Feedthrough Or Bushing Patents (Class 174/650)
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Patent number: 8507798Abstract: A sealing grommet, particularly for data centers and the like, formed of one or a pair of U-shaped frame sections, each co-molded with a thermoplastic elastomeric seal of corrugated wave form, with corrugated edges of the seals exposed at the open sides of the U-shaped frames. A pair of such grommet sections joined together, with the corrugated edges arranged to be in contact and in phase, provides a uniquely efficient seal to hold back air under pressure while allowing various pass-through elements, such as cables, hoses, etc., to be extended through the grommet and while enabling the pass-through elements to be easily added, removed, or rearranged as may be necessary to accommodate the dynamic changes experienced in the operation of a data center.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Jonathan Pettingill
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Publication number: 20130199837Abstract: A corona resistant high voltage bushing assembly includes an insulating sleeve to surround a conductor, a flange located on an outside surface of the insulating sleeve, and a first band of semiconductive glaze located on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve spaced apart from an end of the insulating sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Jun Xu, Lin Zhang, Rolando Luis Martinez, Venkata Subramanya Sarma Devarakonda
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Publication number: 20130199838Abstract: A configuration for a power supply of a component in an exhaust gas system includes at least one electrical contact disposed at an exhaust gas line. The at least one electrical contact is surrounded by an electrical insulation material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: EMITEC GESELLSCHAFT FUER EMISSIONSTECHNOLOGIE MBHInventor: Emitec Gesellschaft Fuer Emissonstechologie MBH
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Patent number: 8502079Abstract: A grommet includes a wire passage supporting a wire harness, a pinch-grip, and a connector. The pinch-grip is fixable to a vehicle body panel by pinching a peripheral edge of the panel surrounding a through-hole. The connector has an annular shape having a curved portion recessed to an inner periphery, the recessed portion extending in a peripheral direction. One end of the connector is joined to the wire passage and the other end is joined to the pinch-grip.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Masaru Shitamichi
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Patent number: 8502090Abstract: A barrier of foamed phenolic resin is provided for a barrier connector. In use, the barrier temporarily holds cables in place while a potting agent is used to permanently secure said cables within the barrier connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Cable Management Products LimitedInventor: Phillip Steven Winship
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Patent number: 8497435Abstract: A cable mounting structure for an electric apparatus is provided which ensures sealing properties, such as waterproof properties and dustproof properties, and which can effectively contribute to downsizing, while easing restrictions on the size of a connecting tool mounted on one end of a cable connected to an electric apparatus body. The cable mounting structure comprises a housing (10) for accommodating an electric apparatus body, a cable (11) connected to the electric apparatus body via a second connector (12) or the like, a grommet (20) mounted on the cable (11), a recessed housing section (15) provided in the housing (10), and a lid (30) for closing the recessed housing section. The recessed housing section is formed in a closed-bottomed tubular shape recessed inwardly of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Meidensha CorporationInventors: Koji Nagata, Yoshitaka Higashi
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Publication number: 20130186683Abstract: A high voltage bushing assembly includes an insulating sleeve which is made of high strength alumina porcelain to surround a conductor, a flange located on an outside surface of the insulating sleeve, and a band of semiconductive glaze located on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve spaced apart from an end of the insulating sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: James Jun Xu, Rolando Luis Martinez, Venkata Subramanya Sarma Devarakonda, Lin Zhang
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Patent number: 8487187Abstract: A hermetic feed-through includes a housing body defining a hollow space, a plurality of conductive pins and a seal structure. The plurality of conductive pins extend through the hollow space. The seal structure is provided in the hollow space and includes a single-piece glass component. The single-piece glass component hermetically seals at least two conductive pins to the housing body and electrically insulates the at least two conductive pins from the housing body.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Brian VandenEynden, Prasad S. Khadkikar, Scott Schuckmann, Jian Sun, Gabe Lakner
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Patent number: 8487197Abstract: An electrical fitting having a gripping device with a plurality of gripping tabs forming a helix or spiral. The gripping tabs have a twist creating increased pullout resistance and easier disassembly. The electrical fitting permits electrical metallic tubing or EMT to be quickly attached to and removed from the electrical fitting without disassembling the fitting or cutting the tubing. A body with a locking end having a plurality of griping tabs receives an end of the tubing pushed into the fitting. The gripping tabs securely hold the tubing preventing loosening or removal. The helix or spiral and twist formation of the griping tabs permits easy removal of the tubing by rotating the tubing counter-clockwise.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
