Patents by Inventor Cecilia Hernandez
Cecilia Hernandez 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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Publication number: 20230331032Abstract: An attachment assembly for securing party decorations to support structures. The attachment assembly includes a clamp device to attach the attachment assembly to a support structure and one or more fastening mechanisms configured with the clamp device to secure party decorations. A first fastening mechanism includes a through-hole passing through the clamp device and a second fastening mechanism includes a rotatable clamp member biased against an outer surface of the clamp device. Party decorations, such as balloon tie strings, garland, streamers, ribbons, etc., are secured to the clamp device using the fastening mechanisms and the clamp device is securable to a support structure such as a railing, fence, table, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Tony Argueta, Cecilia Hernandez-Argueta
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Publication number: 20190323271Abstract: A latch assembly is disclosed herein. The latch assembly having: a latch mechanism; an actuator assembly, the actuator assembly, comprising a housing, a cover configured to be secured to the housing, and a plurality of barriers located within peripheral edges of the housing, wherein the plurality of barriers extended upwardly from a bottom surface of the housing and terminate at an edge portion wherein the housing cover is configured to contact the edge portion of the plurality of barriers when the cover is secured to the housing and wherein the plurality of barriers are configured to mitigate dust intrusion towards components of the actuator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Cecilia Hernandez, Roberto Hernandez
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Patent number: 10344506Abstract: A latch assembly is disclosed herein. The latch assembly having: a latch mechanism; an actuator assembly, the actuator assembly, comprising a housing, a cover configured to be secured to the housing, and a plurality of barriers located within peripheral edges of the housing, wherein the plurality of barriers extended upwardly from a bottom surface of the housing and terminate at an edge portion wherein the housing cover is configured to contact the edge portion of the plurality of barriers when the cover is secured to the housing and wherein the plurality of barriers are configured to mitigate dust intrusion towards components of the actuator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Cecilia Hernandez, Roberto Hernandez
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Publication number: 20150042104Abstract: A latch assembly is disclosed herein. The latch assembly having: a latch mechanism; an actuator assembly, the actuator assembly, comprising a housing, a cover configured to be secured to the housing, and a plurality of barriers located within peripheral edges of the housing, wherein the plurality of barriers extended upwardly from a bottom surface of the housing and terminate at an edge portion wherein the housing cover is configured to contact the edge portion of the plurality of barriers when the cover is secured to the housing and wherein the plurality of barriers are configured to mitigate dust intrusion towards components of the actuator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Cecilia Hernandez, Roberto Hernandez
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Patent number: 7800379Abstract: A sensing apparatus for determining a property of a fuel such as a gasoline and ethanol blend known as flex fuel includes an acetal plastic tube with an inlet, an outlet and a fuel passage in between. One property of the fuel is a dielectric constant. A pair of sensing plates are placed on opposite sides of the tube leaving the fuel passage unobstructed. A processing circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) is located near to and is connected with the sensing plates. The circuit applies an excitation signal, senses a capacitance, and generates an output signal indicative of a property of the fuel. The sensed capacitance will increase with increasing concentration of ethanol in the fuel flowing through the passage. A shield for reducing EMI surrounds and encloses the sensing plates and the PCB. An interface connector allows the sensing apparatus to output the capacitance indicative signal to an engine controller or the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Norberto Hernandez, Jesus Carmona, Esau Aguinaga, Manuel S. Sanchez, Cecilia Hernandez, Daniel J. Moreno, Mark Shost
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Publication number: 20090153154Abstract: A sensing apparatus for determining a property of a fuel such as a gasoline and ethanol blend known as flex fuel includes an acetal plastic tube with an inlet, an outlet and a fuel passage in between. One property of the fuel is a dielectric constant. A pair of sensing plates are placed on opposite sides of the tube leaving the fuel passage unobstructed. A processing circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) is located near to and is connected with the sensing plates. The circuit applies an excitation signal, senses a capacitance, and generates an output signal indicative of a property of the fuel. The sensed capacitance will increase with increasing concentration of ethanol in the fuel flowing through the passage. A shield for reducing EMI surrounds and encloses the sensing plates and the PCB. An interface connector allows the sensing apparatus to output the capacitance indicative signal to an engine controller or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Norberto Hernandez, Jesus Carmona, Esau Aguinaga, Manuel S. Sanchez, Cecilia Hernandez, Daniel J. Moreno, Mark Shost
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Publication number: 20090079445Abstract: A fuel sensor includes a cylindrical, one-piece plastic body that has an inlet, an outlet and a fuel passage in between. The body further includes three sensing, thin-walled plate holders that extend from the cylindrical body into and across the fuel passage. Three parallel sensing plates are disposed in the holders for use in forming a pair of parallel plate devices. The thin-walled plate holders surrounding the plates provide isolation of the plates from contact with the fuel. The body also includes a cavity to house a printed circuit board (PCB), which includes signal processing circuitry. The PCB is also isolated from exposure to the fuel. The sensing plates have leads that extend into the cavity for connection to the PCB. An interface connector for connection to an engine controller is also provided. The sensor achieves isolation from exposure to fuel without the use of any coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Yingjie Lin, Cecilia Hernandez, Daniel J. Moreno
