Patents by Inventor Massimiliano TINTO
Massimiliano TINTO 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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Patent number: 11869739Abstract: An electrical device assembly and method to attach an isolated single stud fuse assembly to an electrical device are disclosed. The electrical device assembly consists of multiple studs, one or more of which is replaced with the isolated single stud fuse. A conductive copper landing zone receives an electrically isolated steel stud. When the landing pad assembly is orbital riveted into a plastic housing of the electrical device, the stud is locked into the housing permanently. Electrical devices such as disconnect switches and power distribution modules, both of which include multiple studs, are good candidates for being adapted with the single stud fuse assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Schwartz, Tiziano Bianchin, Massimiliano Tinto
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Patent number: 11842876Abstract: A single bolt fuse assembly and method to connect a single bolt fuse to a circuit or device are disclosed. The single bolt fuse assembly enables the single bolt fuse to be used on any electrical device having a hole suitable for receiving a threaded shaft and connectable to a circuit or device that electrically connects to a female battery or power cable. The apparatus includes a separate high-conductive metal terminal that mates with the stud that mechanically attaches the fuse between the electrical devices. The stud is insulated to avoid becoming part of the electrical circuit and to ensure proper operation of the fuse. By mechanically attaching the stud to the metal terminal, the stud is unlikely to get separated from the fuse.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Tiziano Bianchin, Massimiliano Tinto, Andrew J. Jozwiak, Geoffrey Schwartz
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Publication number: 20230215677Abstract: An electrical device assembly and method to attach an isolated single stud fuse assembly to an electrical device are disclosed. The electrical device assembly consists of multiple studs, one or more of which is replaced with the isolated single stud fuse. A conductive copper landing zone receives an electrically isolated steel stud. When the landing pad assembly is orbital riveted into a plastic housing of the electrical device, the stud is locked into the housing permanently. Electrical devices such as disconnect switches and power distribution modules, both of which include multiple studs, are good candidates for being adapted with the single stud fuse assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Schwartz, TIZIANO BIANCHIN, MASSIMILIANO TINTO
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Patent number: 11636994Abstract: An electrical device assembly and method to attach an isolated single stud fuse assembly to an electrical device are disclosed. The electrical device assembly consists of multiple studs, one or more of which is replaced with the isolated single stud fuse. A conductive copper landing zone receives an electrically isolated steel stud. When the landing pad assembly is orbital riveted into a plastic housing of the electrical device, the stud is locked into the housing permanently. Electrical devices such as disconnect switches and power distribution modules, both of which include multiple studs, are good candidates for being adapted with the single stud fuse assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Schwartz, Tiziano Bianchin, Massimiliano Tinto
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Publication number: 20220406551Abstract: A single bolt fuse assembly and method to connect a single bolt fuse to a circuit or device are disclosed. The single bolt fuse assembly enables the single bolt fuse to be used on any electrical device having a hole suitable for receiving a threaded shaft and connectable to a circuit or device that electrically connects to a female battery or power cable. The apparatus includes a separate high-conductive metal terminal that mates with the stud that mechanically attaches the fuse between the electrical devices. The stud is insulated to avoid becoming part of the electrical circuit and to ensure proper operation of the fuse. By mechanically attaching the stud to the metal terminal, the stud is unlikely to get separated from the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: TIZIANO BIANCHIN, MASSIMILIANO TINTO, ANDREW J. JOZWIAK, GEOFFREY SCHWARTZ
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Patent number: 11469070Abstract: A single bolt fuse assembly and method to connect a single bolt fuse to a circuit or device are disclosed. The single bolt fuse assembly enables the single bolt fuse to be used on any electrical device having a hole suitable for receiving a threaded shaft and connectable to a circuit or device that electrically connects to a female battery or power cable. The apparatus includes a separate high-conductive metal terminal that mates with the stud that mechanically attaches the fuse between the electrical devices. The stud is insulated to avoid becoming part of the electrical circuit and to ensure proper operation of the fuse. By mechanically attaching the stud to the metal terminal, the stud is unlikely to get separated from the fuse.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Tiziano Bianchin, Massimiliano Tinto, Andrew J. Jozwiak, Geoffrey Schwartz
