Patents by Inventor James A. Wenzel

James A. Wenzel 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).

  • Dead front system and process for injecting fluid into an electrical cable
    Patent number: 6338637
    Abstract: A dead front system provides fluid access to an electrical connector and cable. The dead front system includes an injection plug, a fluid access system, and a tube connected at a first end to the injection plug and at a second end to the fluid access system. The injection plug, fluid access system, and tube are surrounded by a conductive, grounded surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Cooper Industries
    Inventors: Frank J. Muench, Jr., John M. Makal, James A. Wenzel
  • High voltage electrical connector with access cavity and inserts for use therewith
    Patent number: 6332785
    Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector (50) interconnects sources of energy, such as transformers and circuit breakers, to distribution systems and the like via a high voltage cable (37). The high voltage electrical connector (50) includes an access cavity (58) providing access to the interior of the electrical connector. The access cavity (58) may be fitted with an insert plug (20) or an insert injection plug (120). The inserts (20, 120) include a conductive shield (36, 136) to reduce the possibility of electrical discharges from the inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Muench, Jr., John M. Makal, James A. Wenzel