Patents by Inventor Francesco Nania
Francesco Nania 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: 20230245839Abstract: A fusible disconnect switch includes a switch housing, and a first fuse contact member and a second fuse contact member coupled to the switch housing, each of the first fuse contact member and the second fuse contact member configured to engage and complete an electrical connection through an overcurrent protection fuse. The fusible disconnect switch further includes a switch contact including a parallel contact configuration. An interlock is operatively coupled to the first fuse contact member and a switch that operates the switch contact, the interlock configured to inhibit movement of the switch from the OFF position to the ON position when the first fuse contact member is unsecured to the switch housing, and inhibit movement of the first fuse contact member relative to the switch housing when the switch is in the ON position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: MERSEN USA EP Corp.Inventors: Roy Ball, Brian A. Betts, Francesco A. Nania, Mathew Knapp, Tyler Larson
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Patent number: 10522944Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a first housing defining a cavity therein, a first printed circuit board disposed in the cavity of the first housing, a contact coupled with the first printed circuit board, a disposable second housing defining a cavity therein, and a second printed circuit board disposed in the cavity of the second housing, the second printed circuit board having a contact pad positioned on a surface of the second printed circuit board, the contact pad of the second printed circuit board configured to engage with the contact when the first housing and the second housing are mated together.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Smiths Interconnect Americas, Inc.Inventors: Arkady Shinder-Lerner, Francesco A. Nania
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Publication number: 20180366875Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a first housing defining a cavity therein, a first printed circuit board disposed in the cavity of the first housing, a contact coupled with the first printed circuit board, a disposable second housing defining a cavity therein, and a second printed circuit board disposed in the cavity of the second housing, the second printed circuit board having a contact pad positioned on a surface of the second printed circuit board, the contact pad of the second printed circuit board configured to engage with the contact when the first housing and the second housing are mated together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Arkady Shinder-Lerner, Francesco A. Nania
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Patent number: 9484650Abstract: A self-adjusting mated pair connector having a conductive flexible wire and a retaining ring to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the receptacle assembly to a receptacle PCB. A plug assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the plug assembly to a plug PCB. During mating of the receptacle assembly and the plug assembly, the flexible wire and retaining ring allow for floating or movement of a portion of the receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly without stressing or damaging the rigid electrical connections with the receptacle PCB and the plug PCB or the connector interfaces. Electrical conductivity can be maintained without needing to angle the entire receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly during misalignment in the mating process. Impedance matching and low inductance of the mated pair connector may allow for desired electrical performance.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Arkady Shinder-Lerner, Eric R. Stauble, David E. Salomon, Francesco Nania
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Patent number: 9373909Abstract: A connector includes a receptacle having a body defining apertures and having a mating face and socket contacts each defining an opening aligned with an aperture. The connector also includes a plug having an outer casing defining a cavity and having a mating end and contacts positioned within the cavity and coupled to the outer casing, each having a pin tip. The plug also includes a pin protection plate slidably coupled to the outer casing, enclosing at least a portion of each contact within the cavity, and defining pin guides each aligned with one of the contacts. When the mating end is aligned with the mating face and force is applied to the outer casing towards the body, the pin protection plate slides into the cavity and the pin tip of the contacts extends beyond the pin protection plate into a socket contact via one of the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignees: Hypertronics Corporation, Interconnect Devices, Inc.Inventors: David E. Salomon, Francesco A. Nania, Timothy E. Marshall, Donald A. Marx
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Publication number: 20150372414Abstract: A connector includes a receptacle having a body defining apertures and having a mating face and socket contacts each defining an opening aligned with an aperture. The connector also includes a plug having an outer casing defining a cavity and having a mating end and contacts positioned within the cavity and coupled to the outer casing, each having a pin tip. The plug also includes a pin protection plate slidably coupled to the outer casing, enclosing at least a portion of each contact within the cavity, and defining pin guides each aligned with one of the contacts. When the mating end is aligned with the mating face and force is applied to the outer casing towards the body, the pin protection plate slides into the cavity and the pin tip of the contacts extends beyond the pin protection plate into a socket contact via one of the apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: David E. Salomon, Francesco A. Nania, Timothy E. Marshall, Donald A. Marx
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Publication number: 20150180150Abstract: A self-adjusting mated pair connector having a conductive flexible wire and a retaining ring to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the receptacle assembly to a receptacle PCB. A plug assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the plug assembly to a plug PCB. During mating of the receptacle assembly and the plug assembly, the flexible wire and retaining ring allow for floating or movement of a portion of the receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly without stressing or damaging the rigid electrical connections with the receptacle PCB and the plug PCB or the connector interfaces. Electrical conductivity can be maintained without needing to angle the entire receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly during misalignment in the mating process. Impedance matching and low inductance of the mated pair connector may allow for desired electrical performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Arkady Shinder-Lerner, Eric R. Stauble, David E. Salomon, Francesco Nania
