Patents by Inventor Martin Pineda
Martin Pineda 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).
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Publication number: 20240154402Abstract: A temperature sensing tape is provided and can include an insulating support structure and at least one temperature sensing element disposed on the insulating support structure wherein the at least one temperature sensing element can be formed from a single polymer mixture that includes two or more polymers, and wherein each of the two or more polymers can have a respective, different crystallinity point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Sergio Fuentes Godinez, Marco Doms, Oluwaseun K. Oyewole, Aalok Bhatt, Francois Perraud, Martin Pineda
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Patent number: 11309484Abstract: A device may include an inner layer comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) material. The device may also include a first interface layer, disposed on a first side of the inner layer, and a second interface layer, disposed on a second side of the inner layer. The first interface layer and the second interface layer may comprise a mixture of PVDF material and a scavenger component.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Yuriy B. Matus, Martin Pineda, Edward W. Rutter, Jr.
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Patent number: 10902983Abstract: A PPTC device is provided. The PPTC device may include a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed opposite the first electrode. The PPTC device may include a PPTC layer, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the PPTC layer comprising a polymer matrix formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Rutter, Jr., Yuriy B. Matus, Martin Pineda
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Patent number: 10895609Abstract: A circuit protection device including a primary fuse, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a secondary fuse electrically connected in series with one another and in parallel with the primary fuse, the secondary fuse formed of a quantity of solder disposed on a dielectric surface, wherein the dielectric surface exhibits a de-wetting characteristic relative to the solder such that, when the solder is melted, the solder draws away from the dielectric surface to create a galvanic opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Yuriy Borisovich Matus, Martin Pineda, Kedar V. Bhatawadekar
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Publication number: 20200357543Abstract: A PPTC device is provided. The PPTC device may include a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed opposite the first electrode. The PPTC device may include a PPTC layer, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the PPTC layer comprising a polymer matrix formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Rutter, JR., Yuriy B. Matus, Martin Pineda
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Publication number: 20200355736Abstract: A circuit protection device including a primary fuse, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a secondary fuse electrically connected in series with one another and in parallel with the primary fuse, the secondary fuse formed of a quantity of solder disposed on a dielectric surface, wherein the dielectric surface exhibits a de-wetting characteristic relative to the solder such that, when the solder is melted, the solder draws away from the dielectric surface to create a galvanic opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Yuriy Borisovich Matus, Martin Pineda, Kedar V. Bhatawadekar
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Patent number: 10784026Abstract: A PPTC device is provided. The PPTC device may include a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed opposite the first electrode. The PPTC device may include a PPTC layer, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the PPTC layer comprising a polymer matrix formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Rutter, Jr., Yuriy B. Matus, Martin Pineda
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Publication number: 20200234857Abstract: A PPTC device is provided. The PPTC device may include a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed opposite the first electrode. The PPTC device may include a PPTC layer, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the PPTC layer comprising a polymer matrix formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Edward W. Rutter, JR., Yuriy B. Matus, Martin Pineda
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Publication number: 20200227622Abstract: A device may include an inner layer comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) material. The device may also include a first interface layer, disposed on a first side of the inner layer, and a second interface layer, disposed on a second side of the inner layer. The first interface layer and the second interface layer may comprise a mixture of PVDF material and a scavenger component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Yuriy B. Matus, Martin Pineda, Edward W. Rutter, JR.
