Patents by Inventor James Turek

James Turek 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).

  • Publication number: 20070039167
    Abstract: An installation, insulation displacement, and terminating power tool, for inserting electrical wires into, and for electrically connecting the electrical wires to electrical contact members disposed within, an electrical connector, comprises a three-chamber pneumatic driving section for developing an enhanced level of driving force necessary for inserting and terminating the electrical wires into and upon the electrical connector, a quick-release mechanism for mounting a punch or die set holder upon the driving section so as to enable the quick exchange or replacement of the particular punch or die set, a quick insertion system for mounting the driving section-punch or die set holder assembly upon the base fixture or framework, and primary and secondary means for accurately positioning both the electrical connector and an associated pin header upon the base fixture or framework wherein the pin header is also used for integrity verification of the electrical circuits defined between the installed electrical wi
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, James Turek
  • Publication number: 20060141921
    Abstract: An air distribution arrangement is adapted to be arranged in a cabinet for housing rack-mounted equipment that generates heat in use. The arrangement can be part of the cabinet when constructed or it can be an add-on feature. The arrangement includes plenum structure comprising side walls and a top wall that cooperates with the front door of the cabinet and the faces of the rack-mounted equipment to define a plenum. An air box in the cabinet draws ambient air from adjacent the floor into the plenum at a rate of at least 850 cfm. The ambient air is cooler than the air in the cabinet. The faces of the rack-mounted equipment have openings for receiving the ambient air to cool the interiors thereof. After cooling the rack-mounted equipment the air can be exhausted back to the ambient. The side walls and the top wall of the arrangement are adjustable to permit adjustment of the depth of the plenum. Pressure in the plenum can be relieved by slots in the plenum structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: James Turek, Jeff Sode, Christopher Williams
  • Patent number: 7003443
    Abstract: A data collection and automatic database population system which combines global positioning system (GPS), speech recognition software, radio frequency (RF) communications, and geographic information system (GIS) to allow rapid capture of field data, asset tracking, and automatic transfer of the data to a GIS database. A pre-defined grammar allows observations to be continuously captured along with GPS location and time, and stored on the field mobile unit. A mobile unit's location is tracked in real time or post processed through wireless RF transmission of location information between the mobile unit and a central processing station. The captured data is electronically transferred to a central processing station for quality assurance and automatic population of the GIS database. The system provides for automatic correlation of field data with other GIS database layers. Tools to generate predefined or user defined reports, work orders, and general data queries allow exploitation of the GIS database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Datria Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Edward Ford, John Anthony Yotka, Richard James Turek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20050282444
    Abstract: A self-locking wire terminal assembly and a shape memory wire termination system includes an electrical terminal constructed with spring legs which provide two opposing points of contact on a mating electrical conductive pin. The points of contact prevent the pin from being removed. The shape memory termination system is formed by electrically coupling a clip assembly to shape memory wire and to an electrical source. In one embodiment, the shape memory wire causes an actuator to activate when the shape memory wire dissipates electrical power. The terminal assemblies may be manufactured by assembling wire with conduction pads onto a continuous reel. The terminal assemblies may be formed from the reel by trimming wire and linkages between the conduction pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Irish, James Turek
  • Publication number: 20050248043
    Abstract: A cabinet for housing computer devices with an internal air distribution system is disclosed. The cabinet includes an internal chamber defined by a side wall arrangement having at least a front wall. The cabinet includes a support structure for computer devices, wherein the support structure is positioned within the internal chamber of the cabinet. The air distribution device comprises an elongated duct defining a passageway for air distribution. The duct is positioned within the internal chamber and has at least one adjustable air discharge port that is in fluid communication with the passageway. The air distribution device further includes an inlet fan in fluid communication with the passageway. By precisely directing cool air to a frontal portion of the computer devices, the air distribution device reduces the temperature gradients within the cabinet and the quantity of heat that accumulates in the cabinet during operation of the computer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: James Bettridge, Thomas Ford, James Turek
  • Publication number: 20050215097
