Patents by Inventor Philippe France
Philippe France 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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Patent number: 11777236Abstract: A distribution block for attaching to a support rail extending in a support direction comprises an insulating housing, and a conductive member arranged in the insulating housing. A mounting assembly of the distribution block is connected to the insulating housing for attaching to the support rail. The distribution block is mountable on the support rail in a longitudinal configuration wherein the extension direction of the insulating housing is substantially parallel to the support direction, and in a transverse configuration wherein the extension direction of the insulating housing is transverse to the support direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: Tyco Electronics France SAS, TE Connectivity India Private LimitedInventors: Saurabh Bisht, Charlotte Deligny, Philippe France, Dhanabal R, Anna-Line Escoffier
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Publication number: 20220328986Abstract: A terminal block receiving non-stripped wire ends includes an insulating casing, a conductive part installed within the casing, and a displacement tool. The conductive part includes a cooperating slot defined by two cooperating blades forming an insulation-displacement contact connection of a non-stripped wire end. The cooperating blades are parallel to a connection axis of the connection part. The displacement tool displaces the non-stripped wire end in a direction of the connection axis from a disconnected position to a connected position. In the connected position, the two cooperating blades are in electrical contact with a central conducting core of the non-stripped wire end. The displacement tool is attached to the insulating casing by a connection element of the terminal block.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Tyco Electronics France SASInventors: Romain Villard, Philippe France, Yannick Villardier
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Publication number: 20220239021Abstract: A terminal block includes an insulating casing defining a recess receiving a conductive bar and a retaining spring. The conductive bar includes a base portion, a support leg attached to the base portion and a cooperating leg attached to the base portion. In a mounted position of the conductive bar and the retaining spring within the recess, the support leg engages with a support part of the retaining spring, and the cooperating leg is positioned to engage with a conductor inserted into a plug of the terminal block.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Tyco Electronics France SASInventors: Philippe France, Geoffrey Moine, Anna-Line Escoffier, Laurene Seguin
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Publication number: 20220140503Abstract: A distribution block for attaching to a support rail extending in a support direction comprises an insulating housing, and a conductive member arranged in the insulating housing. A mounting assembly of the distribution block is connected to the insulating housing for attaching to the support rail. The distribution block is mountable on the support rail in a longitudinal configuration wherein the extension direction of the insulating housing is substantially parallel to the support direction, and in a transverse configuration wherein the extension direction of the insulating housing is transverse to the support direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicants: TE Connectivity India Private Limited, Tyco Electronics France SASInventors: Saurabh Bisht, Charlotte Deligny, Philippe France, Dhanabal R, Anna-Line Escoffier
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Patent number: 11295920Abstract: A fuse holding element includes a pair of holding branches facing each other and extending substantially parallel to a central plane of the fuse holding element and a linking part on which the holding branches are attached. The holding branches define a receiving location for a conducting end of a cylindrical fuse. The linking part has a fastener releasably cooperating with a complementary part of a conducting bar.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Tyco Electronics France SASInventors: Romain Villard, Philippe France, Yannick Villardier
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Publication number: 20210319968Abstract: A fuse holding element includes a pair of holding branches facing each other and extending substantially parallel to a central plane of the fuse holding element and a linking part on which the holding branches are attached. The holding branches define a receiving location for a conducting end of a cylindrical fuse. The linking part has a fastener releasably cooperating with a complementary part of a conducting bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Tyco Electronics France SASInventors: Romain Villard, Philippe France, Yannick Villardier
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Patent number: 10535932Abstract: An electrical contactor a casing formed of an electrically insulating material and at least one connection terminal mounted in the casing configured to establish and maintain a contact between an electrical conductor inserted in the connection terminal and an electrical link bar mounted in the casing to ensure an electrical connection between the electrical link bar and the electrical conductor. The connection terminal having a contact spring configured so that the contact between the electrical conductor and the electrical link bar results from a force insertion of the electrical conductor in opposition to the action of the contact spring and is automatically maintained by the contact spring after insertion of the electrical conductor. The casing has a peripheral wall and a cover configured to be assembled together along a mounting direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the electrical conductor is inserted in the connection terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Philippe France, Romain Villard, Moine Geoffrey