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Patent number: 10615669Abstract: A protection device may include a resistor, the resistor including a first end for coupling between a load and a second end for coupling to a DC source. The protection device may also include a capacitor having a first terminal coupled between the second end of the resistor and the DC source, and a second terminal coupled to ground, the capacitor further comprising a capacitor body, wherein the capacitor body comprises a ferroelectric material.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Yuriy B. Matus, Kedar Bhatawadekar, Martin Pineda, Werner Johler
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Publication number: 20190222100Abstract: A protection device may include a resistor, the resistor including a first end for coupling between a load and a second end for coupling to a DC source. The protection device may also include a capacitor having a first terminal coupled between the second end of the resistor and the DC source, and a second terminal coupled to ground, the capacitor further comprising a capacitor body, wherein the capacitor body comprises a ferroelectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Yuriy B. Matus, Kedar Bhatawadekar, Martin Pineda, Werner Johler
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Patent number: 10204757Abstract: A fuse suitable for arc quenching is disclosed. The fuse incorporates a high-resistive material or element placed in parallel relationship with the fusible element to mitigate, minimize and/or prevent arcing during an overcurrent condition. By incorporating a high-resistive material or element in parallel with a fusible element an alternate or second path for current flow during an overcurrent condition is provided. As such, during normal operating conditions, current travels through the fusible element. However, during an overcurrent condition, the resistance through the fusible element increases. Once the resistance through the fusible element is greater than the resistance through the high-resistive material or element, the current will bypass the fusible element and travel through the high-resistive material or element. In this manner, arcing through the fusible element during the overcurrent condition can be prevented or minimized.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: Martin Pineda, Kedar Bhatawadekar, Dong Yu
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Publication number: 20180366293Abstract: A fuse suitable for arc quenching is disclosed. The fuse incorporates a high-resistive material or element placed in parallel relationship with the fusible element to mitigate, minimize and/or prevent arcing during an overcurrent condition. By incorporating a high-resistive material or element in parallel with a fusible element an alternate or second path for current flow during an overcurrent condition is provided. As such, during normal operating conditions, current travels through the fusible element. However, during an overcurrent condition, the resistance through the fusible element increases. Once the resistance through the fusible element is greater than the resistance through the high-resistive material or element, the current will bypass the fusible element and travel through the high-resistive material or element. In this manner, arcing through the fusible element during the overcurrent condition can be prevented or minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Martin Pineda, Kedar Bhatawadekar, Dong Yu
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Patent number: 7148785Abstract: A circuit protection device (31) suitable for surface mounting on a substrate (19). The device has a laminar PTC resistive element (3) which is composed of a conductive polymer composition and is positioned between first and second electrodes (5,7). Attached to the first electrode is a first electrical terminal (33) containing an electrically conductive material which has a first attachment portion (35) connected to a first flexible portion (39) by means of a first connection portion (47). At least part of the first flexible portion is free of attachment to the first electrode. The first attachment portion is coplanar with at least one of the first connection portion and the first flexible portion. The first attachment portion may contain a slot (49) and a solid hinge portion (51).Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Paul N. Becker, Sirikhit Maniraj, Martin Pineda, Anthony Vranicar, Francis M. Yankello, Frank Wasilewski
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Publication number: 20040218329Abstract: A circuit protection device (31) suitable for surface mounting on a substrate (19). The device has a laminar PTC resistive element (3) which is composed of a conductive polymer composition and is positioned between first and second electrodes (5,7). Attached to the first electrode is a first electrical terminal (33) containing an electrically conductive material which has a first attachment portion (35) connected to a first flexible portion (39) by means of a first connection portion (47). At least part of the first flexible portion is free of attachment to the first electrode. The first attachment portion is coplanar with at least one of the first connection portion and the first flexible portion. The first attachment portion may contain a slot (49) and a solid hinge portion (51).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Paul N. Becker, Sirikhit Maniraj, Martin Pineda, Anthony Vranicar, Francis M. Yankello, Frank Wasilewski
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Patent number: 5303115Abstract: A circuit protection device in which a PTC element made from a PTC composition includes or has at a boundary thereof a mechanical stress riser. The device will be tripped by, and provide reversible protection against, a first set of fault conditions, and will also provide protection at least one time against a second, more severe, set of fault conditions which cause physical disruption of the device and which cause the device to have a substantially infinite resistance. Devices of the invention are useful in protecting against relatively high voltages.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Raychem CorporationInventors: Deepak Nayar, William C. Beadling, Thanh U. Chung, Martin Pineda