Patents by Inventor Mark Edwin Lauermann

Mark Edwin Lauermann 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).

  • JUNCTION BOX
    Publication number: 20130048334
    Abstract: A junction box for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system having a mating conductor. The junction box includes a housing configured to be mounted on the PV module, the housing comprising a mating interface and an opening formed in the housing for engaging foil of the PV module. The housing is configured to mate with a mating conductor of the power distribution system at the mating interface. Engagement features positioned in the housing to secure a component form an electrical connection between foil of the PV module and the mating conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul David ROMAN, JR., Stephen Daniel GHERARDINI, Mark Edwin LAUERMANN, Steve Douglas SATTAZAHN
  • Solar box and two position solar connectors
    Patent number: 7914298
    Abstract: A connecting box, gland nut, and electrical connector for the solar connector industry is disclosed. The connecting box, the gland nut, and the electrical connector require a tool to disengage, are being resistant to external environmental stressors, and/or provide the ability to monitor information regarding the connecting box, the gland nut, and/or the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Lauermann, Thomas A. Brungard, David Cours, Christopher George Daily, Scott S. Duesterhoeft, Stephen Daniel Gherardini
  • Junction box for photovoltaic modules
    Patent number: 7824189
    Abstract: A junction box is provided for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system having a mating connector. The junction box includes a housing having a mounting side configured to be mounted on the PV module. The housing includes a mating interface and an opening extending into the housing through the mounting side. The housing is configured to mate with the mating connector of the power distribution system at the mating interface. An electrical contact is held by the housing. The electrical contact includes an integrally formed, one-piece body. The body of the electrical contact includes a base, a mating end extending from the base, and a PV module end extending from the base. The base of the body of the electrical contact is held within the opening of the housing such that the mating end extends along the mating interface for engagement with the mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Lauermann, Daniel Eugene Stahl
  • JUNCTION BOX FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    Publication number: 20100263714
    Abstract: A junction box is provided for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system having a mating connector. The junction box includes a housing having a mounting side configured to be mounted on the PV module. The housing includes a mating interface and an opening extending into the housing through the mounting side. The housing is configured to mate with the mating connector of the power distribution system at the mating interface. An electrical contact is held by the housing. The electrical contact includes an integrally formed, one-piece body. The body of the electrical contact includes a base, a mating end extending from the base, and a PV module end extending from the base. The base of the body of the electrical contact is held within the opening of the housing such that the mating end extends along the mating interface for engagement with the mating connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Lauermann, Daniel Eugene Stahl
  • SOLAR BOX AND TWO POSITION SOLAR CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20100093231
    Abstract: A connecting box, gland nut, and electrical connector for the solar connector industry is disclosed. The connecting box, the gland nut, and the electrical connector require a tool to disengage, are being resistant to external environmental stressors, and/or provide the ability to monitor information regarding the connecting box, the gland nut, and/or the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Edwin LAUERMANN, Thomas A. BRUNGARD, David COURS, Christopher George DAILY, Scott S. DUESTERHOEFT, Stephen Daniel GHERARDINI
  • Electrical connector housing
    Patent number: D713799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Buck, Stuart C. Stoner, Steven E. Minich, Douglas M. Johnescu, Stephen B. Smith, Lewis Robin Johnson, Mark Edwin Lauermann
  • Ground plate for an electrical connector
    Patent number: D714227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Buck, Stuart C. Stoner, Steven E. Minich, Douglas M. Johnescu, Stephen B. Smith, Lewis Robin Johnson, Mark Edwin Lauermann