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Publication number: 20130175085Abstract: A connector includes an insulation board, a conductor pattern, a rod-shaped member and a solder. The insulation board is provided with a through hole penetrating from a top face to a bottom face. The conductor pattern covers an internal wall of the through hole. The rod-shaped member includes a first end protruding beyond the bottom face and a second end inside the through hole. The solder closes a gap between the conductor pattern covering the internal wall of the through hole and the rod-shaped member and covers the second end of the rod-shaped member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Keita Terajima
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Patent number: 8481869Abstract: A take-up device for storing a flexible member, such as a cable, cord, flexible hose or tubing and the like, includes a housing for receiving a central portion of the flexible member in in a folded configuration with linear end portions thereof extending outwardly from the housing. The housing includes a member for holding an end portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Arconas CorporationInventors: Richard Robert Coulson, Joel John Yatscoff, James Davidson Benzie
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Patent number: 8480665Abstract: A conduit junction for use with an electrosurgical system includes a body having a lumen defined therein and at least one positioning structure. The lumen is configured to receive to receive at least a portion of a tubular structure. The tubular structure includes at least one of a conductor and a conduit of an electrosurgical system. The positioning structure is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the lumen and is adapted to position at least one of the conductor and the conduit within the body of the conduit junction. The body of the conduit junction may include a first section and a second section pivotably connected to each other. The positioning structure may include at least one rib pocket.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Arnold V. DeCarlo
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Publication number: 20130168150Abstract: A wire fixing member (10) is fixed to a case in a state where wires (W) are inserted through mounting holes of the case. The wire fixing member (10) includes housings (30) through which wire insertion holes (31) allowing the insertion of the wires penetrate, rubber rings (50) that seal between the case and the housings (30), rubber plugs (40) that seal between the housings (30) and the wires (W) and metal wire crimp fittings (60) are held and retained in the housings (30) in a state where the wires (W) are fixed. A waterproof area (R) is formed on a side of the wire insertion hole (31) communicating with the interior of the case, is made waterproof by the rubber ring (50) and the rubber plug (40). The wire crimp fitting (60) is arranged in the waterproof area (R).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
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Patent number: 8471157Abstract: A container data center includes a container defining a wire hole therein, a cable extending through the wire hole of the container, and an EMI shielding device preventing electromagnetic radiation from entering into the container from the outside environment or leaking from the container to the outside environment through the wire hole of the container. The EMI shielding device includes a metal cylinder through which the cable extends and an effective amount of metal powder packed between the metal cylinder and the cable for shielding EMI. The metal cylinder has an end thereof inserted into the wire hole of the container and engaged with a circumferential edge of the wire hole. The disclosure further relates to an EMI shielding device.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Kai Chiang
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Publication number: 20130138186Abstract: A feedthrough assembly may include a ferrule defining a ferrule opening, a feedthrough at least partially disposed within the ferrule opening and attached to the feedthrough, and a capacitor array. In some examples, the feedthrough may include a plurality of feedthrough conductive pathways extending between an externally-facing side of the feedthrough and an internally-facing side of the feedthrough. Additionally, the capacitor array may include a printed board and a plurality of capacitors disposed on the printed board. In some examples, respective ones of the plurality of feedthrough conductive pathways are electrically connected to respective ones of the plurality of capacitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Rajesh V. Iyer, Simon E. Goldman, Thomas P. Miltich
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Patent number: 8440919Abstract: A seal (300) for use in a cable gland (301) is disclosed. The seal (300) has a body portion (308) formed from a first rubber material having a first hardness and seals against a cable (320). The seal (300) also has one or more support portions (302,304) formed from a second material that is harder than the first material and supports the structure of the body (308) against excessive deformation as well as forming a mechanical grip with the cable (320).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: CMP Products LimitedInventors: James Robb, Geoffrey Mood
