Patents by Inventor Giuliano Bolcato
Giuliano Bolcato 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: 10027071Abstract: Cable connection device for connecting a power cable to an electrical installation of a power network, comprising a conductor element having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first and the second end portion. The conductor element comprises a connector socket arranged at the first end portion, for mating with a cable plug. The connector socket is integrally formed with the middle portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Inventors: Mark Gravermann, Friedrich A. Busemann, Gerhard Lohmeier, Jens Weichold, Bernd Schubert, Giuliano Bolcato, Werner Roehling, Michael Petry
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Patent number: 9960530Abstract: A terminal connection device for connecting an end of a medium- or high-voltage power cable to a connection point comprises a) an interface cable having first and second end portions, comprising an inner conductor and a conductive or semiconductive layer; b) a first stress control tube comprising a stress control element, and an insulating layer arranged around the stress control element, wherein the first stress control tube is mounted on the first end portion of the interface cable; c) a first cable connector for connecting the interface cable to the power cable, the first cable connector being connected to the second end portion of the interface cable; and d) one or more tubular shrinkable sleeves, at least a portion of one of the tubular shrinkable sleeves extending over at least a portion of the first stress control tube wherein the portion of the tubular shrinkable sleeve extending over at least a portion of the first stress control tube is shrunk down around at least a portion of the first stress contrType: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Giuliano Bolcato, Jens Weichold, Pasquale Zanoli, Mark Gravermann, Michael H. Stalder, Holger J. Kurzhals, Sebastian Eggert, Christian Weinmann
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Patent number: 9742180Abstract: A terminal connection device comprises a contiguous body disposed onto an inner conductor. The inner conductor includes a first end mateable with a power cable connector and a second end. The body comprises a multilayer structure having an inner conductive or semiconductive layer disposed over at least a portion of the power cable connector, an insulating layer and an outer conductive or semiconductive layer. The body surrounds the first end of the inner conductor and extending towards the second end of the inner conductor. The body can also include an electrically isolated section of conductive or semiconductive material. The terminal connection device can be a fully integrated structure, having a pre-installed connection interface, or the terminal connection device can be configured as an adapter which can be mounted in the field to a connection interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Carl J. Wentzel, Christopher D. Sebesta, Jaylon D. Loyd, David V. Mahoney, Michael D. Benson, Levent Biyikli, Jens Weichold, Mark Gravermann, Giuliano Bolcato
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Patent number: 9739820Abstract: A conductor assembly for a power network includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer arranged concentrically around the inner conductor, and a sensing electrode, arranged radially outward of the insulating layer, and operable as a first electrode of a sensing capacitor of a voltage sensor. The conductor assembly further includes a voltage pickup element having electrically conductive major surfaces, the first major surface being in a surface contact with the sensing electrode. The conductor assembly further includes an electrode wire, in electrical and mechanical contact with the voltage pickup element, for electrically connecting the voltage pickup element with an electric or electronic component disposed remote from the sensing electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark Gravermann, Friedrich A. Busemann, Gerhard Lohmeier, Jens Weichold, Bernd Schubert, Michael H. Stalder, Pasquale Zanoli, Giuliano Bolcato
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Patent number: 9739805Abstract: A conductor assembly for a power network includes an inner conductor defining radial and axial directions, an insulating layer arranged around at least an axial section of the inner conductor, and a sensing electrode arranged radially outward of the insulating layer. The sensing electrode is operable as a first electrode of a sensing capacitor of a capacitive voltage sensor, in which sensing capacitor the inner conductor is operable as a second electrode. The conductor assembly further includes an electrically insulating spacer element arranged radially between the insulating layer and the sensing electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark Gravermann, Friedrich A. Busemann, Gerhard Lohmeier, Jens Weichold, Bernd Schubert, Michael H. Stalder, Pasquale Zanoli, Giuliano Bolcato
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Publication number: 20160365670Abstract: A terminal connection device for connecting an end of a medium- or high-voltage power cable to a connection point comprises a) an interface cable having first and second end portions, comprising an inner conductor and a conductive or semiconductive layer; b) a first stress control tube comprising a stress control element, and an insulating layer arranged around the stress control element, wherein the first stress control tube is mounted on the first end portion of the interface cable; c) a first cable connector for connecting the interface cable to the power cable, the first cable connector being connected to the second end portion of the interface cable; and d) one or more tubular shrinkable sleeves, at least a portion of one of the tubular shrinkable sleeves extending over at least a portion of the first stress control tube wherein the portion of the tubular shrinkable sleeve extending over at least a portion of the first stress control tube is shrunk down around at least a portion of the first stress contrType: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: GIULIANO BOLCATO, JENS WEICHOLD, PASQUALE ZANOLI, MARK GRAVERMANN, MICHAEL H. STALDER, HOLGER J. KURZHALS, SEBASTIAN EGGERT, CHRISTIAN WEINMANN
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Patent number: 9429594Abstract: Terminal connection device for connecting an end of a medium- or high-voltage power cable to a connection point, comprising an interface cable, an inner conductor and a conductive or semiconductive layer. The terminal connection device further comprises a first stress control tube comprising a stress control element and an insulation layer arranged around the stress control element. The terminal connection device further comprises a first cable connector for connecting the interface cable to the power cable. The terminal connection device further comprises a second stress control tube comprising a stress control element and an insulating layer arranged around the stress control element, wherein the second stress control tube is mounted over the second end portion of the interface cable and at least a portion of the first cable connector. The terminal connection device further comprises one or more tubular shrinkable sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Giuliano Bolcato, Jens Weichold, Pasquale J. Zanoli, Mark Gravermann, Michael H. Stalder, Holger Kurzhals, Sebastian Eggert, Christian Weinmann
