Patents by Inventor Mahmoud Seraj
Mahmoud Seraj 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: 20230122060Abstract: A cable connector (100-900) for connecting an electrical cable, the electrical cable including a cable conductor having a terminal end portion, the terminal end portion having an end face, includes an electrically conductive connector body (110), a conductor bore (102) in the connector body (110), a securing mechanism, and a contact mechanism (141). The connector bore (102) defines a conductor bore axis and is configured to receive the terminal end portion of the cable conductor along the conductor bore axis. The securing mechanism is operable to clamp onto the terminal end portion. The contact mechanism (141) includes a pressure member (170A, 170B), an electrical contact surface, and a drive mechanism (151). The drive mechanism (151) is selectively operable to drive the pressure member (170A, 170B) to force the electrical contact surface against the end face of the cable conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Alexandru P. Bulza, Sachidanandan Murugiah, Jonathan Guppy, Sarzil Rahman, Mahmoud Seraj, Benoit Millot, Brian Ayres, Sean Kennedy
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Patent number: 10734797Abstract: A pre-expanded cover assembly unit for covering an electrical connection between first and second cables includes a cover assembly in a folded state including an elastomeric outer sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection. The outer sleeve includes an intermediate section and first and second outer sections. The first outer section is folded at a first annular fold and is on the intermediate section and/or the second outer section. The cover assembly includes a first retention layer between the intermediate section and the first outer section. The cover assembly includes a first friction reducing layer between the first retention layer and the first outer section. The cover assembly unit includes a removable holdout mounted within the outer sleeve. The cover assembly is movable from a folded state to an unfolded state by sliding the first outer section in a first axial direction away from the intermediate section.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Ganpathy Iyer, Edward O'Sullivan, Mahmoud Seraj, John A. Newman
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Patent number: 10439383Abstract: A seal system for an oil-filled cable termination including a cable extending through each of a cable gland and a stress cone that is spaced apart from the cable gland. The seal system includes: a first oil seal layer surrounding the cable between the cable gland and the stress cone; a second oil seal layer overlapping and contacting the first oil seal layer; a first oil barrier layer overlapping and contacting an upper portion of the second oil seal layer; a second oil barrier layer overlapping and contacting a lower portion of the second oil seal layer, the second oil barrier layer spaced apart from the first oil barrier layer; and a heat shrinkable tube secured around the first and second oil barrier layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: TE Connectivity CorporationInventors: Alexander R. Czibur, Kathryn Marie Maher, Harry George Yaworski, Mahmoud Seraj, Ganpathy Iyer
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Patent number: 10148077Abstract: A sealing system for forming an environmentally sealed joint with an elongate member includes a tubular substrate, a pre-expanded cover unit, and a flowable sealant. The tubular substrate includes an integral guide feature and defines a substrate bore to receive a portion of the elongate member. The pre-expanded cover unit includes a holdout and a tubular cover sleeve. The holdout includes a helically wound strip forming a tubular holdout body and a rip cord. The holdout body defines a holdout passage extending axially therethrough. The tubular cover sleeve is mounted on the holdout body. The holdout maintains the cover sleeve in a radially elastically expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: TE Connectivity CorporationInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Mahmoud Seraj, Senthil Asokkumar
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Publication number: 20180175603Abstract: Described herein is a seal system for an oil-filled cable termination including a cable extending through each of a cable gland and a stress cone that is spaced apart from the cable gland. The seal system includes: a first oil seal layer surrounding the cable between the cable gland and the stress cone; a second oil seal layer overlapping and contacting the first oil seal layer; a first oil barrier layer overlapping and contacting an upper portion of the second oil seal layer; a second oil barrier layer overlapping and contacting a lower portion of the second oil seal layer, the second oil barrier layer spaced apart from the first oil barrier layer; and a heat shrinkable tube secured around the first and second oil barrier layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Alexander R. Czibur, Kathryn Marie Maher, Harry George Yaworski, Mahmoud Seraj, Ganpathy Iyer
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Publication number: 20180145495Abstract: A pre-expanded cover assembly unit for covering an electrical connection between first and second cables includes a cover assembly in a folded state including an elastomeric outer sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection. The outer sleeve includes an intermediate section and first and second outer sections. The first outer section is folded at a first annular fold and is on the intermediate section and/or the second outer section. The cover assembly includes a first retention layer between the intermediate section and the first outer section. The cover assembly includes a first friction reducing layer between the first retention layer and the first outer section. The cover assembly unit includes a removable holdout mounted within the outer sleeve. The cover assembly is movable from a folded state to an unfolded state by sliding the first outer section in a first axial direction away from the intermediate section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Ganpathy Iyer, Edward O'Sullivan, Mahmoud Seraj, John A. Newman