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Patent number: 8420943Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an electrical wiring grommet. In one aspect, an electrical wiring grommet includes a body mounting portion, a closure panel mounting portion and a flexible conduit portion extending between the body mounting portion and the closure panel mounting portion. The flexible conduit portion includes a longitudinally extending body contact segment having a circumference, the circumference having a first circumferential portion and a second circumferential portion. The first circumferential portion includes a corrugated surface having a plurality of ridges with a first ridge height, and the second circumferential portion includes a corrugated surface having a plurality of ridges with a second ridge height less than the first ridge height.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Tuan La, Bert Weinert
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Publication number: 20130087380Abstract: A method for directing electrical current to prevent sparking from the interaction between a composite structure and lightning or static electrical charge, the method including the steps of forming a hole in a composite structure; and positioning a bushing into the hole to create an interference fit between the bushing and the composite structure, wherein the bushing is formed of a material that has a coefficient of thermal expansion close to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the composite structure and the bushing provides an electrical path between a fastener disposed in the bushing and the composite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Matthew Anthony Dilligan, James P. Irwin, Christopher Newbolt, Peter A. Coronado, Benjamin A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20130081873Abstract: A feed through assembly is provided, which comprises a metal component passed through a ceramic insulator, and a multi-layered joint brazed to the ceramic insulator and the metal component to form the assembly. The multi-layered joint comprises a first portion of braze filler material placed around the metal component, and a hollow member of predetermined shape placed around the metal component and comprising a flange at a first end, wherein the flange rests on the first portion of braze filler material. Further, the multi-layered joint comprises a second portion of braze filler material placed around the hollow member and seated onto the flange, a ceramic member of predetermined shape placed around the hollow member which rests on the second portion of braze filler material, and a third portion of braze filler material placed around the metal component and seated onto a second end of the hollow member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventor: General Electric Company
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Patent number: 8410378Abstract: A grounding fitting for mounted engagement with an electrical enclosure has an elongated body with a first generally cylindrically shaped section and a hub section. Both sections have a longitudinally extending passageway dimensioned for passage of a ground electrode/ground rod. The first section includes a threaded aperture for receipt of a screw to electrically and mechanically secure a ground electrode/ground rod to the grounding fitting. The hub section is also dimensioned to secure a rigid or EMT conduit thereto. The first section includes a flange at one end with associated threads formed in the outer surface of the first section to mechanically and electrically secure the grounding fitting to an electrical enclosure with a locking ring. An O-ring positioned in the flange provides a fluid resistant barrier relative to the interior of the electrical enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.Inventors: Erik G. Senseney, Lawrence J. Smith
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Patent number: 8411462Abstract: A noise reduction apparatus of a mobile terminal improves reception sensitivity by creating a electrical closed loop. The mobile terminal has a main circuit board and a slide hinge. The mobile terminal also includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) that includes a first end coupled to the main circuit board and a second end fixed and coupled to a portion of an upper surface of the slide hinge. A noise reduction apparatus is installed between the main circuit board and the slide hinge to form an electronic closed loop that includes the main circuit board, the FPCB, the slide hinge, and the noise reduction apparatus. Noise is reduced by inducing noise abandoned to a slide hinge through a FPCB to an electrical close loop formed by the noise reduction apparatus, thereby improving reception sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seok Min Jang, Jae Young Jang
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Patent number: 8399770Abstract: A bushing assembly including a first bushing element, a second bushing element, and a locking subsystem. The first bushing element has a first end, a second end, a first outer surface with a first outer diameter, a first inner surface defining a first channel, and a first flange positioned proximate the first. The second bushing element has a first end, a second end, a second inner surface having a second inner diameter greater than the first outer diameter, a second outer surface, and a second flange positioned proximate the second end. The second inner surface defines a second channel that receives a portion of the first bushing element. The locking subsystem is proximate the first end of the first bushing element and secures the first bushing element to the second bushing element.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: The Southern CompanyInventor: Earl M. Phillips, Jr.
