Patents by Inventor George Triantopoulos
George Triantopoulos 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: 9054446Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDAInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos
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Patent number: 9054445Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignees: Tyco Electronics Corporation, Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDAInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos
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Publication number: 20140273575Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDA, Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos
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Publication number: 20140273599Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: Tyco Electronics Brasil LTDA, Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Edward O'Sullivan, Jose Alexandre La Salvia, Charles Hills, Matthew P. Galla, Mahmoud K. Seraj, George Triantopoulos
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Patent number: 7520786Abstract: A connector is attachable to an extending transformer stud. The connector includes an elongate central body having a longitudinal bore opening at one end for insertable accommodation of the transformer stud. An elongate conductor accommodating body extends along the central body in side-by-side relationship thereto. The conductor accommodating body includes a plurality of spaced apart conductor insertion apertures. The apertures are spaced along the length of the conductor accommodating body so as to be longitudinally coextensive with the longitudinal bore of the central body.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Ken Banas
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Patent number: 7320626Abstract: A connector for attachment to an extending transformer stud. The connector includes an elongate central body having a central aperture and an opening at one end for insertable accommodation of the transformer stud. The central aperture accepts a single or more than one size stud without increasing the size and cost needed for two separate mounting holes. The connector according to the present invention accepts the pitch of at least two different size threads and with the typical setscrew locking arrangement, maintains thread engagement on one side of the stud, thus securing the stud. The connector according to the present invention further provides a connector threadform having a reduced threadform angle than the stud threadform to provide greater conductivity and reduced electrical resistance between the stud and connector at lower set screw torque settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Drane, George Triantopoulos
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Patent number: 7173187Abstract: A ground connector for providing quick and secure connection between a plurality of electrical conductors and a ground bus bar. The connector has a generally U-Shaped body of deformable conductive material with a pair of outwardly directed shoulders and a pair of legs at opposite ends of the body, including an open ended slot for receiving a bus bar to establish an electrical crimp connection. Each leg includes teeth extending into the slot for engagement with the bus bar. The lower end of the slot has a pair of outwardly angled cut outs to allow the legs of the body to deform for a secure crimp connection to the bus bar. The body further includes a pair of apertures spaced at apart locations opposite the legs, respectively, for receiving conductors therein. Each of the apertures has access openings extending through the lower surface of the body to provide an area of relief upon deformation of the body around the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20060021783Abstract: A ground connector for providing quick and secure connection between a plurality of electrical conductors and a ground bus bar. The connector has a generally U-Shaped body of deformable conductive material with a pair of outwardly directed shoulders and a pair of legs at opposite ends of the body, including an open ended slot for receiving a bus bar to establish an electrical crimp connection. Each leg includes teeth extending into the slot for engagement with the bus bar. The lower end of the slot has a pair of outwardly angled cut outs to allow the legs of the body to deform for a secure crimp connection to the bus bar. The body further includes a pair of apertures spaced at apart locations opposite the legs, respectively, for receiving conductors therein. Each of the apertures has access openings extending through the lower surface of the body to provide an area of relief upon deformation of the body around the conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Patent number: 6989491Abstract: A ground connector for providing quick and secure connection between a plurality of electrical conductors and a ground bus bar. The connector has a generally U-Shaped body of deformable conductive material with a pair of outwardly directed shoulders and a pair of legs at opposite ends of the body, including an open ended slot for receiving a bus bar to establish an electrical crimp connection. Each leg includes teeth extending into the slot for engagement with the bus bar. The lower end of the slot has a pair of outwardly angled cut outs to allow the legs of the body to deform for a secure crimp connection to the bus bar. The body further includes a pair of apertures spaced at apart locations opposite the legs, respectively, for receiving conductors therein. Each of the apertures has access openings extending through the lower surface of the body to provide an area of relief upon deformation of the body around the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20050287876Abstract: A connector for attachment to an extending transformer stud. The connector includes an elongate central body having a central aperture and an opening at one end for insertable accommodation of the transformer stud. The central aperture accepts a single or more than one size stud without increasing the size and cost needed for two separate mounting holes. The connector according to the present invention accepts the pitch of at least two different size threads and with the typical setscrew locking arrangement, maintains thread engagement on one side of the stud, thus securing the stud. The connector according to the present invention further provides a connector threadform having a reduced threadform angle than the stud threadform to provide greater conductivity and reduced electrical resistance between the stud and connector at lower set screw torque settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Mark Drane, George Triantopoulos
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Patent number: 6939183Abstract: A connector is attachable to an extending transformer stud. The connector includes an elongate central body having a longitudinal bore opening at one end for insertable accommodation of the transformer stud. The longitudinal bore accepts more than one size stud without increasing the size and cost needed for two separate mounting holes. The connector according to the present invention accepts the pitch of at least two different size threads and with the typical setscrew locking arrangement, maintains thread engagement on one side of the stud, securing the stud and maintaining an electrical contact area between the stud and the connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Michael John Ferretti, George Triantopoulos
