Patents by Inventor Martin Szelag

Martin Szelag 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: 20130099452
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element (1) for sealing between an electric line (2) and a housing (100). In order to provide a sealing element (1) for a plurality of different line diameters, provision is made according to the invention for the sealing element (1) to have an elastically expandable inner sleeve (5) which has, in an axial direction (X) of the sealing element (1), a passage opening (4) for the line (2) which has at least one inner sealing surface (6a, 6b) extending along its inner periphery (6), an outer sleeve (10) surrounding the inner sleeve (5), which outer sleeve has at least one outer sealing surface (11a, 11b) extending along its outer periphery (11), and comprises at least one compensation section (7a-d) which is designed to be compressible in a radial direction (Y, Z) of the sealing element (1) and has a yieldingness which is greater than the yieldingness of the outer sleeve (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Hein, Martin Szelag, Andreas Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20120315790
    Abstract: The invention relates to a contact means (100) for attaching an end of a cable (110). The contact means (100) has a casing (300) with an inner chamber (320) for receiving a section of the cable (110) in the region of the cable end, and a pull relief element (200, 201, 202, 203) which can be fastened to the casing (300) in the inner chamber (320), with a pull relief section (220, 221, 222, 223) and at least one contacting section (240, 241). The pull relief section (220, 221, 222, 223) is formed to fix a cable sheath (120) of the cable (110). The contacting section (240, 241) is formed to contact a shield (130) of the cable (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics AMP GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Hein, Martin Szelag, Karl-Heinz Hess, Martin Schmitt, Dennis Feldmann, Hermann Schenk, Achim Pfeffer, Thomas Gerlach, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
  • Patent number: 8192224
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical plug connector (1) for an electrical cable (2), with a strand guide (10) which is provided on the electrical plug connector (1) so as to be able to move, wherein the strand guide (10) or the electrical plug connector (1) has a release means (112, 212) which can be used to separate the strand guide (10) from the electrical plug connector (1). The invention further relates to a manufactured electrical cable with an electrical plug connector (1) according to the invention; and also to an electrical or electronic apparatus or component, with an electrical plug connector (1) according to the invention or a manufactured electrical cable according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20110230065
    Abstract: A connector housing according to the invention has at least one connector for electrical connection with a complementary plug-in element, a base, which is designed for mounting on a printed circuit board, and a light guide arranged in or on the connector housing. The light guide terminates flush with the bottom of the base provided for mounting on the printed circuit board or projects therebeyond. An arrangement according to the invention comprises a printed circuit board with at least one via, at least one luminescent element for emitting electromagnetic radiation and at least one connector housing with at least one light guide for receiving and guiding electromagnetic radiation. The connector housing is arranged in such a way on a first side of the printed circuit board and the luminescent element is arranged in such a way on a second side of the printed circuit board that the luminescent element, when switched on, radiates through the via in the printed circuit board into the light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20110212652
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical plug connector (1) for an electrical cable (2), with a strand guide (10) which is provided on the electrical plug connector (1) so as to be able to move, wherein the strand guide (10) or the electrical plug connector (1) has a release means (112, 212) which can be used to separate the strand guide (10) from the electrical plug connector (1). The invention further relates to a manufactured electrical cable with an electrical plug connector (1) according to the invention; and also to an electrical or electronic apparatus or component, with an electrical plug connector (1) according to the invention or a manufactured electrical cable according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 7824207
    Abstract: A plug-in connector is provided that can be released easily and reliably from an assigned mating connector, and has increased lifetime. The plug-in connector includes a plug head and a sliding sleeve. The plug head has a hollow body with at least one cable connector, and at least two locks located on at least one surface of the body. The locks are connected by a bridge, and extend in a sliding direction. Each lock includes at least one free end. The sliding sleeve includes an opening to receive the plug head in a sliding direction and is movable in an axial direction relative to the plug head. An unlocking element is located on an inner side of the opening and positioned to contact the bridge of the plug head. The unlocking element pushes against the locks when the sliding sleeve moves in the sliding direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
  • Patent number: 7815462
    Abstract: An electric plug having a first connection region, a second connection region, and a contact carrier. The first connection region, having at least one vertical contact, is provided for connecting at least one electrical conductor, while the second connection region includes at least one horizontal contact for contacting a counter connector which is to be connected to the electric plug. The contact carrier includes an upper surface on which the vertical and horizontal contacts are provided, with the contact carrier being configured to electrically interconnect the first and second connection regions. Furthermore, the contact carrier is arranged in a housing, forming a datum plane on the lower side of the housing in the plug-in direction, with the upper surface of the contact carrier is arranged in an inclined position with respect to the datum plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Rudolf E. Kraemer, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20100173513
    Abstract: A plug-in connector is provided that can be released easily and reliably from an assigned mating connector, and has increased lifetime. The plug-in connector includes a plug head and a sliding sleeve. The plug head has a hollow body with at least one cable connector, and at least two locks located on at least one surface of the body. The locks are connected by a bridge, and extend in a sliding direction. Each lock includes at least one free end. The sliding sleeve includes an opening to receive the plug head in a sliding direction and is movable in an axial direction relative to the plug head. An unlocking element is located on an inner side of the opening and positioned to contact the bridge of the plug head. The unlocking element pushes against the locks when the sliding sleeve moves in the sliding direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
  • Publication number: 20090305543
    Abstract: An electric plug having a first connection region, a second connection region, and a contact carrier. The first connection region, having at least one vertical contact, is provided for connecting at least one electrical conductor, while the second connection region includes at least one horizontal contact for contacting a counter connector which is to be connected to the electric plug. The contact carrier includes an upper surface on which the vertical and horizontal contacts are provided, with the contact carrier being configured to electrically interconnect the first and second connection regions. Furthermore, the contact carrier is arranged in a housing, forming a datum plane on the lower side of the housing in the plug-in direction, with the upper surface of the contact carrier is arranged in an inclined position with respect to the datum plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Rudolf E. Kraemer, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 7578695