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Patent number: 8399762Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical feed-through (200) for making a durable and reliable electrical connection through a wall (227) of a vacuum chamber (225). The electrical feed-through (200) comprises a tubular member having an open end (217) and a closed end (219). At least one conductor (201) extends through the closed end (217) and is fixed thereto by a vacuum sealing joint (214). The joint (214) is arranged so that it is not in line-of-sight from the open end (217). In this way impinging elements (220) and direct heat radiation (221) is prevented from directly reaching the joint (214), thereby extending the time it takes for contamination of the joint (214) to cause problems.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Solibro Research ABInventors: Lars Stolt, Olle Lundberg
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Patent number: 8398002Abstract: A fuel injection device includes a pressure control portion for controlling operation of a nozzle, and a body portion having therein a bent lead wire hole through which two lead wires of the pressure control portion are introduced to exterior. A first guide member having therein a pair of first guide grooves partitioned by a first partition member is inserted into the lead wire hole from one end side, a second guide member having therein a pair of second guide grooves partitioned by a second partition member is inserted into the lead wire hole from the other end side. The first partition member protrudes from one end portion of the first guide member to have a protrusion portion, which is fitted with a recess portion of the second partition portion at one end portion of the second guide member when the first and second guide members contact.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Shu Kagami, Jun Kondo, Tomoki Fujino
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Patent number: 8399767Abstract: Sealing devices are provided along with methods of installing energy dissipating tubing. An aspect of the invention provides a sealing device for connecting an energy dissipative tube having a length of tubing, a first resin layer surrounding the outside of the tubing, a conductive layer adjacent to the outside of the first resin layer, and a second resin layer surrounding the conductive layer and the first resin layer. The sealing device includes one or more penetrating members configured to penetrate the second resin layer and establish electrical continuity with the conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Titeflex CorporationInventors: Scott Duquette, Brian Coppola
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Publication number: 20130063838Abstract: A disk-enclosure base that is configured to inhibit formation of adherent solder-flux residue. The disk-enclosure base includes a casting, a through-hole fabricated in the casting, a solder channel, an E-coat layer, and an E-coat-free zone. The E-coat layer is applied to a first portion of an interior surface of the casting. The E-coat-free zone is adjacent to and surrounds the solder channel. The E-coat-free zone also includes a second portion of the interior surface of the casting lying between the solder channel and the E-coated first portion of the interior surface of the casting. The E-coat-free zone is configured to inhibit formation of adherent solder-flux residue. A disk-enclosure-base/electrical-feedthrough assembly that is configured to inhibit formation of adherent solder-flux residue, and a hard-disk drive (HDD) including the disk-enclosure-base/electrical-feedthrough assembly are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Noritaka Otake, Takako Hayakawa, Kazuhide Ichikawa, Teruhiro Nakamiya
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Patent number: 8389876Abstract: A high voltage bushing including a voltage grading shield in two parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: ABB Technology Ltd.Inventors: David Emilsson, Thomas Eriksson
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Publication number: 20130043069Abstract: A cable holding structure includes a shielded cable that includes a center conductor and a shield conductor on an outer periphery of the center conductor, and a holding portion being electrically conductive, provided on a flat plate portion and configured to hold the shielded cable. The holding portion includes a through-hole aligned in a direction intersecting with the flat plate portion. The shielded cable is held by the holding portion such that at least the center conductor is enclosed in the through-hole and the shield conductor is electrically connected to the conductive holding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: HITACHI CABLE, LTD.Inventor: Ken OKUYAMA
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Patent number: 8378221Abstract: The underlying purpose of the invention is to manufacture electrical leadthroughs, which are improved with regard to the temperature resistance thereof. Proposed for this purpose is a method for manufacturing an electrical leadthrough, for which at least one metal tube is fused in a glass insulator, whereby a metal rod is mounted in the metal tube by means of soldering-in, prior to or during the sealing of the tube in the glass insulator.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Schott AGInventor: Johann Bernauer
