Patents by Inventor Vikas Azad
Vikas Azad 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: 11710927Abstract: A connector pair includes a header with a protrusion and an electrical connector assembly movable relative to the header between a mated position and an unmated position. The electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing and a connector position assurance retained on the connector housing for relative linear movement between a lock position and an open position. The connector position assurance includes a first lock surface that engages a second lock surface on the protrusion to retain the electrical connector assembly in the mated position. The connector position assurance includes a first assist surface that engages a second assist surface on the protrusion to move the electrical connector assembly from the mated position toward the unmated position.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Vikas Azad, David Menzies
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Publication number: 20220384992Abstract: A connector pair includes a header with a protrusion and an electrical connector assembly movable relative to the header between a mated position and an unmated position. The electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing and a connector position assurance retained on the connector housing for relative linear movement between a lock position and an open position. The connector position assurance includes a first lock surface that engages a second lock surface on the protrusion to retain the electrical connector assembly in the mated position. The connector position assurance includes a first assist surface that engages a second assist surface on the protrusion to move the electrical connector assembly from the mated position toward the unmated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Vikas Azad, David Menzies
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Patent number: 11489295Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having a housing and a cover assembly. The housing defines a cable receiving cavity and includes a conductive connector shield extending within a portion of the cavity. The cover assembly has a back cover that includes an end wall that mates with the housing adjacent to the cable receiving cavity; a cable support wall extending from the end wall and defining a cable passage extending through the end wall, with the cable support wall configured to receive a shielded cable therein; and a conductive spring clip fixed to the cable support wall and having a first leg configured to be biased into contact with a conductive ferrule of the shielded cable and a second leg, on an opposed side of the cable support wall, spring biased into contact with the connector shield.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Vikas Azad, David Menzies
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Publication number: 20220255268Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having a housing and a cover assembly. The housing defines a cable receiving cavity and includes a conductive connector shield extending within a portion of the cavity. The cover assembly has a back cover that includes an end wall that mates with the housing adjacent to the cable receiving cavity; a cable support wall extending from the end wall and defining a cable passage extending through the end wall, with the cable support wall configured to receive a shielded cable therein; and a conductive spring clip fixed to the cable support wall and having a first leg configured to be biased into contact with a conductive ferrule of the shielded cable and a second leg, on an opposed side of the cable support wall, spring biased into contact with the connector shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Vikas Azad, David Menzies
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Patent number: 11404820Abstract: A connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of a female housing with a male housing. The CPA member includes arms designed to stably and securely fit with apertures formed by the female housing. Also, the female housing includes a connector latch which engages with the CPA member and which used to securely hold together the female housing and the male housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Vikas Azad, Ping Chen
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Patent number: 11374356Abstract: A connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of a female housing with a male housing. The CPA member includes arms designed to stably and securely fit with apertures formed by the female housing. Also, the female housing includes a connector latch which engages with the CPA member and which used to securely hold together the female housing and the male housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Vikas Azad, Ping Chen
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Patent number: 11158979Abstract: Connector apparatus having a male connector assembly, a female connector assembly, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device. The connector position assurance (CPA) device is inserted into one of the connector assemblies to lock the male connector assembly and female connector assembly together as an additional locking assurance.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Franklin A. Holub, Vikas Azad, Darrell George
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Publication number: 20210143578Abstract: A connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of a female housing with a male housing. The CPA member includes arms designed to stably and securely fit with apertures formed by the female housing. Also, the female housing includes a connector latch which engages with the CPA member and which used to securely hold together the female housing and the male housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Vikas AZAD, Ping CHEN
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Patent number: 11005213Abstract: Method of operating a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, wherein the connector apparatus has at least a first housing and a second housing which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to deflect the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the connecting latch is operated to mate the first housing with the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Patent number: 10978833Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the conductive housing by a metallic clamp; conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the conductive housing, the conductive plastic housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter; and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Patent number: 10938163Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a multi-directional conductive housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Patent number: 10923863Abstract: A high voltage connector, connected to a device, that experiences a reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), avoids galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals within or without a fluid environment, and provides an effective electrical ground system. The connector includes an outer housing assembly, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, a set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies secured inside the inner housing, a back cover through which the cables respectively slide along and covers a central opening of the outer housing, a braided shield covering the cables, and a clamp that connects the shield onto the outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Patent number: 10916884Abstract: Method of operating a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, wherein the connector apparatus has at least a first housing and a second housing which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to deflect the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the connecting latch is operated to mate the first housing with the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Patent number: 10868375Abstract: Electrical connector apparatus can have at least two pins, at least one side slot, and at least one latch, facilitating a secure physical connection and a secure electrical connection with a printed circuit board or other unit. The electrical connector apparatus can be a non-staggered dual row surface mount terminal connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Vikas Azad, Franklin A. Holub
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Patent number: 10862245Abstract: Connector apparatus having a male connector assembly, a female connector assembly, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device. The connector position assurance (CPA) device is inserted into one of the connector assemblies to lock the male connector assembly and female connector assembly together as an additional locking assurance.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Franklin A. Holub, Vikas Azad, Darrell George
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Publication number: 20200381866Abstract: Connector apparatus having a male connector assembly, a female connector assembly, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device. The connector position assurance (CPA) device is inserted into one of the connector assemblies to lock the male connector assembly and female connector assembly together as an additional locking assurance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventors: Franklin A. HOLUB, Vikas AZAD, Darrell GEORGE
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Patent number: 10819073Abstract: A high voltage connector, connected to a device, that experiences a reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), avoids galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals within or without a fluid environment, and provides an effective electrical ground system. The connector includes an outer housing assembly, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, a set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies secured inside the inner housing, a back cover through which the cables respectively slide along and covers a central opening of the outer housing, a braided shield covering the cables, and a clamp that connects the shield onto the outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Patent number: 10811819Abstract: Electrical connector with low profile connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of a female housing with a male housing. The female housing forms apertures designed to stably and securely receive the low profile CPA member. Also, the female housing includes a connector latch used to securely hold together the female housing and the male housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: J.S.T. CorporationInventors: Vikas Azad, Ping Chen
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Patent number: 10784620Abstract: Method of operating a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, wherein the connector apparatus has at least a first housing and a second housing which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to deflect the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the connecting latch is operated to mate the first housing with the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATIONInventor: Vikas Azad
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Publication number: 20200176936Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the conductive housing by a metallic clamp; conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the conductive housing, the conductive plastic housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter; and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: J.S.T. CORPORATION.Inventor: Vikas AZAD