Patents by Inventor Jason Degen

Jason Degen 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: 12237610
    Abstract: The invention generally provides a connector recording system or platform that includes a recording system designed to interact with a connector system to read an indicia and then transfer, store, and display information associated with the positioning of the connector system in the installed component or device. The connector system includes a male housing assembly, a female housing assembly coupled to the male housing assembly in a connected state, and a connector position assurance assembly with the indicia and a locking member that is movable between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the locking member secures the male housing assembly to the female housing assembly and the indicia can be read by the scanner to signal that the connector position assurance assembly is in the locked position. In the unlocked position, the indicia is in a state that does not allow the scanner to obtain information from the indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter
  • Patent number: 12191054
    Abstract: A busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device or system. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen
  • Publication number: 20240387071
    Abstract: The invention generally provides a busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: James DAWSON, Jason DEGEN, Neal DEVINE
  • Patent number: 12136500
    Abstract: A busbar for electrically connecting components in a power distribution system. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors formed from a first material and having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion. The first end, the second end, and the intermediate portion can be integrally formed with one another and stacked to provide the busbar with a first geometry. The intermediate portion includes a handling section with a rigidity that is less than a rigidity of a corresponding section of a reference busbar that has (a) a geometry that substantially matches the first geometry and (b) has a single conductor formed from a material substantially similar to the first material. The handling section is formed using an edge-based fusion process that fuses a portion of the conductors together to form a single consolidated conductor in that section of the busbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Neal Devine
  • Patent number: 12132286
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector system that provides a sealed and grounded electrical connection for a component of a power management system, like those found in a battery-powered motor vehicle. The connector system includes a male connector assembly and an adaptor assembly. The adaptor assembly includes: (i) a capacitor assembly, (ii) a female terminal assembly, and (iii) a busbar assembly. An internal electrical connection state is defined when: (a) the female terminal assembly is electrically coupled to the capacitor assembly, (b) the capacitor assembly is electrically coupled to the busbar assembly, and (c) the busbar assembly is electrically coupled to an extent of the component of the power management system. In the internal electrical connection state, the electrical couplings are sealed from the external environment which increases the operating life, durability and reliability of the adaptor assembly, the connector system and the power management system component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jeffrey Chojnacki, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter
  • Publication number: 20240347956
    Abstract: The connector system is configured for use in a power distribution system of a motor vehicle, and wherein the connector system includes a female housing, female terminal assembly, and a female interlock (FIL) assembly. The female housing having an arrangement of side walls that define a receptacle that is configured to receive the female terminal assembly. The female interlock (FIL) assembly positioned within the female terminal assembly that resides within the receptacle of the female housing to define a fully assembled female state SFAF, whereby the FIL assembly is configured to be coupled to an interlock circuit that prevents electrical current from flowing through the female terminal assembly prior to connection of the female terminal assembly to a male terminal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter
  • Publication number: 20240322476
    Abstract: The invention provides a connector system for use in a power distribution system, which can be found in a motor vehicle, and includes features that increase the safety, durability and reliability of the connector system and the power distribution system. The connector system includes a female connector assembly with a female housing, a female terminal assembly that is inserted into the female housing using a first force, and a touchproof member inserted into the female terminal assembly using a second force oriented opposite the first force. The touch-proof member prevents insertion of a foreign object into the female terminal assembly. The connector system also includes a male connector assembly with a male terminal assembly, and a male housing assembly with a touch-proof element opening that receives an extent of the touch-proof member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Jason DEGEN, James DAWSON, Jeffrey CHOJNACKI, Michael GNIEWEK, Eric AMMON
  • Publication number: 20240177885
    Abstract: A busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device or system. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen
  • Publication number: 20240145873
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery pack for use in a power management system of an application, such as a motor vehicle, ship or train. The battery pack includes a boltless busbar having a first male terminal assembly and a second male terminal assembly. A first battery module has: (i) an internal battery cell positioned within a battery module housing (ii) a boltless female connector assembly having a female first terminal housing associated with said battery module housing and a first female terminal assembly positioned within the first female terminal housing. A second battery module has: (i) an internal battery cell positioned within a battery module housing (ii) a boltless female connector assembly having a second female terminal housing associated with said battery module housing and a second female terminal assembly positioned within the second female terminal housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen
  • Patent number: 11929572
    Abstract: The connector system is configured for use in a power distribution system of a motor vehicle, and wherein the connector system includes a female housing, female terminal assembly, and a female interlock (FIL) assembly. The female housing having an arrangement of side walls that define a receptacle that is configured to receive the female terminal assembly. The female interlock (FIL) assembly positioned within the female terminal assembly that resides within the receptacle of the female housing to define a fully assembled female state SFAF, whereby the FIL assembly is configured to be coupled to an interlock circuit that prevents electrical current from flowing through the female terminal assembly prior to connection of the female terminal assembly to a male terminal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter
