Patents by Inventor Harry M. Capper
Harry M. Capper 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: 8544788Abstract: An aerostat assembly, specifically an aerostat assembly including one or more cameras for aerial photography and surveillance. The aerostat assembly includes a frame assembly having a pivot assembly joined to a balloon tether line. Thrusters on the frame allow an operator to maneuver the assembly to desired positions as well as rotate the frame assembly about the pivot assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Captures, LLCInventor: Harry M. Capper
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Patent number: 6166618Abstract: An electrical safety receptacle (10) including a dielectric housing (12), first electrical contacts (14) in the housing for electrical connection to one side of an electrical power line, second electrical contacts (16) in the housing for electrical connection to the other side of the electrical power line, and power-interruption members (48) provided as part of the second electrical contacts to interrupt the electrical power when an operating and/or environmental temperature exceeds the thermal rating thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: James W. Robertson, Harry M. Capper, Deborah Laun, Kurt Werner, David Middleton, Howard S. Ryan
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Patent number: 5625686Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106, 112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106, 112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1996Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James S. Hower, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5600716Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106,112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106,112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: E. Clark Broome, Harry M. Capper, Sam Denovich, Carl E. Fritz, Kenneth C. Hawk, James S. Hower, James W. Robertson
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Module for electrically connecting conductor wires to circuits of flat surfaces such as solar panels
Patent number: 5513075Abstract: A connector module (10,100,200) having at least one electrical terminal (24,116,206) therein, adapted to be sealingly mounted to a mounting surface upon being placed thereagainst at a connection site (30,112,204), and simultaneously form electrical connections of each terminal with a circuit (38,152,214) thereat, with the terminal adapted to be thereafter terminated to a discrete conductor wire (60,138,210,212) to interconnect the circuit with the wire. Upstanding lead members (40,160,216) are electrically connected to the circuits and are received into pin-receiving holes (50,172) along the module's bottom surface and become engaged with respective terminals. Each terminal is terminated to such a wire upon actuation of an actuator (26,118). A base section (14,104) of the module forms a seal with the mounting surface around the connection site (30,112,204). Such module can easily be mounted to a solar panel (32,110) or circuit board (202).Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1994Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, Sam Denovich, James W. Robertson -
Patent number: 5484304Abstract: An electrical connector (10) including a housing (12) with a pair of housing sections (14) each containing a terminal (40) rotatable therewithin upon actuation to terminate an end of a wire (26,28) inserted into an aperture (22,24) thereof. For small diameter wires, a wiring indicator (60) of transparent material is affixed to the opposed side of the housing and includes a chamber (70) for each wire to be extended therethrough for termination, thus enabling visual verification that a wire end has been fully inserted. A wire retainer (90,100) is used to prevent inadvertent backout after full wire insertion but before termination. Wire retainer (100) can be a clip mountable outside the housing, and wire retainer (90) can be contained in the wiring indicator includes a spring arm (92) biasing against the wire free end (52) upon full insertion.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1994Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, Sam Denovich, Kenneth C. Hawk, David R. Radliff, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5470250Abstract: A terminal block assembly (10) including at least two terminals (20) and associated actuators (24) in housing sections (14) for termination to ends of conductors (28,30) inserted into aligned apertures therethrough upon actuation of the terminals. Bridging element (50) includes contact sections (54) held in cavities (22) of housing sections (14) to be assuredly compressed against terminals (20) thus electrically interconnecting terminals (20) and commoning all wires (28,30) terminated by terminals (20). A cover member (90) may be secured beneath the terminal block assembly for insulative protection.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Kenneth C. Hawk, Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5453023Abstract: A single modular assembly (10) has two terminals (18) in housing cavities (28) each with a pair of slots (38) for termination by rotary actuation to respective conductors of two cables, for crossconnecting or splicing the tip and ring lines of a customer's service line with those of a cable extending to the main distribution line. Each terminal (18) is in electrical engagement with a circuit wire (40) extending to a separate portion (20) of the module for electrical connection to an active electrode of a protector element (24). The two protector elements (24) each include a ground electrode (76) grounded to a common ground strap (54) which includes a contact section (60,64) exposed along the bottom of the module to be assuredly engaged with a ground strap (122) along the floor (112) of the enclosure (110) upon mounting of the module (10) therein, for grounding to a ground stud for external system grounding.