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Publication number: 20050009413Abstract: A connector is attachable to an extending transformer stud. The connector includes an elongate central body having a longitudinal bore opening at one end for insertable accommodation of the transformer stud. The longitudinal bore accepts more than one size stud without increasing the size and cost needed for two separate mounting holes. The connector according to the present invention accepts the pitch of at least two different size threads and with the typical setscrew locking arrangement, maintains thread engagement on one side of the stud, securing the stud and maintaining an electrical contact area between the stud and the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Michael Ferretti, George Triantopoulos
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Patent number: 6793003Abstract: A weld mold assembly which includes a crucible section for exothermically reacting weld material to form a molten metal, a weld mold having a weld chamber with an opening for receiving the molten metal and a plurality of guide holes for receiving ground rods and wires, and a cylindrical or tapered conversion plug sealably inserted into at least one of the guide holes to provide a weld assembly with a variety of different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20040058571Abstract: A ground connector for providing quick and secure connection between a plurality of electrical conductors and a ground bus bar. The connector has a generally U-Shaped body of deformable conductive material with a pair of outwardly directed shoulders and a pair of legs at opposite ends of the body, including an open ended slot for receiving a bus bar to establish an electrical crimp connection. Each leg includes teeth extending into the slot for engagement with the bus bar. The lower end of the slot has a pair of outwardly angled cut outs to allow the legs of the body to deform for a secure crimp connection to the bus bar. The body further includes a pair of apertures spaced at apart locations opposite the legs, respectively, for receiving conductors therein. Each of the apertures has access openings extending through the lower surface of the body to provide an area of relief upon deformation of the body around the conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Thomas & Betts International Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Patent number: 6649840Abstract: A ground connector for providing quick and secure connection between a plurality of electrical conductors and a ground bus bar. The connector has a generally U-Shaped body of deformable conductive material with a pair of outwardly directed shoulders and a pair of legs at opposite ends of the body, including an open ended slot for receiving a bus bar to establish an electrical crimp connection. Each leg includes teeth extending into the slot for engagement with the bus bar. The lower end of the slot has a pair of outwardly angled cut outs to allow the legs of the body to deform for a secure crimp connection to the bus bar. The body further includes a pair of apertures spaced at apart locations opposite the legs, respectively, for receiving conductors therein. Each of the apertures has access openings extending through the lower surface of the body to provide an area of relief upon deformation of the body around the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Patent number: 6640873Abstract: An exothermic weld mold assembly for forming conductor to conductor welded connections. The exothermic weld mold assembly includes a crucible section having a U-shaped reaction chamber with exothermic material therein, and a mold section having a plurality of flat vertical exterior surfaces with holes drilled perpendicularly through the flat surfaces. A weld chamber is centrally located within the mold section, the weld chamber and the reaction chamber being communicably connected by a vertically extending tap hole. The holes are outfitted with guide sleeves projecting outwardly from the weld chamber. Conductors to be welded are inserted into the weld chamber through the guide sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, David Henderson, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20030178168Abstract: A weld mold assembly which includes a crucible section for exothermically reacting weld material to form a molten metal, a weld mold having a weld chamber with an opening for receiving the molten metal and a plurality of guide holes for receiving ground rods and wires, and a cylindrical or tapered conversion plug sealably inserted into at least one of the guide holes to provide a weld assembly with a variety of different configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20020104953Abstract: An exothermic weld mold assembly for forming conductor to conductor welded connections. The exothermic weld mold assembly includes a crucible section having a U-shaped reaction chamber with exothermic material therein, and a mold section having a plurality of flat vertical exterior surfaces with holes drilled perpendicularly through the flat surfaces. A weld chamber is centrally located within the mold section, the weld chamber and the reaction chamber being communicably connected by a vertically extending tap hole. The holes are outfitted with guide sleeves projecting outwardly from the weld chamber. Conductors to be welded are inserted into the weld chamber through the guide sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: August 8, 2002Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, David Henderson, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20020098745Abstract: A ground connector for providing quick and secure connection between a plurality of electrical conductors and a ground bus bar. The connector has a generally U-Shaped body of deformable conductive material with a pair of outwardly directed shoulders and a pair of legs at opposite ends of the body, including an open ended slot for receiving a bus bar to establish an electrical crimp connection. Each leg includes teeth extending into the slot for engagement with the bus bar. The lower end of the slot has a pair of outwardly angled cut outs to allow the legs of the body to deform for a secure crimp connection to the bus bar. The body further includes a pair of apertures spaced at apart locations opposite the legs, respectively, for receiving conductors therein. Each of the apertures has access openings extending through the lower surface of the body to provide an area of relief upon deformation of the body around the conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Jerry Woodward
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Publication number: 20020094729Abstract: A connector is attachable to an extending transformer stud. The connector includes an elongate central body having a longitudinal bore opening at one end for insertable accommodation of the transformer stud. An elongate conductor accommodating body extends along the central body in side-by-side relationship thereto. The conductor accommodating body includes a plurality of spaced apart conductor insertion apertures. The apertures are spaced along the length of the conductor accommodating body so as to be longitudinally coextensive with the longitudinal bore of the central body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George Triantopoulos, Ken Banas