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Patent number: 10404009Abstract: A device for connecting and disconnecting an electrical apparatus by a first line and a second line, the device comprising a first part, carrying at least one first pole belonging to the first line; a second part, carrying at least one second pole belonging to the first line; the first part being movable relative to the second part in a connection and disconnection direction; a movable support guided in movement with respect to the first part, the support carrying at least one first pole belonging to the second line; the second part carrying at least one second pole belonging to the second line; at least one lock for securing the support with respect to the first part; the connection and disconnection device defining a first operating area in which: the at least one first pole belonging to the first line is in contact with the at least one second pole belonging to the first line so as to close the first line, and the at least one first pole belonging to the second line is in contact with the at least one secoType: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS SERVICES GMBHInventors: Philippe France, Romain Villard
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Patent number: 10374332Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding in position and placing in electrical contact (5) for a connection terminal of an electrical apparatus (1), arranged to hold in position and place in electrical contact at least two electrical conductors (7a, 7b), the device (5) comprising: a first retaining element (9a) having a first engagement portion (19a) arranged to engage, in a retailing position, with a first electrical conductor (7a); a second retaining element (9b) having a second engagement portion (19b) arranged to engage, in a retaining position, with a second electrical conductor (7b); and a clamping point (23) defined at least partially in the retaining position by the first engagement portion (19a) and the second engagement portion (19b).Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS SERVICES GMBHInventors: Alexandre Chaillet, Philippe France
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Publication number: 20180358745Abstract: A device for connecting and disconnecting an electrical apparatus by a first line and a second line, the device comprising a first part, carrying at least one first pole belonging to the first line; a second part, carrying at least one second pole belonging to the first line; the first part being movable relative to the second part in a connection and disconnection direction; a movable support guided in movement with respect to the first part, the support carrying at least one first pole belonging to the second line; the second part carrying at least one second pole belonging to the second line; at least one lock for securing the support with respect to the first part; the connection and disconnection device defining a first operating area in which: the at least one first pole belonging to the first line is in contact with the at least one second pole belonging to the first line so as to close the first line, and the at least one first pole belonging to the second line is in contact with the at least one secoType: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Philippe FRANCE, Romain VILLARD
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Patent number: 10132837Abstract: There is described a test block intended to be implanted in the circuit connecting an apparatus to be tested such as an electricity meter or a protective relay and a power source supplying the apparatus to be tested such as an intensity sensor and/or a voltage sensor, the test block comprising a base including a plurality of inner electric circuits capable of allowing the transmission of information from the power source to the apparatus to be tested and a protective cover intended to be removably assembled with the base in order to form a closed enclosure in which the inner electric circuits are housed. The base and the protective cover are configured such that the removal of the protective cover gives access to a receiving site delimited by the base and capable of receiving, by plugging, a test plug independent of the test block and electrically linked to a test equipment, in particular a voltmeter and/or an ammeter and/or a dummy current source.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Philippe France, Alexandre Chaillet
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Publication number: 20180316101Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding in position and placing in electrical contact (5) for a connection terminal of an electrical apparatus (1), arranged to hold in position and place in electrical contact at least two electrical conductors (7a, 7b ), the device (5) comprising: a first retaining element (9a) having a first engagement portion (19a) arranged to engage, in a retailing position, with a first electrical conductor (7a); a second retaining element (9b) having a second engagement portion (19b) arranged to engage, in a retaining position, with a second electrical conductor (7b ); and a clamping point (23) defined at least partially in the retaining position by the first engagement portion (19a) and the second engagement portion (19b).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Alexandre CHAILLET, Philippe FRANCE
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Patent number: 10041972Abstract: The invention relates to a test block intended to be implanted in the circuit connecting an apparatus to be tested such as an electricity meter or a protective relay and a power source supplying the apparatus to be tested such as an intensity sensor and/or a voltage sensor. The test block comprises a base including a plurality of inner electric circuits capable of allowing the transmission of information from the power source to the apparatus to be tested and a protective cover intended to be assembled in a dismountable manner with the base in order to form a closed enclosure in which the inner electric circuits are housed. The base and the protective cover are configured such that the removal of the protective cover gives access to a receiving site delimited by the base and capable of receiving by plugging a test plug independent of the test block and electrically linked to a test equipment, in particular a voltmeter and/or an ammeter and/or a dummy current source. A test appliance is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Philippe France, Alexandre Chaillet
