formed by a plurality of radiation passages.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignees: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH, TE Connectivity Germany GmbHInventors: Norbert Mikli, Ladislaus Kehl
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Publication number: 20170133832Abstract: An electrical cable splice is disclosed. The electrical cable splice comprises a dimensionally recoverable sleeve covering a connection region of a plurality of joined together conductive cores. The dimensionally recoverable sleeve mechanically and electrically connects the conductive cores to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Denny Hellige, Thomas Rohde, Ladislaus Kehl
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Publication number: 20170117662Abstract: A protective cover and an electrical connector assembly having the protective cover are disclosed. The protective cover has a body formed of an at least partly transparent or translucent electrically insulating material and an opaque electrically conductive layer disposed on the body. The electrically conductive layer has a radiation window penetrable by optical radiation formed by a plurality of radiation passages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicants: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH, TE Connectivity Germany GmbHInventors: Norbert Mikli, Ladislaus Kehl
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Publication number: 20160126688Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer insulated cable including a semiconductive layer surrounding a polymeric insulation layer includes: cutting the semiconductive layer by grinding a circumferential dividing groove in the semiconductive layer using a rotating grinding surface, wherein the dividing groove defines first and second semiconductive sections of the semiconductive layer on opposed sides of the dividing groove; and thereafter removing the second semiconductive section from the polymeric insulation layer while retaining the first semiconductive section on the polymeric insulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Adam Kohn, Ladislaus Kehl, Ankur Gupta, Kaitlyn E. Mawhinney, Timothy F. Poirier
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Patent number: 9178289Abstract: A joint body for protecting an electrical cable connection including an electrical cable includes an expandable, elastomeric bladder sleeve and an electrically insulating gel. The bladder sleeve defines a gel cavity and a cable passage to receive the electrical cable. The gel is disposed in the gel cavity and surrounds at least a portion of the cable passage. The joint body is configured to be installed on the connection such that the connection is disposed in the cable passage and is surrounded and electrically insulated by the gel.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Raychem GmBHInventors: Mahmoud K. Seraj, Harry George Yaworski, Markus Hardi, Ladislaus Kehl
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Publication number: 20150155078Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer insulated cable including a semiconductive layer surrounding a polymeric insulation layer includes: cutting the semiconductive layer by grinding a circumferential dividing groove in the semiconductive layer using a rotating grinding surface, wherein the dividing groove defines first and second semiconductive sections of the semiconductive layer on opposed sides of the dividing groove; and thereafter removing the second semiconductive section from the polymeric insulation layer while retaining the first semiconductive section on the polymeric insulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Terry Edward Frye
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Patent number: 8986073Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer insulated cable including a semiconductive layer surrounding a polymeric insulation layer includes: cutting the semiconductive layer by grinding a circumferential dividing groove in the semiconductive layer using a rotating grinding surface, wherein the dividing groove defines first and second semiconductive sections of the semiconductive layer on opposed sides of the dividing groove; and thereafter removing the second semiconductive section from the polymeric insulation layer while retaining the first semiconductive section on the polymeric insulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Terry Edward Frye
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Patent number: 8981224Abstract: A cable connection assembly includes an electrically conductive cable, an electrically conductive connector, and a flowable sealant. The electrical cable includes a conductor. The connector includes a connector body having an outer surface and a lengthwise connector axis. The connector body defines a conductor cavity receiving the conductor of the electrical cable. The connector further includes a sealant flow blocking wall on the connector body and extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the connector body. The flowable sealant surrounds a portion of the connector body. The sealant flow blocking wall is configured to inhibit flow of the sealant on the outer surface along the lengthwise connector axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Matthew Spalding
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Publication number: 20140338953Abstract: A joint body for protecting an electrical cable connection including an electrical cable includes an expandable, elastomeric bladder sleeve and an electrically insulating gel. The bladder sleeve defines a gel cavity and a cable passage to receive the electrical cable. The gel is disposed in the gel cavity and surrounds at least a portion of the cable passage. The joint body is configured to be installed on the connection such that the connection is disposed in the cable passage and is surrounded and electrically insulated by the gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Mahmoud K. Seraj, Harry George Yaworski, Markus Hardi, Ladislaus Kehl
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Patent number: 8883061Abstract: A method for forming a cover assembly on an electrical power transmission cable includes: mounting a tubular cover member around the cable such that a portion of the cover member defines a cavity surrounding the cable; providing a flowable electrical stress grading material in the cavity; and applying a vacuum to the cavity to evacuate air from the cavity and compact the electrical stress grading material in the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventor: Ladislaus Kehl
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Publication number: 20140209379Abstract: A cable connection assembly includes an electrically conductive cable, an electrically conductive connector, and a flowable sealant. The electrical cable includes a conductor. The connector includes a connector body having an outer surface and a lengthwise connector axis. The connector body defines a conductor cavity receiving the conductor of the electrical cable. The connector further includes a sealant flow blocking wall on the connector body and extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the connector body. The flowable sealant surrounds a portion of the connector body. The sealant flow blocking wall is configured to inhibit flow of the sealant on the outer surface along the lengthwise connector axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicants: Tyco Electronisc Corporation, Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Matthew Spalding
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Patent number: 8716600Abstract: A cable connection assembly includes an electrically conductive cable, an electrically conductive connector, and a flowable sealant. The electrical cable includes a conductor. The connector includes a connector body having an outer surface and a lengthwise connector axis. The connector body defines a conductor cavity receiving the conductor of the electrical cable. The connector further includes a sealant flow blocking wall on the connector body and extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the connector body. The flowable sealant surrounds a portion of the connector body. The sealant flow blocking wall is configured to inhibit flow of the sealant on the outer surface along the lengthwise connector axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbHInventors: Ladislaus Kehl, Matthew Spalding