Patents by Inventor Heather Ellen Pugliese

Heather Ellen Pugliese 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).

  • Patent number: 9916939
    Abstract: An electrical device includes a case defining an interior space. The case includes a sidewall and a cover. The sidewall defines an opening therethrough to provide access to the interior space. The electrical device also includes a power connector coupled to the case and disposed at least partially within the interior space. The power connector is coupleable to a cable extending through the opening into the interior space of the case. The electrical device further includes a shield removably coupleable to the case. The shield includes an engagement feature and a wall. The engagement feature is arranged to engage the case. The wall is arranged to at least partially cover the opening when the shield is coupled to the case such that the wall and the cable are spaced apart a distance that is less than a width of the opening when the cable is coupled to the power connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Tapas Ranjan Rout, Maxime Pean, Heather Ellen Pugliese, Tyler Braden Diomedi, Leonardo Dorea Mascarenhas, Suresh M, Fernando Jorge De Sousa Braga, Raquel Gallardo Alvarez, Jorge Juan Bonilla Hernandez, Yogesh Ingole, Mariusz Duda
  • Patent number: 9090172
    Abstract: Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing having an interior. The housing is configured to enclose at least one vehicle charging component and defines a receptacle opening. The charging station further includes a first receptacle configured to receive a charging connector. The receptacle includes a front portion and a back portion. The back portion of the first receptacle includes a first drain port configured to permit a fluid flow to drain from the first receptacle. The first receptacle is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first receptacle opening, such that the back portion of the first receptacle is positioned within the first enclosure. The first enclosure defines a first drain opening configured to permit fluid from the first receptacle to an exterior of said first enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Swamy Muddaiah Ranga, Heather Ellen Pugliese, Cecil Rivers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8975863
    Abstract: Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing defining an interior and an opening configured to permit access to the interior, a door configured to substantially cover the opening, and a hinge assembly configured to provide a pivotal movement of the door relative to the housing between at least a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The hinge assembly includes a base member and a bracket including a projecting member. The projecting member and the base member are configured to permit removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the first open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Swamy Muddaiah Ranga, Heather Ellen Pugliese, Cecil Rivers, Jr., Philip Michael Banker
  • Publication number: 20130207606
    Abstract: Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing defining an interior and an opening configured to permit access to the interior, a door configured to substantially cover the opening, and a hinge assembly configured to provide a pivotal movement of the door relative to the housing between at least a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The hinge assembly includes a base member and a bracket including a projecting member. The projecting member and the base member are configured to permit removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the first open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Swamy Muddaiah Ranga, Heather Ellen Pugliese, Cecil Rivers, JR., Philip Michael Banker
  • Publication number: 20130187599
    Abstract: Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing having an interior. The housing is configured to enclose at least one vehicle charging component and defines a receptacle opening. The charging station further includes a first receptacle configured to receive a charging connector. The receptacle includes a front portion and a back portion. The back portion of the first receptacle includes a first drain port configured to permit a fluid flow to drain from the first receptacle. The first receptacle is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first receptacle opening, such that the back portion of the first receptacle is positioned within the first enclosure. The first enclosure defines a first drain opening configured to permit fluid from the first receptacle to an exterior of said first enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Swamy Muddaiah Ranga, Heather Ellen Pugliese, Cecil Rivers, JR.