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector with a housing for accepting an electrical cable with at least an electric wire and a sheathing. On the housing, a holding element is fixed that has a holding tab, the holding tab being arranged at an angle to a longitudinal direction of the electrical cable, and an edge of the holding tab being provided for engaging the sheathing of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AmP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 7572140
    Abstract: An electrical plug comprises first and second housings rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The first and second housings each have contact elements arranged therein. A cable end seating is arranged between the first and second housings. The cable end seating has a first surface facing the first housing and an opposing second surface facing the second housing. The first and second surfaces are each provided with at least one seating for receiving a conductor element of a cable to be connected to the plug. The contact elements electrically contact the conductor elements when the first and second housings are in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt, Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck
  • Patent number: 7559790
    Abstract: An electrical plug module includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing has terminal contacts and insulation displacement contacts arranged therein. Each of the insulation displacement contacts is electrically connected to one of the terminal contacts. The second housing has wire receiving openings for receiving individual conductors of a cable. The wire receiving openings correspond to the insulation displacement contacts and are arranged in at least two separate planes. The first housing and the second housing are rotatable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The individual conductors are insertable into the wire receiving openings in the open position and are electrically connected to the insulation displacement contacts in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20080200059
    Abstract: An electrical plug module includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing has terminal contacts and insulation displacement contacts arranged therein. Each of the insulation displacement contacts is electrically connected to one of the terminal contacts. The second housing has wire receiving openings for receiving individual conductors of a cable. The wire receiving openings correspond to the insulation displacement contacts and are arranged in at least two separate planes. The first housing and the second housing are rotatable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The individual conductors are insertable into the wire receiving openings in the open position and are electrically connected to the insulation displacement contacts in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20080096417
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector with a housing for accepting an electrical cable with at least an electric wire and a sheathing. On the housing, a holding element is fixed that has a holding tab, the holding tab being arranged at an angle to a longitudinal direction of the electrical cable, and an edge of the holding tab being provided for engaging the sheathing of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20080050965
    Abstract: An electrical plug comprises first and second housings rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The first and second housings each have contact elements arranged therein. A cable end seating is arranged between the first and second housings. The cable end seating has a first surface facing the first housing and an opposing second surface facing the second housing. The first and second surfaces are each provided with at least one seating for receiving a conductor element of a cable to be connected to the plug. The contact elements electrically contact the conductor elements when the first and second housings are in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt, Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck
  • Patent number: 7255587
    Abstract: A plug (10) for connecting to a plug socket comprises a plug contact region (18) having one or more contacts for producing one or more electrical connections between the plug (10) and the plug socket. The plug also comprises a latch spring (32) having a first plug latching element (36) for connecting the plug (10) to a first socket latching element of the plug socket and a second plug latching element (38) for latching the plug (10) to a second socket latching element of the plug socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Guenter Feldmeier, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20060030192
    Abstract: A plug (10) for connecting to a plug socket comprises a plug contact region (18) having one or more contacts for producing one or more electrical connections between the plug (10) and the plug socket. The plug also comprises a latch spring (32) having a first plug latching element (36) for connecting the plug (10) to a first socket latching element of the plug socket and a second plug latching element (38) for latching the plug (10) to a second socket latching element of the plug socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Guenter Feldmeier, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 6887094
    Abstract: A shielded connection arrangement is provided for electrically connecting at least one multiple-conductor shielded electrical wire to a circuit carrier or the like, in particular for connecting an Ethernet line to an electrical device. The connection arrangement includes an electrically insulating housing 101 having a securable cover 102 and, located therein, insulation displacement contacts 103 for making contact with wire conductors 141 of the at least one electrical wire 14. Within the insulating housing 101 and/or below the cover 102 there is an electrically conductive shield plate 121 for shielding 12 the interior of the housing in a manner which is largely closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP, GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Franz Mueller, Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040110410
    Abstract: A shielded connection arrangement is provided for electrically connecting at least one multiple-conductor shielded electrical wire to a circuit carrier or the like, in particular for connecting an Ethernet line to an electrical device. The connection arrangement includes an electrically insulating housing 101 having a securable cover 102 and, located therein, insulation displacement contacts 103 for making contact with wire conductors 141 of the at least one electrical wire 14. Within the insulating housing 101 and/or below the cover 102 there is an electrically conductive shield plate 121 for shielding 12 the interior of the housing in a manner which is largely closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Franz Mueller, Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6582249
    Abstract: An apparatus for making contact with a foil conductor, in particular of a solar module, the apparatus having a housing, a first connecting region for connecting to the foil conductor, and a second connecting region with at least one contact for connecting at least one plug connector. At least one conductor rail connects the contact to the foil conductor. The conductor rail has a contact region for detachable connection to the foil conductor. The conductor rail has a terminal area for receiving electronic modules, for example a diode or lead portions. Each conductor rail is connected to the contact of the second connecting region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Klaus-Peter Goetz, Guenter Feldmeier, Heinz Scherer, Martin Szelag, Andreas Woeber