    Abstract: An installation, insulation displacement, and terminating power tool, for inserting electrical wires into, and for electrically connecting the electrical wires to electrical contact members disposed within, an electrical connector, comprises a three-chamber pneumatic driving section for developing an enhanced level of driving force necessary for inserting and terminating the electrical wires into and upon the electrical connector, a quick-release mechanism for mounting a punch or die set holder upon the driving section so as to enable the quick exchange or replacement of the particular punch or die set, a quick insertion system for mounting the driving section-punch or die set holder assembly upon the base fixture or framework, and primary and secondary means for accurately positioning both the electrical connector and an associated pin header upon the base fixture or framework wherein the pin header is also used for integrity verification of the electrical circuits defined between the installed electrical wi
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, James Turek
  • Patent number: 6938329
    Abstract: A press apparatus presses a wire into a wire connector that is carried on an elongated strip. The connector has an opening at a top thereof, is stored on the strip in a side-ways orientation and is fed into the press on the strip. The press includes a feed path having a reorienting section to reorient the connector to position the opening in an upward orientation. A guide portion defines a conveyance path and direction. The guide portion has opposing walls. A one-way feed assembly feeds the connector into the press and prevents reverse movement of the connector. The feed assembly includes a guide wall and a feed pawl disposed opposite the guide wall. A reciprocating press has a die operably connected thereto and reciprocates to move the die to press the wire into the connector when the wire is positioned above the connector opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: James Turek, Richard Sponder
  • Publication number: 20050153649
    Abstract: A cabinet for housing computer devices with an internal air distribution system is disclosed. The cabinet includes an internal chamber defined by a side wall arrangement having at least a front wall. The cabinet includes a support structure for computer devices, wherein the support structure is positioned within the internal chamber of the cabinet. The air distribution device comprises an elongated duct defining a passageway for air distribution. The duct is positioned within the internal chamber and has a plurality of adjustable air discharge ports that are in fluid communication with the passageway. The air distribution device further includes an inlet fan in fluid communication with the passageway. By precisely directing cool air to a frontal portion of the computer devices, the air distribution device reduces the temperature gradients within the cabinet and the quantity of heat that accumulates in the cabinet during operation of the computer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: James Bettridge, Thomas Ford, James Turek
  • Patent number: 6875043
    Abstract: A connector for connecting an electrical component having a tab-type electrical terminal to a conductor or wire includes a non-conducting housing base having a bottom wall, an upstanding front wall and upstanding, opposing side walls generally transverse to the front wall. The base defines a well. The front wall has a notch formed therein for receiving the conductor and the bottom wall has an opening for receiving the tab-type electrical terminal. A conductive contact is carried by the base, disposed in the well. The contact has conductor receiving elements generally aligned with and on opposing sides of the base front wall notch. The conductor receiving elements are configured to receive the conductor therebetween. The contact also includes first and second terminal engaging portions that define a tab-receiving region. The contact is carried by the base to dispose the tab-receiving region in overlying relation to the housing base bottom wall opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: James Turek, Kenneth Irish
  • Publication number: 20040077214
    Abstract: A bulkhead header for electrically connecting electrical connectors on first and second sides of a bulkhead having first and second surfaces and defining an opening therein includes a body configured for insertion into the bulkhead opening. The header includes at least a pair of tangs for engaging the first surface of the bulkhead. A plurality of pins are disposed in the body and extend from a flange side of the header through to a body side of the header. A flange is formed integral with the body for resting against the second surface of the bulkhead. A portion of the bulkhead is engaged between the tangs and flange to secure the header to the bulkhead. The pins provide electrical connection across the first and second surfaces of the bulkhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: James Turek, Kenneth G. Irish
  • Patent number: 6711535
    Abstract: A data collection and automatic database population system which combines global positioning system (GPS), speech recognition software, radio frequency (RF) communications, and geographic information system (GIS) to allow rapid capture of field data, asset tracking, and automatic transfer of the data to a GIS database. A pre-defined grammar allows observations to be continuously captured along with GPS location and time, and stored on the field mobile unit. A mobile unit's location is tracked in real time or post processed through wireless RF transmission of location information between the mobile unit and a central processing station. The captured data is electronically transferred to a central processing station for quality assurance and automatic population of the GIS database. The system provides for automatic correlation of field data with other GIS database layers. Tools to generate predefined or user defined reports, work orders, and general data queries allow exploitation of the GIS database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Datria Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Edward Ford, John Anthony Yotka, Richard James Turek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030171023