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Patent number: 8378239Abstract: A power terminal feed-through includes a housing body, a plurality of conductive pins, and a seal structure that hermetically seals the conductive pins to the housing body and electrically insulates the conductive pins from the housing body. The seal structure includes a first material fused to one of the housing body and the conductive pin, and a second material fused to the other one of the housing body and the conductive pin. The first and second materials may be properly chosen to match thermal expansion of the housing body and the conductive pins, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Gabe Lakner, Jian Sun, Prasad S. Khadkikar
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Patent number: 8378233Abstract: An aircraft interior bushing assembly is disclosed comprising interoperating bushings, each bushing comprising a recessing portion, a radially inner surface operably configured to contact a surface defining a void in a panel, a perimeter portion wherein the perimeter portion is substantially larger than the recessing portion, a support arm receiver, and a support arm coupled to each bushing. Each support arm comprises a first end coupled to the bushing, and a second end comprising a conduit receiver. In one form, the bushing assembly is operably configured to support a conduit at a distance from the radially inner surface of the interoperating bushings to substantially prohibit contact between the conduit and the bushing assembly once the conduit is installed and fixed to the conduit receiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Heath Tecna Inc.Inventor: James L. Clymer
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Patent number: 8378238Abstract: Bush to be arranged between two fitting elements for passing through cables, lines or the like in protected fashion, comprising an elongate, hose-shaped bush body (10) with a substantially linearly running central section (11) and heads (12, 13) at the ends, wherein the heads (12, 13) form a first inner circumferential face (20) at their open ends and a latching device (14, 15) for knocking the bush into installation openings in the fitting elements (M) is formed on each of the heads (12, 13) and integrally therewith, which latching device has a circumferential web (16) with at least one latching hook (17), which is formed thereon and has at least one radially outer latching tab (18), wherein the web forms a second inner circumferential face (19) opposite the latching tab (18), characterized in that the bush body (11) is formed from rubber and the latching devices (14, 15); are formed from hard-elastic plastic, and in that at least one of the second inner circumferential faces (19) is configured in such a wayType: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Johann Brunner, Erich Blumberg
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Publication number: 20130037319Abstract: A cabling and wire guiding structural building device, including a body defined by a substantially flat surface extending about a longitudinal axis, the body connected to at least one second surface with the intersection of the body and the second surface parallel to the longitudinal axis. The substantially flat surface contains one or more apertures. Each of the apertures has oppositely disposed rolled or knurled surfaces that extend toward and typically beyond the substantially flat surface. Each aperture is positioned to coincide with a predetermined cabling location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Brian A. Feiner
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Publication number: 20130032391Abstract: A hermetic feedthrough for an implantable medical device includes an insulator, a conduit integrated with the insulator, and a pad coupled to an exterior surface of the insulator. The insulator includes a first material and the conduit includes a second material that is electrically conductive. The pad is configured to receive a lead coupled thereto. Further, the pad is electrically conductive and coupled to the conduit. The pad includes a first layer and a second layer overlaying at least a portion of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Kengo Morioka, Arne Knudsen, Shingo Satou, Hidekazu Otomaru, Hiroshi Makino, Andrew Thom, Markus Reiterer, Gordon Munns, Thomas Miltich, Joyce Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20130035733Abstract: A method of interconnecting a conductor and a hermetic feedthrough of an implantable medical device includes welding a lead to a pad on a feedthrough. The feedthrough includes a ceramic insulator and a via hermetically bonded to the insulator. The via includes platinum. The pad is bonded to the insulator and electrically connected to the via, includes platinum, and has a thickness of at least 50 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Mark Breyen, Tom Miltich, Gordon Munns
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Publication number: 20130032199Abstract: A photovoltaic module conductor supporting structure that can be used to secure the conductor during manufacturing and in some situations to seal the terminal-area opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.Inventors: Bruce Bengtson, Kevin Crots, Wenlai Feng, Casimir P. Kotarba, III