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Patent number: 9871363Abstract: An assembly for use with an oil-filled cable termination includes a cable gland, a cable received in the cable gland, a stress cone received around the cable and spaced apart from the cable gland, and a seal system around the cable between the cable gland and the stress cone. The seal system includes: a first oil seal layer surrounding an upper portion of the cable gland and a portion of the cable between the cable gland and the stress cone, with the first oil seal layer being spaced apart from the stress cone; a second oil seal layer surrounding the first oil seal layer and extending between the cable gland and the stress cone; and a third oil seal layer surrounding the second oil seal layer and extending between the cable gland and the stress cone.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander R. Czibur, Mahmoud Seraj
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Patent number: 9779857Abstract: A method for installing an elastomeric cover sleeve on an electrical connection including a connector and a cable having a cable axis includes: providing an installation tool including a slide portion; premounting the installation tool on the cable such that the slide portion extends along the cable axis and covers a portion of the cable; thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve onto the cable and onto the slide portion of the premounted installation tool to a parked position wherein the slide portion is interposed between the cover sleeve and the cable; installing the connector onto the cable; and thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve along the cable axis and the slide portion onto the connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: TE Connectivity CorporationInventor: Mahmoud Seraj
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Patent number: 9504195Abstract: A cover assembly for covering and electrically insulating an electrical connection includes a joint body including a tubular inner sleeve and an integral semiconductor layer. The inner sleeve is formed of an elastically expandable, electrically insulating material and having an outer surface and opposed first and second terminal ends. The inner sleeve defines a through passage extending axially from a first end opening at the first terminal end of the inner sleeve to a second terminal end opening at the second end of the inner sleeve. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the outer surface of the inner sleeve and is formed of an electrically semiconductive material. The semiconductor layer extends axially from a first terminal end of the semiconductor layer to an opposing second terminal end of the semiconductor layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Daniel Dinu, Harry Yaworski, Sean Kennedy, Mahmoud Seraj
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Publication number: 20160036188Abstract: A method for installing an elastomeric cover sleeve on an electrical connection including a connector and a cable having a cable axis includes: providing an installation tool including a slide portion; premounting the installation tool on the cable such that the slide portion extends along the cable axis and covers a portion of the cable; thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve onto the cable and onto the slide portion of the premounted installation tool to a parked position wherein the slide portion is interposed between the cover sleeve and the cable; installing the connector onto the cable; and thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve along the cable axis and the slide portion onto the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: Mahmoud Seraj
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Publication number: 20150371731Abstract: An insulating cover for an L-shaped busbar includes first and second opposing longitudinal edge portions and a longitudinal groove between the first and second longitudinal edge portions. The cover is configured to wrap around the busbar in an installed position with the first and second longitudinal edge portions overlapping, with the second longitudinal edge portion adjacent and generally parallel to a leg of the busbar and with the first longitudinal edge portion in the longitudinal groove of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: John Newman, Mahmoud Seraj, Laura Jackson Hiller, David Edwin Bowling
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Publication number: 20150334887Abstract: A cover assembly for covering and electrically insulating an electrical connection includes a joint body including a tubular inner sleeve and an integral semiconductor layer. The inner sleeve is formed of an elastically expandable, electrically insulating material and having an outer surface and opposed first and second terminal ends. The inner sleeve defines a through passage extending axially from a first end opening at the first terminal end of the inner sleeve to a second terminal end opening at the second end of the inner sleeve. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the outer surface of the inner sleeve and is formed of an electrically semiconductive material. The semiconductor layer extends axially from a first terminal end of the semiconductor layer to an opposing second terminal end of the semiconductor layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Daniel Dinu, Harry Yaworski, Sean Kennedy, Mahmoud Seraj
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Patent number: 9190815Abstract: A method for installing an elastomeric cover sleeve on an electrical connection including a connector and a cable having a cable axis includes: providing an installation tool including a slide portion; premounting the installation tool on the cable such that the slide portion extends along the cable axis and covers a portion of the cable; thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve onto the cable and onto the slide portion of the premounted installation tool to a parked position wherein the slide portion is interposed between the cover sleeve and the cable; installing the connector onto the cable; and thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve along the cable axis and the slide portion onto the connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Mahmoud Seraj
