Patents by Inventor James R. Tumulty

James R. Tumulty 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: 5276283
    Abstract: A distributor cap for an ignition distributor. The cap is formed of electrical insulating material. A plurality of electrical connector and terminal assemblies are molded into the cap. Each assembly is comprised of a length of plastic moldable material that supports a metallic insert and a metallic terminal. The ends of the length of plastic material are molded respectively to the insert and the terminal. The length of plastic material is plated or coated with a metallic material such as aluminum and this material also coats portions of the terminal and insert. The metallic coating on the length of plastic material electrically connects the terminal to the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Richard E. Ballentine, James R. Tumulty, James A. Boyer