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Publication number: 20130032392Abstract: A hermetic feedthrough for an implantable medical device includes an insulator, a conduit configured to conduct electricity through the insulator, and a ferrule coupled to the insulator. The insulator is formed from a ceramic material and the conduit and insulator have a co-fired bond therebetween, which hermetically seals the conduit with the insulator. The insulator is elongate and has opposing ends that include flat surfaces and the ferrule includes a frame for receiving the insulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Kengo Morioka, Keiichi Fujii, Arne Knudsen, Shingo Satou, Hidekazu Otomaru, Hiroshi Makino, Andrew Thom, Markus Reiterer, Gordon Munns, Thomas Miltich, Joyce Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8366484Abstract: A device for electric connection to an energy supply conductor for medium and/or high voltage having a voltage-carrying element with an outer periphery, and a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery, the outer shell being formed by a polymer, and along at least a part of the axial extension of the element the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the outer periphery of the element, at least along a section of said part of the axial extension of the element the space is filled with a filler of an electrically insulating material other than that of the outer shell. An electric installation including the device, and a method for producing the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Alessandro Mattozzi, Patrik Roseen, Robert Espeseth, Gunn-Kristin Sonsteby, Paal Kristian Skryten, Ole Granhaug, Thor Endre, Tom-Rune Bjortuft, Dariusz Bednarowski, Lukasz Malinowski
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Patent number: 8357862Abstract: Pressurized rotary machine comprising a canned or sleeved assembly of which the electrical connections are connected to the outside of the machine by an electric supply duct, the electrical connections passing from the canned or sleeved assembly to the outside via the electric supply duct by passing in succession through first, second and third hermetically sealed bushings, none of these hermetically sealed bushings through which the electrical connections pass being exposed to a pressurized gas.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Societe de Mecanique MagnetiqueInventor: Luc Baudelocque
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Publication number: 20130008709Abstract: The grommet disclosed includes a first diameter tubular section that allows a wire harness to pass through, and a second diameter tubular section that is provided on the first diameter tubular section. The first diameter tubular section is provided with an outer tubular section that extends in the axial direction. A projecting end of the outer tubular section is connected to the second diameter tubular section. A vehicle body latch portion is provided on an outer periphery or a resin inner of the second diameter tubular section. A grommet-pushing side of the first diameter tubular section is not secured to a wire harness. A grommet-inserting side of the first diameter tubular section is secured to the wire harness. The turning portion is deformed when the grommet is inserted into a through-hole in a vehicle body panel so that the first diameter tubular section is elongated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Takashi SUZUKI
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Patent number: 8350156Abstract: An improved pipe and utility protector comprising a rectangular piece of material composition featuring a down piece having a V-shaped cross-section along a longitudinal centerline, including an angular transition, to an offset mounting flange protruding slightly outward from the crest of the curved V-shape for attaching the embodiment to framing members. The flanges allow pieces to be attached together, joining framing members horizontally, vertically and at various angles throughout structures.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Phillip H. Gowder
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Patent number: 8350163Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having improved conductivity and continuity. A snap in or push in electrical connector having a zinc body and spring steel components plated with high conductivity metal, such as tin, providing a reduced voltage drop across the attached electrical connector. In an embodiment, a connector assembly has a connector body having opposed end openings provided with an outer surface that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening. The inlet opening having placed therein cable retainer inserts. A sloping or frustro-conical, snap fit, snap in, or push in outer retaining ring with locking tangs is provided for snap locking the outlet end portion of the connector body to an electrical box or panel. Improved conductivity or continuity is obtained and a good electrical ground is formed between the electrical box and connector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Bridgeport, Fittings, Inc.Inventors: Delbert Auray, Kenneth M. Kiely, Lawrence J. Smith
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Publication number: 20120327543Abstract: Disclosed is a method for supplying current to a reactor, wherein electrode(s) of an electrical energy network (EEN), which is DC-isolated from ground potential, is/are fed through a reactor wall and connected to an electrically conductive element (ECE) so that an operating voltage is applied to the ECE and electrical current flows through it. A seal of electrically insulating material is provided between the wall and the electrode. The EEN is monitored for insulation faults. A fall below a particular insulation resistance triggers shutdown of the electrical energy supply. The switching threshold is determined by taking into account at least one of the following parameters: seal geometry, seal material, supply voltage and maximum possible electrical energy input into the seal immediately before shutdown, triggered by the maximum theoretically possible leakage current through the seal. A device and an electrode having respective seals are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: WACKER CHEMIE AGInventors: Norbert ELLINGER, Robert RING, Josef Wiesbauer
