Patents by Inventor Anthony Butcher

Anthony Butcher 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).

  • Patent number: 11296449
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes first and second electrical connectors that are identical in structure. The first electrical connector includes a first housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, a second housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, and a wire terminal assembly including an electrical terminal that is supported by the terminal recesses provided in the first and second housing components of the first electrical connector. The second electrical connector also includes a first housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, a second housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, and a wire terminal assembly including an electrical terminal that is supported by the terminal recesses provided in the first and second housing components of the second electrical connector. The electrical terminal of the first electrical connector and the electrical terminal of the second electrical connector engage one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David Menzies, Anthony Butcher, Bhupinder Rangi
  • Patent number: 11205874
    Abstract: A connector pair, which is selectively separable, includes a first connector configured to secure first terminals of a first connector wire therein and a second connector, identical to the first connector, configured to secure second terminals of a second connector wire therein. Each of the first and second connectors includes a lower housing including a wire retention channel that receives the respective first or second connector wire therein, terminal retention channels that receive the respective first or second terminals therein, and a latch connector. An upper housing includes securement members that lock to the respective lower housing to retain the respective first or second connector wires and the respective first or second terminals therein. A latch is configured to mate with the latch connector of the opposed connector to retain the first and second connectors together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David Menzies, Anthony Butcher, Bhupinder Rangi
  • Publication number: 20210344133
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes first and second electrical connectors that are identical in structure. The first electrical connector includes a first housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, a second housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, and a wire terminal assembly including an electrical terminal that is supported by the terminal recesses provided in the first and second housing components of the first electrical connector. The second electrical connector also includes a first housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, a second housing component having a terminal recess provided therein, and a wire terminal assembly including an electrical terminal that is supported by the terminal recesses provided in the first and second housing components of the second electrical connector. The electrical terminal of the first electrical connector and the electrical terminal of the second electrical connector engage one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David Menzies, Anthony Butcher, Bhupinder Rangi
  • Publication number: 20210184399
    Abstract: A connector pair, which is selectively separable, including a first connector configured to secure first terminals of a first connector wire therein; a second connector, identical to the first connector, and configured to secure second terminals of a second connector wire therein. Each of the first and second connectors include a lower housing including a wire retention channel that receives the respective first or second connector wire therein, terminal retention channels that receive the respective first or second terminals therein, and a latch connector; and an upper housing including securement members that lock to the respective lower housing to retain the respective first or second connector wires and the respective first or second terminals therein, and a latch configured to mate with the latch connector of the opposed connector to retain the first and second connectors together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Menzies, Anthony Butcher, Bhupinder Rangi
  • Patent number: 10826220
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing having an interior space and a retaining finger extending into the interior space. An electrical terminal and a terminal position assurance are each disposed within the interior space of the housing. The terminal position assurance is movable relative to the housing between (1) a pre-lock position, wherein the retaining finger prevents the electrical terminal from being withdrawn from the interior space of the housing, and the terminal position assurance does not prevent the retaining finger from moving relative to the housing; (2) a service position, wherein the retaining finger does not prevent the electrical terminal from being withdrawn from the interior space of the housing; and (3) a lock position, wherein the retaining finger prevents the electrical terminal from being withdrawn from the interior space of the housing, and the terminal position assurance prevents the retaining finger from moving relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Butcher, David Menzies, Bhupinder Rangi, Yefim Grinshpun
  • Patent number: 10784621
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing having a first end and an opposed second end, a pair of release stops extending generally radially outward and adjacent to the first end, and a pair of deflection buttons extending longitudinally cantilevered from a pivot base having a lateral axis and having free ends extending toward the first end and located adjacent to and radially outward from respective ones of the release stops when in an unflexed state. The electrical connector also includes a latch arm extending longitudinally cantilevered from the pivot base toward the second end, with a free end of the latch arm including a latch lock configured to selectively engage a barb on a mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Reinhard Pusch, Yefim Grinshpun, David Menzies, Anthony Butcher, Bhupinder Rangi
  • Patent number: 10559933
    Abstract: A manual disconnect for an electric circuit includes a base with primary terminals and an interlock connector. A plug assembly has fuse terminals and an interlock resistor assembly. The plug assembly is adapted to be moved relative to the base between a disconnected position, a primary circuit engaged position, and an interlock position. The plug assembly is moved linearly and rotationally relative to the base when moving between these positions. The manual disconnect also includes a connector position assurance assembly. The connector position assurance assembly includes a connector position assurance button that is movable relative to the plug assembly. The connector position assurance button can be moved between a pre-lock position and an assurance position. When located in the assurance position, the connector position assurance assembly prevents the plug assembly from rotating relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David Menzies, Reinhard Pusch, Anthony Butcher
  • Patent number: 10283892
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing with a terminal cavity. The connector housing includes a non-conducting bridge. The non-conducting bridge is located in the terminal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bhupinder Rangi, Yefim Grinshpun, Anthony Butcher, David Menzies
