Patents by Inventor Eric Bierlein

Eric Bierlein 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).

  • Terminal block and adapter
    Patent number: 5069636
    Abstract: This invention provides a terminal block or an adaptor where the binding posts and the caps which screw on the binding posts are adapted to receive small wires without breaking or cutting the wires when the cap is installed with normal installation torque for binding posts. The binding posts and cap can also receive large gauge wires and make connection therewith through the insulation on the wire without cutting or braking the conductor in the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald L. Shimirak, Paul S. Chan, John Kay, Jim Croce, Van L. Huynh, John Swinmurn, Eric Bierlein
  • Telecommunications pedestal closure with environmental control liner
    Patent number: 4982054
    Abstract: The invention provides for a reusable telecommunications pedestal closure containing a water and oxygen impervious liner to minimize the oxygen and water degradation effects on the fine copper wires contained in a telecommunications splice between at least two telecommunications cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventors: Erwin De Bruycker, Mike Horan, Eric Bierlein, Floyd Cook