  • Publication number: 20240030668
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector system that provides a sealed and grounded electrical connection for a component of a power management system, like those found in a battery-powered motor vehicle. The connector system includes a male connector assembly and an adaptor assembly. The adaptor assembly includes: (i) a capacitor assembly, (ii) a female terminal assembly, and (iii) a busbar assembly. An internal electrical connection state is defined when: (a) the female terminal assembly is electrically coupled to the capacitor assembly, (b) the capacitor assembly is electrically coupled to the busbar assembly, and (c) the busbar assembly is electrically coupled to an extent of the component of the power management system. In the internal electrical connection state, the electrical couplings are sealed from the external environment which increases the operating life, durability and reliability of the adaptor assembly, the connector system and the power management system component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: James DAWSON, Jeffrey CHOJNACKI, Jason DEGEN, Brantley NATTER
  • Publication number: 20240014591
    Abstract: The invention generally provides a connector recording system or platform that includes a recording system designed to interact with a connector system to read an indicia and then transfer, store, and display information associated with the positioning of the connector system in the installed component or device. The connector system includes a male housing assembly, a female housing assembly coupled to the male housing assembly in a connected state, and a connector position assurance assembly with the indicia and a locking member that is movable between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the locking member secures the male housing assembly to the female housing assembly and the indicia can be read by the scanner to signal that the connector position assurance assembly is in the locked position. In the unlocked position, the indicia is in a state that does not allow the scanner to obtain information from the indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: James DAWSON, Jason DEGEN, Brantley NATTER
  • Patent number: 11862358
    Abstract: A busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device or system. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen
  • Patent number: 11721942
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector system that provides a sealed and grounded electrical connection for a component of a power management system, like those found in a battery-powered motor vehicle. The connector system includes a male connector assembly and an adaptor assembly. The adaptor assembly includes: (i) a capacitor assembly, (ii) a female terminal assembly, and (iii) a busbar assembly. An internal electrical connection state is defined when: (a) the female terminal assembly is electrically coupled to the capacitor assembly, (b) the capacitor assembly is electrically coupled to the busbar assembly, and (c) the busbar assembly is electrically coupled to an extent of the component of the power management system. In the internal electrical connection state, the electrical couplings are sealed from the external environment which increases the operating life, durability and reliability of the adaptor assembly, the connector system and the power management system component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jeffrey Chojnacki, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter
  • Patent number: 11721927
    Abstract: The invention generally provides a connector recording system or platform that includes a recording system designed to interact with a connector system to read an indicia and then transfer, store, and display information associated with the positioning of the connector system in the installed component or device. The connector system includes a male housing assembly, a female housing assembly coupled to the male housing assembly in a connected state, and a connector position assurance assembly with the indicia and a locking member that is movable between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the locking member secures the male housing assembly to the female housing assembly and the indicia can be read by the scanner to signal that the connector position assurance assembly is in the locked position. In the unlocked position, the indicia is in a state that does not allow the scanner to obtain information from the indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Royal Precision Products LLC
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter
  • Publication number: 20230178920
    Abstract: A connector system for electrically connecting a power source to other power distribution components or assemblies, for example in a motor vehicle. This connector system includes a male connector assembly with an electrically conductive male terminal assembly having a male terminal body and an internal spring assembly. The male terminal body includes contact arms with irregular outer peripheries configured to reduce the insertion force associated with the male terminal body. The internal spring assembly includes a spring member and a spring holder that ensures and maintains proper relative positioning or alignment of the internal spring member within the male terminal assembly. The connector system also includes a female connector assembly with a female terminal assembly that receives the male terminal assembly and the spring assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Brantley Natter, Mohamad Zeidan, Slobodan Pavlovic
  • Publication number: 20230154644
    Abstract: A busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device or system. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen
  • Publication number: 20230058367
    Abstract: The invention generally provides a busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen, Neal Devine
  • Patent number: 11488742
    Abstract: A busbar for use in mechanically and electrically connecting components in a device or system. The busbar includes a plurality of conductors arranged to provide two opposed end portions and an intermediate portion, wherein each of the conductors has a plurality of intermediate extents that traverse the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: James Dawson, Jason Degen
  • Publication number: 20220271468
    Abstract: The connector system is configured for use in a power distribution system of a motor vehicle, and wherein the connector system includes a female housing, female terminal assembly, and a female interlock (FIL) assembly. The female housing having an arrangement of side walls that define a receptacle that is configured to receive the female terminal assembly. The female interlock (FIL) assembly positioned within the female terminal assembly that resides within the receptacle of the female housing to define a fully assembled female state SFAF, whereby the FIL assembly is configured to be coupled to an interlock circuit that prevents electrical current from flowing through the female terminal assembly prior to connection of the female terminal assembly to a male terminal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: James DAWSON, Jason DEGEN, Brantley NATTER