  • Publication number: 20180331455
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing with a terminal cavity. The connector housing includes a non-conducting bridge. The non-conducting bridge is located in the terminal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bhupinder Rangi, Yefim Grinshpun, Anthony Butcher, David Menzies
  • Patent number: 9397459
    Abstract: A manual disconnect includes a housing and a base attached to the housing by a fastener. The base includes primary terminals. The manual disconnect also includes a plug assembly that includes fuse terminals and a bolt cover. The plug assembly is movable relative to the base between a disconnected position wherein the fuse terminals are not engaged with respective primary terminals, and a primary circuit engaged position, wherein the fuse terminals are engaged with respective primary terminals. When the plug assembly is in the primary circuit engaged position the bolt cover is positioned to prevent the fastener from being removed from the housing. A handle or cover part of the plug assembly is then rotated to a locked position with respect to the base. Then, the plug assembly can be moved further in the insertion direction to close an interlock circuit, allowing current to flow in the primary circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Butcher, David Menzies, Reinhard Pusch
  • Publication number: 20160049761
    Abstract: A manual disconnect includes a housing and a base attached to the housing by a fastener. The base includes primary terminals. The manual disconnect also includes a plug assembly that includes fuse terminals and a bolt cover. The plug assembly is movable relative to the base between a disconnected position wherein the fuse terminals are not engaged with respective primary terminals, and a primary circuit engaged position wherein the fuse terminals are engaged with respective primary terminals. When the plug assembly is in the primary circuit engaged position the bolt cover is positioned to prevent the fastener from being removed from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony Butcher, David Menzies, Reinhard Pusch
  • Patent number: 9231359
    Abstract: A manual disconnect for an electric circuit includes a base with primary terminals and an interlock connector. A plug assembly includes fuse terminals and an interlock resistor assembly. The plug assembly is movable relative to the base between a disconnected position, wherein the fuse terminals are not engaged with respective primary terminals, and a primary circuit engaged position, wherein the fuse terminals are engaged with respective primary terminals. The plug assembly is also movable to an interlock position, wherein the interlock connector is engaged with the interlock resistor assembly. The plug assembly is moved in an insertion to move the plug assembly from the disconnected position to the primary circuit engaged position, and is rotated about an axis to move from the primary circuit engaged position to the interlock position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Butcher, David Menzies, Reinhard Pusch
  • Patent number: 7044813
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having a plurality of terminal-receiving passages. An end cap is coupled to a rear end of the housing and includes a plurality of through passages aligned with the terminal-receiving passages in the housing. A plurality of conductive terminals are insertable into the terminal-receiving passages in the housing from the rear termination end thereof through the through passages in the end cap. Each terminal includes a rear terminating end comprising a crimp section for crimping onto an electrical wire. The cross-sectional configuration of the crimp section relative to the cross-sectional configuration of the respective through passage in the end cap prevents the terminal from rotating as the crimp section passes through the through passage in the end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: James Frank Amara, Anthony Butcher, Blake Synnestvedt
  • Publication number: 20050164568
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having a plurality of terminal-receiving passages. An end cap is coupled to a rear end of the housing and includes a plurality of through passages aligned with the terminal-receiving passages in the housing. A plurality of conductive terminals are insertable into the terminal-receiving passages in the housing from the rear termination end thereof through the through passages in the end cap. Each terminal includes a rear terminating end comprising a crimp section for crimping onto an electrical wire. The cross-sectional configuration of the crimp section and the cross-sectional configuration of the through passages in the end cap are such that the terminals are prevented from rotating as the crimp section passes through the through passages in the end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: James Amara, Anthony Butcher, Blake Synnestvedt
  • Patent number: 4078705
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a small hand-held pressurized dispenser, such as an aerosol can, comprising the known form of valve mounting cup provided with a boss having a top wall and a peripheral side wall, a valve housing located at least partially in the boss and carrying a spring-loaded valve member, and a gasket of a flexible, resilient material trapped between and forming a seal between a rim on the housing and the top wall. The assembly is distinguished by the feature of an annular step in the boss facing away from the top wall and a flange on the valve housing which engages against the step to define the distance between the rim and the top wall and thereby limit the sealing pressure applied to the gasket. The flange may be integral with the rim in which interruptions in the step form gassing paths for filling the dispenser, or alternatively the flange and rim are separate in which case discontinuities such as notches and perforations in the rim and flange form a gassing path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1978
    Assignee: Aerosol Inventions & Development, S.A. Aidsa
    Inventor: Roger Anthony Butcher
  • Patent number: 4018365
    Abstract: An actuator assembly for the pumps or valves of small hand-held dispensers, especially aerosol containers, which are actuated by depression of an actuator member such as a button, includes a stationary component adapted to be mounted on a pressurized dispenser and a collar in screw-threaded engagement with the stationary component and surrounding an actuator member, which collar when tightened down on its screw prevents depression of the actuator member but when turned to slacken it back allows such movement. Preferably the collar moves downwards to tighten it and this movement may be translated into upward movement in opposition to depression of the actuator member by an arrangement of rocking levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: Aerosol Inventions & Development S.A. AIDSA
    Inventor: Roger Anthony Butcher
  • Patent number: D244431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Aerosol Inventions & Development S.A. A.I.D.S.A.
    Inventor: Roger Anthony Butcher
  • Patent number: D244513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: Aerosol Inventions and Development S.A. A.I.D.S.A.
    Inventor: Roger Anthony Butcher
  • Patent number: D520682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventor: Dean Anthony Butcher