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Patent number: 8324516Abstract: A rapid mount cable entry device for routing low voltage cables through walls including an assembly of a low voltage frame, a flexible slotted insert, and a retainer ring that holds the assembly securely together. The low voltage frame includes a plate with an opening therein defining an inner periphery at the opening and mounting fasteners with attached clamp arms for securing the frame to a wall. The slotted insert includes a flexible panel with a hole therein and a plurality of open slots extending radially from the hole. The slots enable the cable entry device to accommodate passage of low voltage cables there through. The slots define flaps that close around the cables after they are inserted therein, thus closing the area around the periphery of the inserted cables. The cable entry device can be quickly secured to a wall as wall preparation time is minimal.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
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Patent number: 8314350Abstract: A cable entry device for routing low voltage cables through walls. The cable entry device includes a rigid cable frame with a frame body having two ends, an opening therein, and a flexible insert within the opening. The flexible insert includes a membrane extending across the opening of the frame body. An arm extends from each end of the frame body. The arms include oval apertures therein which cooperate with fasteners for mounting the frame body directly to a conventional electrical box or conventional low voltage frame. The membrane includes a hole therein and a plurality of open slots extending radially from the hole. The slots enable the cable entry device to accommodate passage of low voltage cables there through for the purpose of providing a portal for routing the cables through a wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
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Patent number: 8301316Abstract: A baffle is provided proximate an array of fans used to cool electronic components. The baffle may assume different orientations with respect to the array of fans.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Develpment Company, L.P.Inventors: Mun Hoong Tai, Chee Kit John Chan, Su Nee Chin, Siang Aun Yeoh
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Patent number: 8294030Abstract: A cable bus system is provided. The system may include a first cable bus support block mounted to a bus housing. The first block has a body with a front face, back face, and top face. The body of the first block defines a first cable receiving feature that extends from the front face to the back face of the body. First marking indicia is present on the front face of the first block. A second cable bus support block is adjacent the first block. The second block has a body with a front face, back face, and bottom face. The body of the second block defines a second cable receiving feature that extends from the front face to the back face of the body of the second block. Second marking indicia is present on the front face of the second block.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: MP HuskyInventor: Michael E. Pollard, Jr.
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Patent number: 8274000Abstract: An electrical fitting having a gripping device with a plurality of gripping tabs forming a helix or spiral. The electrical fitting permits electrical metallic tubing or EMT to be quickly attached to and removed from the electrical fitting without disassembling the fitting or cutting the tubing. A body with a locking end having a plurality of griping tabs receives an end of the tubing pushed into the fitting. The gripping tabs securely hold the tubing preventing loosening or removal. The helix or spiral formation of the griping tabs permits easy removal of the tubing by rotating the tubing counter-clockwise.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
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Patent number: 8263952Abstract: A high voltage insulator and radiation shield made of barium sulfate composite comprising a polymer matrix and at least about 20 percent barium sulfate therein. The device may be made by casting. By means of use of various combinations of barium sulfate, other radiologically resistant materials, polymers, and third components, the physical, radiological and electrical properties of the finished products may be tailored to achieve desired properties. In addition, the invention teaches that radiation shielding, insulators, and combined radiation shield/insulators may be fashioned from the composite. A wide range of production methods may be employed, including but not limited to liquid resin casting.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Stuart J. McCord
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Publication number: 20120217057Abstract: The invention relates to a system (11) for transmitting electric power through a wall (10), including a housing (40) intended for being rigidly connected to the wall, and two penetrator sub-units (12, 22) on either side of the housing, each including a conductive element (14, 24) and an insulating element (13, 23) rigidly connected to one another. The system is arranged such as to maintain electrical contact between the conductive elements of the penetrator sub-units while enabling the conducting elements to move axially relative to one another. The insulating elements of the two penetrator sub-units engage with the housing such that the compression forces to which each penetrator sub-unit is exposed are at least partially transmitted to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: CARRIER KHEOPS BACInventors: Henri Rousseau, Yves Cadoret