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Patent number: 8956169Abstract: A self-adjusting mated pair connector having a conductive flexible wire and a retaining ring to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the receptacle assembly to a receptacle PCB. A plug assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the plug assembly to a plug PCB. During mating of the receptacle assembly and the plug assembly, the flexible wire and retaining ring allow for floating or movement of a portion of the receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly without stressing or damaging the rigid electrical connections with the receptacle PCB and the plug PCB or the connector interfaces. Electrical conductivity can be maintained without needing to angle the entire receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly during misalignment in the mating process. Impedance matching and low inductance of the mated pair connector may allow for desired electrical performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Arkady Shinder-Lerner, Eric R. Stauble, David E. Salomon, Francesco Nania
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Patent number: 8727795Abstract: A high density mated pair connector having a printed circuit board (“PCB”) and a contact module to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly accepts receptacle cables and electrically connects the receptacle cables to a receptacle PCB coupled with a receptacle body. A plug assembly accepts plug cables and electrically connects the plug cables to a plug PCB coupled with a plug body. A contact module is coupled with the plug body and has a plurality of contacts. A first end of the plurality of contacts electrically connects with the plug PCB. A second end of the plurality of contacts is configured to electrically connect with the receptacle PCB. Upon mating, the plurality of contacts of the contact module couple to the receptacle PCB, thus electrically connecting the receptacle cables with the plug cables.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Igor Feyder, Francesco A. Nania
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Publication number: 20140073160Abstract: A self-adjusting mated pair connector having a conductive flexible wire and a retaining ring to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the receptacle assembly to a receptacle PCB. A plug assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the plug assembly to a plug PCB. During mating of the receptacle assembly and the plug assembly, the flexible wire and retaining ring allow for floating or movement of a portion of the receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly without stressing or damaging the rigid electrical connections with the receptacle PCB and the plug PCB or the connector interfaces. Electrical conductivity can be maintained without needing to angle the entire receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly during misalignment in the mating process. Impedance matching and low inductance of the mated pair connector may allow for desired electrical performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Arkady Shinder-Lerner, Eric R. Stauble, David E. Salomon, Francesco Nania
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Publication number: 20120264335Abstract: A high density mated pair connector having a printed circuit board (“PCB”) and a contact module to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly accepts receptacle cables and electrically connects the receptacle cables to a receptacle PCB coupled with a receptacle body. A plug assembly accepts plug cables and electrically connects the plug cables to a plug PCB coupled with a plug body. A contact module is coupled with the plug body and has a plurality of contacts. A first end of the plurality of contacts electrically connects with the plug PCB. A second end of the plurality of contacts is configured to electrically connect with the receptacle PCB. Upon mating, the plurality of contacts of the contact module couple to the receptacle PCB, thus electrically connecting the receptacle cables with the plug cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: IGOR FEYDER, Francesco A. Nania
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Patent number: 7938670Abstract: A connector for electrical or optical conduits that provides a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. A separate relative keying means is included that is separate from the case keying or locating mechanism. The connector also utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, to retain the insulator within the receptacle case.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H. Kannally, Jr., Vadim L. Radunsky
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Publication number: 20100144183Abstract: A connector for electrical or optical conduits that provides a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. A separate relative keying means is included that is separate from the case keying or locating mechanism. The connector also utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, to retain the insulator within the receptacle case.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H. Kannally, JR., Vadim L. Radunsky
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Patent number: 7661995Abstract: A connector for electrical or optical conduits that provides a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. A separate relative keying means is included that is separate from the case keying or locating mechanism. The connector also utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, to retain the insulator within the receptacle case.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H. Kannally, Jr., Vadim L. Radunsky
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Publication number: 20080166906Abstract: A connector for electrical or optical conduits that provides a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. A separate relative keying means is included that is separate from the case keying or locating mechanism. The connector also utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, to retain the insulator within the receptacle case.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H. Kannally, Vadim L. Radunsky
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Patent number: D596127Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H Kannally, Jr., Vadim L. Radunsky
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Patent number: D615932Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H. Kannally, Jr., Vadim L. Radunsky
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Patent number: D616825Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Francesco A. Nania, Christopher Coughlan, Arnold S. Feinberg, Thomas H. Kannally, Jr., Vadim L. Radunsky
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Patent number: D743340Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Timothy E. Marshall, David E. Salomon, Donald A. Marx, Francesco A. Nania
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Patent number: D744422Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Hypertronics CorporationInventors: Mark D. Landry, Douglas McCormack, David E. Salomon, Francesco A. Nania, Christopher D. Coughlan