Patents by Inventor Gary M. Bold
Gary M. Bold 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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Patent number: 11355300Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of active/passive automotive fuse module in accordance with the present disclosure may include an electrically insulating base, a fuse plate including a bus bar portion disposed on a top surface of the base above a projectile cavity formed in the base, the fuse plate further including a fusible portion electrically connected to the bus bar portion and adapted to open when an amount of current flowing through the fuse plate exceeds a current rating of the active/passive automotive fuse module, the active/passive automotive fuse module further including a pyrotechnic interrupter (PI) disposed atop the base and including a projectile positioned above the bus bar portion, the PI configured to drive the projectile through the bus bar portion upon actuation of the PI.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio C. Urrea, Gary M. Bold, Juergen Scheele
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Patent number: 11189450Abstract: A fuse module including a mounting block formed of an electrically insulating material, the mounting block including a base portion and a wall portion disposed in a perpendicular relationship, the fuse module further including a fuse plate including an electrically conductive bus bar disposed on a bottom of the base portion, a fusible element electrically connected to the bus bar and disposed adjacent a front of the wall portion, and a fuse terminal electrically connected to the fusible element and disposed on a top of the base portion, the fuse module further including an electrically conductive terminal post extending from the top of the base portion and through the fuse terminal for facilitating connection to an electrical component.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold, Hector Perez, Matthew David Yukanin
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Publication number: 20210257176Abstract: A fuse module including a mounting block formed of an electrically insulating material, the mounting block including a base portion and a wall portion disposed in a perpendicular relationship, the fuse module further including a fuse plate including an electrically conductive bus bar disposed on a bottom of the base portion, a fusible element electrically connected to the bus bar and disposed adjacent a front of the wall portion, and a fuse terminal electrically connected to the fusible element and disposed on a top of the base portion, the fuse module further including an electrically conductive terminal post extending from the top of the base portion and through the fuse terminal for facilitating connection to an electrical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold, Hector Perez, Matthew David Yukanin
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Patent number: 11081308Abstract: A vertical surface mount device pass-through fuse including an electrically insulating fuse body, a fusible element disposed on a first side of the fuse body and extending between first and second terminals, an electrically insulating cap having a domed portion and a flanged portion extending from the domed portion, the domed portion disposed over the fusible element, and the flanged portion affixed to the fuse body, and a conductive lead frame having a bow portion and an elongate shank portion extending from the bow portion, wherein the bow portion is disposed on the cap and is connected to the first terminal, and wherein the shank portion extends away from the fuse body.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio C. Urrea, Gary M. Bold, Matthew David Yurkanin
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Publication number: 20210043408Abstract: A vertical surface mount device pass-through fuse including an electrically insulating fuse body, a fusible element disposed on a first side of the fuse body and extending between first and second terminals, an electrically insulating cap having a domed portion and a flanged portion extending from the domed portion, the domed portion disposed over the fusible element, and the flanged portion affixed to the fuse body, and a conductive lead frame having a bow portion and an elongate shank portion extending from the bow portion, wherein the bow portion is disposed on the cap and is connected to the first terminal, and wherein the shank portion extends away from the fuse body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio C. Urrea, Gary M. Bold, Matthew David Yurkanin
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Publication number: 20200357594Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of active/passive automotive fuse module in accordance with the present disclosure may include an electrically insulating base, a fuse plate including a bus bar portion disposed on a top surface of the base above a projectile cavity formed in the base, the fuse plate further including a fusible portion electrically connected to the bus bar portion and adapted to open when an amount of current flowing through the fuse plate exceeds a current rating of the active/passive automotive fuse module, the active/passive automotive fuse module further including a pyrotechnic interrupter (PI) disposed atop the base and including a projectile positioned above the bus bar portion, the PI configured to drive the projectile through the bus bar portion upon actuation of the PI.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio C. Urrea, Gary M. Bold, Juergen Scheele
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Patent number: 10446988Abstract: A circuit protection assembly includes a mounting block, a unitary fuse assembly, a post assembly and a plug connector. The unitary fuse assembly is disposed the mounting block and includes a plurality of fuses each of which is defined by a portion of a bus plate disposed on the lower surface of the mounting block to form a first terminal of the fuse, a second terminal disposed at least partially on the upper surface of the mounting block and a fuse element connecting the first terminal and the second terminal. The post assembly is disposed at least partially within the mounting block and a post extending from the block. The plug connector extends from a portion of the first terminal of at least one of the plurality of fuses.