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Patent number: 10027041Abstract: An electrical apparatus such as an electrical contactor or a terminal block, comprises a casing made of an electrically insulating material, a conductive bar mounted in the casing and at least one push-in type connection terminal. The terminal comprises a contact spring having an elastic portion undergoing an elastic deformation under the action of an external force applied on the contact spring either by an electrical conductor during its insertion at a first aperture of the casing so as to place the electrical conductor in a contact position located between the contact spring and the conductive bar in order to establish an electrical connection between the electrical conductor and the conductive bar, or by a tool inserted into a second aperture of the casing so as to open the contact spring and release the electrical conductor in order to remove it out of its contact position. The electrical apparatus comprises a support clip independent of the casing and of the conductive bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Philippe France, Romain Villard, Moine Geoffrey
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Patent number: 9887471Abstract: An electrical apparatus such as an electrical contactor or a terminal block, comprises a casing made of an electrically insulating material, a conductive bar mounted in the casing and at least one push-in type connection terminal. The terminal comprises a contact spring having an elastic portion undergoing an elastic deformation under the action of an external force applied on the contact spring either by an electrical conductor during its insertion at a first aperture of the casing so as to place the electrical conductor in a contact position located between the contact spring and the conductive bar in order to establish an electrical connection between the electrical conductor and the conductive bar, or by a tool inserted into a second aperture of the casing so as to open the contact spring and release the electrical conductor in order to remove it out of its contact position. The electrical apparatus comprises a support clip independent of the casing and of the conductive bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Philippe France, Romain Villard, Moine Geoffrey
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Patent number: 9793636Abstract: The object of the present invention is an insulating body (1) for a pluggable connector (10) intended to be connected to a junction block (100), said insulating body (1) comprising a housing (2) for conductive parts (11, 12) comprising a connection terminal (11) for a conductive wire intended to be connected to the pluggable connector (10), said housing (2) comprising a support portion (6) for the connection terminal (11) and being arranged to open on a side wall (3) of the insulating body (1) via an aperture (4) arranged on said side wall (3), the insulating body (1) comprising wedging means (7), said wedging means (7) being disposed in whole or in part within a portion of the housing (2) situated facing the support portion (6) of the housing (2).Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Philippe France, Romain Villard
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Publication number: 20170292972Abstract: The invention relates to a test block intended to be implanted in the circuit connecting an apparatus to be tested such as an electricity meter or a protective relay and a power source supplying the apparatus to be tested such as an intensity sensor and/or a voltage sensor. The test block comprises a base including a plurality of inner electric circuits capable of allowing the transmission of information from the power source to the apparatus to be tested and a protective cover intended to be assembled in a dismountable manner with the base in order to form a closed enclosure in which the inner electric circuits are housed. The base and the protective cover are configured such that the removal of the protective cover gives access to a receiving site delimited by the base and capable of receiving by plugging a test plug independent of the test block and electrically linked to a test equipment, in particular a voltmeter and/or an ammeter and/or a dummy current source. A test appliance is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Philippe France, Alexandre CHAILLET
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Publication number: 20170292975Abstract: There is described a test block intended to be implanted in the circuit connecting an apparatus to be tested such as an electricity meter or a protective relay and a power source supplying the apparatus to be tested such as an intensity sensor and/or a voltage sensor, the test block comprising a base including a plurality of inner electric circuits capable of allowing the transmission of information from the power source to the apparatus to be tested and a protective cover intended to be removably assembled with the base in order to form a closed enclosure in which the inner electric circuits are housed. The base and the protective cover are configured such that the removal of the protective cover gives access to a receiving site delimited by the base and capable of receiving, by plugging, a test plug independent of the test block and electrically linked to a test equipment, in particular a voltmeter and/or an ammeter and/or a dummy current source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Philippe France, Alexandre CHAILLET
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Patent number: D813171Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Alexandre Chaillet, Karine Barthes, Philippe France
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Patent number: D824859Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Alexandre Chaillet, Karine Barthes, Philippe France