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Publication number: 20150288164Abstract: A sealing system for forming an environmentally sealed joint with an elongate member includes a tubular substrate, a pre-expanded cover unit, and a flowable sealant. The tubular substrate includes an integral guide feature and defines a substrate bore to receive a portion of the elongate member. The pre-expanded cover unit includes a holdout and a tubular cover sleeve. The holdout includes a helically wound strip forming a tubular holdout body and a rip cord. The holdout body defines a holdout passage extending axially therethrough. The tubular cover sleeve is mounted on the holdout body. The holdout maintains the cover sleeve in a radially elastically expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: EDWARD O'SULLIVAN, Mahmoud Seraj, Senthil Asokkumar
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Publication number: 20140208591Abstract: A method for installing an elastomeric cover sleeve on an electrical connection including a connector and a cable having a cable axis includes: providing an installation tool including a slide portion; premounting the installation tool on the cable such that the slide portion extends along the cable axis and covers a portion of the cable; thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve onto the cable and onto the slide portion of the premounted installation tool to a parked position wherein the slide portion is interposed between the cover sleeve and the cable; installing the connector onto the cable; and thereafter, sliding the cover sleeve along the cable axis and the slide portion onto the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Mahmoud Seraj
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Patent number: 8030570Abstract: An integral, unitary cover assembly for covering an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables each having a primary conductor and a neutral conductor includes an inner elastomeric sleeve, an outer elastomeric sleeve and an integral jumper assembly. The inner sleeve defines a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the primary conductors of the first and second cables. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve. The jumper assembly includes an electrically conductive jumper conductor, a first jumper connector and a second jumper connector. The jumper conductor is interposed between the inner and outer sleeves and has first and second opposed ends. The first jumper connector is mounted on the first end of the jumper conductor and is configured to mechanically and electrically couple the neutral conductor of the first cable to the jumper conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Mahmoud Seraj, Harry George Yaworski, Miguel Contreras
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Patent number: 7858883Abstract: A method for forming a connection assembly includes: forming an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables, the first cable including a first primary conductor and a first neutral conductor, the second cable including a second primary conductor and a second neutral conductor; and providing an integral, unitary cover assembly. The cover assembly includes: an inner elastomeric sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors; and an outer elastomeric sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Mahmoud Seraj, Timothy J. McLaughlin, David Brehmer, Miguel Contreras
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Publication number: 20100279542Abstract: A method for forming a connection assembly includes: forming an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables, the first cable including a first primary conductor and a first neutral conductor, the second cable including a second primary conductor and a second neutral conductor; and providing an integral, unitary cover assembly. The cover assembly includes: an inner elastomeric sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors; and an outer elastomeric sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Mahmoud Seraj, Timothy J. McLaughlin, David Brehmer, Miguel Contreras
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Publication number: 20100276196Abstract: An integral, unitary cover assembly for covering an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables each having a primary conductor and a neutral conductor includes an inner elastomeric sleeve, an outer elastomeric sleeve and an integral jumper assembly. The inner sleeve defines a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the primary conductors of the first and second cables. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve. The jumper assembly includes an electrically conductive jumper conductor, a first jumper connector and a second jumper connector. The jumper conductor is interposed between the inner and outer sleeves and has first and second opposed ends. The first jumper connector is mounted on the first end of the jumper conductor and is configured to mechanically and electrically couple the neutral conductor of the first cable to the jumper conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Mahmoud Seraj, Harry George Yaworski, Miguel Contreras
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Publication number: 20070023199Abstract: A connection protector kit for use with an electrical stub connection assembly, the stub connection assembly including first and second conductors forming a connection and defining a crotch therebetween, includes an insert assembly. The insert assembly includes an insert member and a sealant pad mounted on the insert member. The insert assembly is adapted to fit within the crotch of the stub connection assembly. The kit may further-include a cap defining a cavity and an opening communicating with the cavity, wherein the cavity and the opening are adapted to receive the stub connection assembly and the insert assembly is adapted to fit within the crotch of the stub connection assembly when the stub connection assembly is mounted in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Inventors: Rudolf Bukovnik, Jimmy Marks, Jeffery Judd, Mahmoud Seraj, George Pullium