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Publication number: 20190199041Abstract: A circuit protection assembly includes a mounting block, a unitary fuse assembly, a post assembly and a plug connector. The unitary fuse assembly is disposed the mounting block and includes a plurality of fuses each of which is defined by a portion of a bus plate disposed on the lower surface of the mounting block to form a first terminal of the fuse, a second terminal disposed at least partially on the upper surface of the mounting block and a fuse element connecting the first terminal and the second terminal. The post assembly is disposed at least partially within the mounting block and a post extending from the block. The plug connector extends from a portion of the first terminal of at least one of the plurality of fuses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Patent number: 10283916Abstract: A circuit protection assembly includes a mounting block, a unitary fuse assembly, a post assembly and a plug connector. The unitary fuse assembly is disposed the mounting block and includes a plurality of fuses each of which is defined by a portion of a bus plate disposed on the lower surface of the mounting block to form a first terminal of the fuse, a second terminal disposed at least partially on the upper surface of the mounting block and a fuse element connecting the first terminal and the second terminal. The post assembly is disposed at least partially within the mounting block and a post extending from the block. The plug connector extends from a portion of the first terminal of at least one of the plurality of fuses.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Patent number: 8976000Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Patent number: 8669840Abstract: A circuit protection assembly employs a post arrangement that is easier to manufacture and has a built-in insulating fuse configuration. The circuit protection assembly is disposed between a source of power and a circuit to be protected. The circuit protection assembly includes comprises a mounting block having a bore extending therethrough and a recess cavity on a first surface of the mounting block. A post having a first end is disposed within the recess cavity and a body portion extends through the bore. A fuse having a centrally disposed aperture is configured to receive the body portion of the post. The post has a second end configured to receive a terminal for connection to a circuit to be protected.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Patent number: 8665056Abstract: A circuit protection assembly includes a mounting block, a unitary fuse assembly, a post assembly and a plug connector. The unitary fuse assembly is disposed the mounting block and includes a plurality of fuses each of which is defined by a portion of a bus plate disposed on the lower surface of the mounting block to form a first terminal of the fuse, a second terminal disposed at least partially on the upper surface of the mounting block and a fuse element connecting the first terminal and the second terminal. The post assembly is disposed at least partially within the mounting block and a post extending from the block. The plug connector extends from a portion of the first terminal of at least one of the plurality of fuses.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Publication number: 20120064771Abstract: A circuit protection assembly includes a mounting block, a unitary fuse assembly, a post assembly and a plug connector. The unitary fuse assembly is disposed the mounting block and includes a plurality of fuses each of which is defined by a portion of a bus plate disposed on the lower surface of the mounting block to form a first terminal of the fuse, a second terminal disposed at least partially on the upper surface of the mounting block and a fuse element connecting the first terminal and the second terminal. The post assembly is disposed at least partially within the mounting block and a post extending from the block. The plug connector extends from a portion of the first terminal of at least one of the plurality of fuses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Publication number: 20120044037Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Patent number: 8077007Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Littlelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Publication number: 20110285496Abstract: A circuit protection assembly employs a post arrangement that is easier to manufacture and has a built-in insulating fuse configuration. The circuit protection assembly is disposed between a source of power and a circuit to be protected. The circuit protection assembly includes comprises a mounting block having a bore extending therethrough and a recess cavity on a first surface of the mounting block. A post having a first end is disposed within the recess cavity and a body portion extends through the bore. A fuse having a centrally disposed aperture is configured to receive the body portion of the post. The post has a second end configured to receive a terminal for connection to a circuit to be protected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Gary M. Bold
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Patent number: 7990738Abstract: A master fuse module includes a base housing configured to be disposed on a battery, a fuse assembly connected to the base housing, and a cover disposed on the base housing. The fuse assembly includes a first generally planar portion including a first terminal, a second generally planar portion disposed generally perpendicular to the first generally planar portion, a plurality of second terminals, and a plurality of fuses. Each fuse includes a first portion in electrical communication with the first terminal and a second portion in electrical communication with one of the plurality of second terminals. A fuse element is in electrical communication between the first and second portions and provides overcurrent protection by melting when subjected to a predetermined current. A plurality of connectors connects the fuse assembly to the base housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, Greg Stumpo, Gary M. Bold, Heiko Froehlke
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Patent number: 7928827Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Publication number: 20090179728Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele
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Publication number: 20090179727Abstract: A blade fuse includes a first terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge includes a first portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the first portion; a second terminal includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge include a second portion notched away from the inner edge beneath the second portion; an element extending from the first portion of the inner edge of the first terminal to the second portion of the inner edge of the second terminal; and a housing covering the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Julio Urrea, James J. Beckert, Gary M. Bold, Seibang Oh, Juergen Scheele