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Patent number: 6889434Abstract: A method for assembling an electrical bobbin requires a spool of wire extending between first and second leads, a housing having first and second opening, and first and second terminal posts, each having a predetermined width. The method includes the step of placing the spool of wire into the housing. The first lead is then extended through the first opening. Like the first lead, the second lead is then extended through the second opening. The first terminal post is extended into the first opening and the second terminal post is extended into the second opening. The first lead is wrapped around the first terminal post to create a first wire wrap. The second lead is wrapped around the second terminal post to create a second wire wrap. The first wire wrap is soldered to the first terminal post. The second wire wrap is soldered to the second terminal post.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Cecilia Hernandez, Miguel Antonio Maldonado
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Publication number: 20040163249Abstract: A method for assembling an electrical bobbin requires a spool of wire extending between first and second leads, a housing having first and second opening, and first and second terminal posts, each having a predetermined width. The method includes the step of placing the spool of wire into the housing. The first lead is then extended through the first opening. Like the first lead, the second lead is then extended through the second opening. The first terminal post is extended into the first opening and the second terminal post is extended into the second opening. The first lead is wrapped around the first terminal post to create a first wire wrap. The second lead is wrapped around the second terminal post to create a second wire wrap. The first wire wrap is soldered to the first terminal post. The second wire wrap is soldered to the second terminal post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Cecilia Hernandez, Miguel Antonio Maldonado
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Patent number: 6563304Abstract: In an electronic sensor having a spool with a bore therein for receiving a pole and a magnet adjacent to the pole and a magnet wire wound around the spool forming a coil and the ends of the magnet wire are each coiled around respective electrically conductive legs of a terminal for electrical output from the coil to an external circuit, the legs of the terminal are provided with bumps or protuberances stamped thereon. The bumps have a height greater than the thickness of the magnet wire to protect the magnet wire during installation of a housing covering.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Roland Palfenier, Cecilia Hernandez, Stephen G Paddock
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Patent number: 6546780Abstract: A sensor assembly for sensing the angular position of a rotatable body such as a motor vehicle steering column. The sensor assembly includes a ring gear which is zero calibrated upon assembly of the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly further includes a ring member which functions to lock the ring gear to the sensor housing to maintain the zero calibration between the time of calibration and the subsequent mounting of the sensor assembly on the steering column and further functions to release the ring member for free rotation with the steering column in response to mounting of the sensor assembly on the steering column.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Roland Palfenier, Cecilia Hernandez
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Patent number: 6424144Abstract: A vehicle variable reluctance sensor includes a hollow generally cylindrical sensor housing with an open proximal end. Within the interior of the sensor housing is a coil wound around a “T”-shaped spool. The coil is connected to two electrical terminals by two electrical leads. A channel is formed in the spool between the coil and the electrical leads and the electrical leads are disposed within the channel. The channel is flanked on each side by a lip that extends outwardly from the spool. If the electrical leads become slack under extreme temperatures, the configuration of the channel, in conjunction with the lips, prevents the electrical leads from coming out of the channel and unwinding the coil. As such, it is not necessary to tape the coil or otherwise immerse the coil in varnish to prevent the coil from unwinding.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Roland Palfenier, Cecilia Hernandez
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Patent number: 6405593Abstract: A self-retaining transmission sensor includes a sensor housing having a retaining ring extending radially from the sensor housing. When the self-retaining transmission sensor is inserted in a bore in a transmission housing having a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the retaining ring, the outer edge of the retaining ring engages the inner wall of the bore and holds the self-retaining transmission sensor firmly in place. Thus, the need for a mounting bracket, a mounting bolt, or a similar device is eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Roland Palfenier, Stephen G Paddock, Cecilia Hernandez
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Patent number: 6359430Abstract: A vehicle speed sensor includes a hollow generally cylindrical sensor housing with an open proximal end. Within the interior of the sensor housing is a sensing structure having a base and a coil. A shunt resistor and two terminals are insert molded into the base of the sensing structure, with the resistor disposed between the terminals. Two electrical leads, that are electrically connected to the coil, are wrapped around each end of the shunt resistor and the immediately adjacent terminal. The electrical lead not only electrically connects the terminals to the coil, but it also electrically connects the shunt resistor to the terminals.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Roland Palfenier, Cecilia Hernandez
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Patent number: 6205858Abstract: A speed sensor (10) includes a sensor housing (12) mounted to the wall of a transmission, and a pole piece (34) extends out of the sensor housing (12) into the transmission fluid. The pole piece (34) is held by a plastic spool (26) within the sensor housing (12), and an electric coil (28) surrounds the spool (26) and is magnetically coupled to the pole piece (34). The spool (26) is formed with a rib ring (41) that extends away from the pole piece (34) and that terminates in an outer periphery that is closely spaced from the inside wall of the sensor housing (12). To block metal particles in the fluid from entering between the spool (26) and sensor housing (12) that would otherwise damage the coil (28), two ribs (60) are formed on the outer periphery of the spool (26), and an interference fit is established between the ribs (60) and the sensor housing (12) such that the ribs (60) are deformed and the contaminants thereby blocked.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Roland Palfenier, Cecilia Hernandez