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1994Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5420920Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106,112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106,112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1994Date of Patent: May 30, 1995Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James S. Hower, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5365660Abstract: A protector module (50) includes a housing (52) having cavities (58) into which are inserted surge protector elements (150). Each protector element upon full insertion engages a deflectable contact portion (82) of a first contact member (80) with an active electrode (156) thereof with the first contact member terminated at a second contact section (88) to a line between a central office and the customer, for providing surge protection to that circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1994Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5321577Abstract: A single modular assembly (10) has two terminals (18) in housing cavities (28) each with a pair of slots (38) for termination by rotary actuation to respective conductors of two cables, for crossconnecting or splicing the tip and ring lines of a customer's service line with those of a cable extending to the main distribution line. Each terminal (18) is in electrical engagement with a circuit wire (40) extending to a separate portion (20) of the module for electrical connection to an active electrode of a protector element (24). The two protector elements (24) each include a ground electrode (76) grounded to a common ground strap (54) which includes a contact section (60,64) exposed along the bottom of the module to be assuredly engaged with a ground strap (122) along the floor (112) of the enclosure (110) upon mounting of the module (10) therein, for grounding to a ground stud for external system grounding.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5317474Abstract: A single modular assembly (10) has two terminals (16) in housing cavities (22) each with a pair of slots (46,48) for termination by rotary actuation to respective conductors (30,32) of two cables, for crossconnecting or splicing the tip and ring lines of a customer's service line with those of a cable extending to the main distribution line. Each terminal (18) is in electrical engagement with one of the two active electrode leads (52,54) of a common protector unit (20) contained in a housing section (18) of the module. The protector unit (20) includes a ground electrode lead (50) grounded to a ground strap (70) which includes a contact section (72) extending from the module to be assuredly engaged with a ground circuit. Crossconnection of the tip and ring wires of service cables in the module simultaneously provides voltage and current surge protection for the circuits.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1993Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5296646Abstract: A protector module (50) includes a housing (52) having cavities (58) into which are inserted surge protector elements (150). Each protector element upon full insertion engages a deflectable contact portion (82) of a first contact member (80) with an active electrode (156) thereof with the first contact member terminated at a second contact section (88) to a line between a central office and the customer, for providing surge protection to that circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1992Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: 5186661Abstract: A protector module (50) includes a housing (52) having cavities (58) into which are inserted electrical components such as surge protector elements (150). A lid (60) is securable to housing (52) by hinge tabs (196) having free ends (204) which are insertable through slots (200) in embossments along side surface (198) of housing (52). Latch surfaces (210) of free ends (204) latch beneath corresponding latch surfaces (212) of end walls of slots (200). Free ends (204) extend outwardly at right angles at bends (206) so that lid (60) can remain attached to the housing and retain a vertical orientation unassisted when opened permitting access to the inside of the housing (52).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1992Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventor: Harry M. Capper
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Patent number: 4483203Abstract: A multi-axis force transducer capable of producing discrete output signals for forces and moments in each of three orthogonal directions is taught. Briefly stated, a base having three U shaped slots nested within each other are disposed inside a base or body. A series of holes through the base are placed parallel to the leg of the U-shaped slots with strain gages positioned therein thereby providing a plurality of beams. The body is relatively rigidly supported so as to allow free movement of the beams with an additional beam attached thereto to provide measurement capability for moments about one of the orthogonal axis. The strain gages are electrically interconnected so as to provide discrete output signals for forces and for moments in each of three orthogonal directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1983Date of Patent: November 20, 1984Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventor: Harry M. Capper
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Patent number: D352699Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson
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Patent number: D355407Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1993Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Harry M. Capper, James W. Robertson