Patents by Inventor Ferran Juanes

Ferran Juanes 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: 11101597
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing configured for attachment to an electrical enclosure. A first side of the connector housing faces an inside of the electrical enclosure and a second side of the connector housing faces an outside of the electrical enclosure. The connector housing may include a connector aperture configured to receive an electrical conductor, which may extend between the first and second sides of the connector housing. The connector housing may further include a ventilation pathway separate from the connector aperture that defines a fluid communication path between the first side and the second side of the connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Montserrat Pinol Pedret, Antoni Pujol Simon, Ferran Juanes Ribas, Jose Antonio Cubero Pitel
  • Patent number: 11081820
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes an adjustable circuit board assembly including a circuit board, a header connected to the circuit board, and a matrix connector. The header may be configured for connection with the circuit board via a connection matrix and the matrix connector. A method of manufacturing a circuit board assembly may include providing a circuit board, providing a terminal header having a plurality of terminals, providing a connection matrix to at least one of the circuit board and the terminal header, providing a matrix connector, connecting the terminal header with the circuit board via the matrix connector and the connection matrix, and connecting the plurality of terminals to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Montserrat Piñol Pedret, Ferran Juanes Ribas, Primitivo Aznar, Enric Aparicio Rollan
  • Patent number: 10355390
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a connector assembly for being positioned on a vehicle is provided. The connector assembly includes first and second connector portions. The first connector portion defines a first and second channels. Each of the first and second channels are positioned on opposite sides of the first connector portion. The first connector portion includes a first contact member and a second contact member. The second connector portion includes a first shutter and a second shutter positioned on an outer surface of the second connector portion. Each of the first shutter and the second shutter are configured to receive the first contact member and the second contact member, respectively. Each of the first and second shutters pivot about an axis in response to receiving the first contact member and the second contact member, respectively, to enable the first connector portion to mate with the second connector portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Joan Ignasi Ferran Palau, Josep Maria Pares Caselles, Ferran Juanes Ribas, Joan Balana Avila
  • Publication number: 20180309222
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a connector assembly for being positioned on a vehicle is provided. The connector assembly includes first and second connector portions. The first connector portion defines a first and second channels. Each of the first and second channels are positioned on opposite sides of the first connector portion. The first connector portion includes a first contact member and a second contact member. The second connector portion includes a first shutter and a second shutter positioned on an outer surface of the second connector portion. Each of the first shutter and the second shutter are configured to receive the first contact member and the second contact member, respectively. Each of the first and second shutters pivot about an axis in response to receiving the first contact member and the second contact member, respectively, to enable the first connector portion to mate with the second connector portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Joan Ignasi FERRAN PALAU, Josep Maria PARES CASELLES, Ferran JUANES RIBAS, Joan BALANA AVILA
  • Patent number: 10044116
    Abstract: An electrical terminal block may include an electrical terminal that may include a first portion configured for connection with a connector and a second portion that may be configured for connection with a circuit board. The terminal block may include a body that may be configured to support the electrical terminal. The terminal block may include a guiding formation that may extend from the body and may be disposed at least partially around the first portion of the electrical terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Ferran Juanes Ribas, Montserrat Piñol Pedret, Enric Aparicio Rollan
  • Publication number: 20180138611
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes an adjustable circuit board assembly including a circuit board, a header connected to the circuit board, and a matrix connector. The header may be configured for connection with the circuit board via a connection matrix and the matrix connector. A method of manufacturing a circuit board assembly may include providing a circuit board, providing a terminal header having a plurality of terminals, providing a connection matrix to at least one of the circuit board and the terminal header, providing a matrix connector, connecting the terminal header with the circuit board via the matrix connector and the connection matrix, and connecting the plurality of terminals to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Montserrat Piñol Pedret, Ferran Juanes Ribas, Primitivo Aznar, Enric Aparicio Rollan
  • Patent number: 9905947
    Abstract: In examples of the present disclosure, a vented electrical terminal block may include a body that may be configured to support a plurality of electrical terminals In examples, the body may include a plurality of side walls that may extend from the body. The body may include a plurality of apertures extending through the body. A cavity may be defined by an underside of the body. The cavity may receive a cavity fluid. In examples, at least one side wall may include an opening for receiving a sealing fluid, and apertures may be configured to vent said cavity fluid from the cavity when sealing fluid is introduced into the cavity via the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Ferran Juanes Ribas, Montserrat Piñol Pedret, Enric Aparicio Rollan
  • Publication number: 20170279208
    Abstract: An electrical unit includes a housing member, a circuit board, a header connected to the housing member, and a plurality of electrical terminals disposed in the header and connected to the circuit board. The header may be connected to the housing member such that movement of the header is restricted and forces applied to the circuit board via the housing member are limited. The header may include a retainer configured to retain the header relative to the housing member. The housing member may include a latch configured to engage the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ferran Juanes Ribas, Montserrat Pinol Pedret, Enric Aparicio Rollan, Joan Ignasi Ferran Palau, Jose Antonio Cubero Pitel
  • Publication number: 20170117642
    Abstract: An electrical terminal block may include an electrical terminal that may include a first portion configured for connection with a connector and a second portion that may be configured for connection with a circuit board. The terminal block may include a body that may be configured to support the electrical terminal. The terminal block may include a guiding formation that may extend from the body and may be disposed at least partially around the first portion of the electrical terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ferran Juanes Ribas, Montserrat Piñol Pedret, Enric Aparicio Rollan
  • Publication number: 20170117648
    Abstract: In examples of the present disclosure, a vented electrical terminal block may include a body that may be configured to support a plurality of electrical terminals In examples, the body may include a plurality of side walls that may extend from the body. The body may include a plurality of apertures extending through the body. A cavity may be defined by an underside of the body. The cavity may receive a cavity fluid. In examples, at least one side wall may include an opening for receiving a sealing fluid, and apertures may be configured to vent said cavity fluid from the cavity when sealing fluid is introduced into the cavity via the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ferran Juanes Ribas, Montserrat Piñol Pedret, Enric Aparicio Rollan
  • Patent number: 6833503
    Abstract: An improved distribution box fixing device located on the distribution boxes intended to house a vehicle's electric and electronic distribution system, and being temporarily fixed to a support, so that said device has a U-shaped pin on the front part of the box, joined to it by one of its ends and the other end being free and fitted into a hole on the support made for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Automotive (EEDS) Spain, S.L.
    Inventors: Ramon Pinana Lopez, Ferran Juanes
  • Publication number: 20040069520
    Abstract: An improved distribution box fixing device located on the distribution boxes intended to house a vehicle's electric and electronic distribution system, and being temporarily fixed to a support, so that said device has a U-shaped pin on the front part of the box, joined to it by one of its ends and the other end being free and fitted into a hole on the support made for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Ramon Pinana Lopez, Ferran Juanes