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Publication number: 20160139181Abstract: Conductor assembly (1) for a power network, which comprises—an inner conductor (5) defining radial and axial directions,—an insulating layer (10) arranged around at least an axial section of the inner conductor, and—a sensing electrode (40), arranged radially outward of the insulating layer, and operable as a first electrode of a sensing capacitor of a capacitive voltage sensor, in which sensing capacitor the inner conductor is operable as a second electrode. The conductor assembly further comprises an electrically insulating spacer element (25), arranged radially between the insulating layer and the sensing electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Mark Gravermann, Friedrich A. Busemann, Gerhard Lohmeier, Jens Weichold, Bernd Schubert, Michael H. Stalder, Pasquale Zanoli, Giuliano Bolcato
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Publication number: 20160134094Abstract: A terminal connection device comprises a contiguous body disposed onto an inner conductor. The inner conductor includes a first end mateable with a power cable connector and a second end. The body comprises a multilayer structure having an inner conductive or semiconductive layer disposed over at least a portion of the power cable connector, an insulating layer and an outer conductive or semiconductive layer. The body surrounds the first end of the inner conductor and extending towards the second end of the inner conductor. The body can also include an electrically isolated section of conductive or semiconductive material. The terminal connection device can be a fully integrated structure, having a pre-installed connection interface, or the terminal connection device can be configured as an adapter which can be mounted in the field to a connection interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Carl J. Wentzel, Christopher D. Sebesta, Jaylon D. Loyd, David V. Mahoney, Michael D. Benson, Levent Biyikli, Jens Weichold, Mark Gravermann, Giuliano Bolcato
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Publication number: 20160134065Abstract: Cable connection device (2) for connecting a power cable to an electrical installation of a power network, comprising a conductor element (11) having a first end portion (21), a second end portion (31), and a middle portion (41) disposed between the first and the second end portion. The conductor element comprises a connector socket (50), arranged at the first end portion, for mating with a cable plug. The connector socket is integrally formed with the middle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Mark Gravermann, Friedrich A. Busemann, Gerhard Lohmeier, Jens Weichold, Bernd Schubert, Giuliano Bolcato, Werner Roehling, Michael Petry
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Publication number: 20160124035Abstract: Conductor assembly (1) for a power network, comprising an inner conductor (5), an insulating layer (10) arranged concentrically around the inner conductor (5), and a sensing electrode (40), arranged radially outward of the insulating layer (10), and operable as a first electrode of a sensing capacitor of a voltage sensor. The conductor assembly (1) further comprises a voltage pickup element (70), comprising electrically conductive major surfaces (71, 72), the first major surface (71) being in a surface contact with the sensing electrode (40, 40). The conductor assembly further comprises an electrode wire (80), in electrical and mechanical contact with the voltage pickup element (70), for electrically connecting the voltage pickup element (70) with an electric or electronic component disposed remote from the sensing electrode (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Mark Gravermann, Friedrich A. Busemann, Gerhard Lohmeier, Jens Weichold, Bernd Schubert, Michael H. Stalder, Pasquale Zanoli, Giuliano Bolcato
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Publication number: 20140370741Abstract: Terminal connection device (10) for connecting an end of a medium- or high-voltage power cable (42) to a connection point, the terminal connection device (10) comprising an interface cable (12) having first and second end portions, comprising an inner conductor (14) and a conductive or semiconductive layer (18). The terminal connection device further comprises a first stress control tube (36) comprising—a stress control element (38), and an insulating layer (40) arranged around the stress control element (38), wherein the first stress control tube (36) is mounted on the first end portion of the interface cable (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Giuliano Bolcato, Jens Weichold, Pasquale J. Zanoli, Mark Gravermann, Michael H. Stalder, Holger Kurzhals, Sebastian Eggert, Christian Weinmann
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Patent number: 7767909Abstract: The tubular terminal for a cable, in particular a medium or high voltage cable, comprises a first connector having at least one terminal end for connecting to at least one mating second connector adapted to be connected to a cable and engaged with the first connector for making electrical contact therewith upon connection of the second connector to the at least one terminal end of the first connector. Furthermore, the tubular terminal comprises a shrinkable sleeve having a first tubular portion and a second tubular portion extending from the first tubular portion. The first tubular portion of the shrinkable sleeve is fixedly arranged around the first connector. The second tubular portion of the shrinkable sleeve is adapted to extend beyond the at least one terminal end of the first connector for covering a mating second connector and cable attached thereto when the second connector is connected to the at least one terminal end of the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Raymond Krabs, Gerhard Lohmeier, Attila Z. Kis, Jens Weichold, Michael Petry, Giuliano Bolcato, Bernd Schubert, Friedrich A. Busemann, Thomas Herdtle
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Patent number: 6169250Abstract: An re-enterable enclosure for protecting a cable splice includes a first cover member, a second cover member, and a splice fixation member. The first and second cover members are configured to releasably engage each other and form a cavity for enclosing the cable splice. The cavity is filled with a sealant material for electrically insulating the cable splice and protecting the cable splice from the environment. The cable splice is attached to the fixation member and the cover members are closed around the fixation member and attached splice.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Giuliano Bolcato