Patents by Inventor Paul Casperson

Paul Casperson 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).

  • TWO-TERMINAL RADIAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20130157513
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical connector that allows for universal radial orientation when connected to a two-pole electrical device. The two-pole electrical device that the connector mates to is also disclosed. The mating connector is fastened to the two-pole electrical device in a way to ensure secure connection in automotive and heavy duty applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Hagen, Paul Casperson, Joseph Burkiett
  • CONNECTION FOR A TWO-POLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130157511
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a two-pole electrical device having a two conductor that allows for universal radial orientation of a mating connector and harness. A mating connector for the two-pole electrical device is also disclosed. The mating connector is fastened to the two-pole electrical device in a way to ensure secure connection in automotive and heavy duty applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Burkiett, Paul Casperson, Christian Hagen
  • Electrical connector assembly
    Publication number: 20070141903
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly. The connector may include a top housing and base housing for a conductor. The base housing may include a base conductor channel extending along a longitudinal axis, a conductor partition, and at least one conductor contact having corresponding prong transverse the longitudinal axis. The top housing may include a top conductor channel corresponding to the base conductor channel and a connector interface operably connected to the at least one prong.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Casperson, David Freeman
  • Electrically conductive hydraulic hose
    Publication number: 20060226701
    Abstract: A hydraulic power system is provided, which may include a source component configured to generate an electrical current and a receiving component configured to receive the electrical current generated by the source component. The system may further include at least one hydraulic hose having one or more embedded electrically conductive members being configured to carry the electrical current between the source component and the receiving component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Gatz, Paul Casperson
  • System and method for power and data delivery on a machine
    Publication number: 20060097864
    Abstract: A power and data delivery system for a machine. The system includes a power and data conductor located throughout at least a portion of the machine, a plurality of processing nodes, each connected to the conductor at various locations, and a plurality of devices, each connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of processing nodes and controlled by the processing node, wherein each processing node may be connected at any location of the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Bryan Lammers, James Portscheller, Paul Casperson, John Crayton, David Freeman