    Abstract: A connector for connecting an electrical component having a tab-type electrical terminal to a conductor or wire includes a non-conducting housing base having a bottom wall, an upstanding front wall and upstanding, opposing side walls generally transverse to the front wall. The base defines a well. The front wall has a notch formed therein for receiving the conductor and the bottom wall has an opening for receiving the tab-type electrical terminal. A conductive contact is carried by the base, disposed in the well. The contact has conductor receiving elements generally aligned with and on opposing sides of the base front wall notch. The conductor receiving elements are configured to receive the conductor therebetween. The contact also includes first and second terminal engaging portions that define a tab-receiving region. The contact is carried by the base to dispose the tab-receiving region in overlying relation to the housing base bottom wall opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: James Turek, Kenneth Irish
  • Publication number: 20030110619
    Abstract: A press apparatus presses a wire into a wire connector that is carried on an elongated strip. The connector has an opening at a top thereof, is stored on the strip in a side-ways orientation and is fed into the press on the strip. The press includes a feed path having a reorienting section to reorient the connector to position the opening in an upward orientation. A guide portion defines a conveyance path and direction. The guide portion has opposing walls. A one-way feed assembly feeds the connector into the press and prevents reverse movement of the connector. The feed assembly includes a guide wall and a feed pawl disposed opposite the guide wall. A reciprocating press has a die operably connected thereto and reciprocates to move the die to press the wire into the connector when the wire is positioned above the connector opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: James Turek, Richard Sponder
  • Patent number: 6488539
    Abstract: An insulated electrical connector is used with an associated switch. The switch includes three protruding co-planar switch terminals parallel and spaced from one another. The connector includes first, second, and third contacts positioned within an insulating housing that has at least three cavities parallel to one another. Each contact is positioned within the housing so that the connector is configured to receive external conductors and the associated switch terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Turek, James M. Komaniecki, Kenneth Irish
  • Publication number: 20010053970
    Abstract: A data collection and automatic database population system which combines global positioning system (GPS), speech recognition software, radio frequency (RF) communications, and geographic information system (GIS) to allow rapid capture of field data, asset tracking, and automatic transfer of the data to a GIS database. A pre-defined grammar allows observations to be continuously captured along with GPS location and time, and stored on the field mobile unit. A mobile unit's location is tracked in real time or post processed through wireless RF transmission of location information between the mobile unit and a central processing station. The captured data is electronically transferred to a central processing station for quality assurance and automatic population of the GIS database. The system provides for automatic correlation of field data with other GIS database layers. Tools to generate predefined or user defined reports, work orders, and general data queries allow exploitation of the GIS database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Terry Edward Ford, John Anthony Yotka, Richard James Turek
  • Publication number: 20010039489
    Abstract: A data collection and automatic database population system which combines global positioning system (GPS), speech recognition software, radio frequency (RF) communications, and geographic information system (GIS) to allow rapid capture of field data, asset tracking, and automatic transfer of the data to a GIS database. A pre-defined grammar allows observations to be continuously captured along with GPS location and time, and stored on the field mobile unit. A mobile unit's location is tracked in real time or post processed through wireless RF transmission of location information between the mobile unit and a central processing station. The captured data is electronically transferred to a central processing station for quality assurance and automatic population of the GIS database. The system provides for automatic correlation of field data with other GIS database layers. Tools to generate predefined or user defined reports, work orders, and general data queries allow exploitation of the GIS database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Terry Edward Ford, John Anthony Yotka, Richard James Turek,
  • Patent number: 6272457
    Abstract: A data collection and automatic database population system which combines global positioning system (GPS), speech recognition software, radio frequency (RF) communications and geographic information system (GIS) to allow rapid capture of field data, asset tracking and automatic transfer of the data to a GIS database. A pre-defined grammar allows observations to be continuously captured, GPS location and time to be captured and stored on the field unit. Other sensor data is combined with the observations and combined with GPS and time information. A mobile unit's location is tracked real time or post processed through wireless RF transmission of location information between the mobile unit and a central processing station. Real time position correction is provided by Differential GPS (DGPS). The captured data is electronically transferred to a central processing station for operator performed quality assurance and automatic population of the GIS database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Datria Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Edward Ford, John Anthony Yotka, Richard James Turek, Jr.