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Publication number: 20220310348Abstract: An electrical device assembly and method to attach an isolated single stud fuse assembly to an electrical device are disclosed. The electrical device assembly consists of multiple studs, one or more of which is replaced with the isolated single stud fuse. A conductive copper landing zone receives an electrically isolated steel stud. When the landing pad assembly is orbital riveted into a plastic housing of the electrical device, the stud is locked into the housing permanently. Electrical devices such as disconnect switches and power distribution modules, both of which include multiple studs, are good candidates for being adapted with the single stud fuse assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Schwartz, TIZIANO BIANCHIN, MASSIMILIANO TINTO
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Publication number: 20220277918Abstract: A single bolt fuse assembly and method to connect a single bolt fuse to a circuit or device are disclosed. The single bolt fuse assembly enables the single bolt fuse to be used on any electrical device having a hole suitable for receiving a threaded shaft and connectable to a circuit or device that electrically connects to a female battery or power cable. The apparatus includes a separate high-conductive metal terminal that mates with the stud that mechanically attaches the fuse between the electrical devices. The stud is insulated to avoid becoming part of the electrical circuit and to ensure proper operation of the fuse. By mechanically attaching the stud to the metal terminal, the stud is unlikely to get separated from the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: TIZIANO BIANCHIN, MASSIMILIANO TINTO, ANDREW J. JOZWIAK, GEOFFREY SCHWARTZ
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Patent number: 11417490Abstract: A fuse module including a mounting block having a through-hole extending therethrough, a fuse including an upper portion disposed on a top of the mounting block and having a through-hole, a lower portion disposed on a bottom of the mounting block and having a through-hole, and a fusible element disposed adjacent a sidewall of the mounting block and connecting the upper portion to the lower portion, the fuse module further including a housing having a main body portion encasing the mounting block and the fuse, the main body portion having apertures in top and bottom surfaces thereof aligned with the through-hole of the mounting block, and a cap portion connected to the main body portion and disposed over the fusible element, the cap portion having surface features extending from an interior surface thereof for absorbing energy upon occurrence of an overcurrent condition in the fuse.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventors: Davide Mantoan, Massimiliano Tinto
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Patent number: 11195683Abstract: A single bolt fuse assembly and method to connect a single bolt fuse to a circuit or device are disclosed. The single bolt fuse assembly enables the single bolt fuse to be used on any electrical device having a hole suitable for receiving a threaded shaft and connectable to a circuit or device that electrically connects to a female battery or power cable. The apparatus includes a separate high-conductive metal terminal that mates with the stud that mechanically attaches the fuse between the electrical devices. The stud is insulated to avoid becoming part of the electrical circuit and to ensure proper operation of the fuse. By mechanically attaching the stud to the metal terminal, the stud is unlikely to get separated from the fuse.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Tiziano Bianchin, Massimiliano Tinto, Andrew J. Jozwiak, Geoffrey Schwartz
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Publication number: 20200203110Abstract: A fuse module including a mounting block having a through-hole extending therethrough, a fuse including an upper portion disposed on a top of the mounting block and having a through-hole, a lower portion disposed on a bottom of the mounting block and having a through-hole, and a fusible element disposed adjacent a sidewall of the mounting block and connecting the upper portion to the lower portion, the fuse module further including a housing having a main body portion encasing the mounting block and the fuse, the main body portion having apertures in top and bottom surfaces thereof aligned with the through-hole of the mounting block, and a cap portion connected to the main body portion and disposed over the fusible element, the cap portion having surface features extending from an interior surface thereof for absorbing energy upon occurrence of an overcurrent condition in the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Davide Mantoan, Massimiliano Tinto
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Patent number: 8716616Abstract: A main switch for electrical systems of vehicles, comprising an outer casing projecting from which is a plurality of electrical contacts that are to be connected to cables of the electrical system, wherein the casing has a base that is to rest on a supporting plate of the vehicle, said base being fixed by means of screws to the supporting plate, wherein the base is provided with two pairs of fixing elements having respective holes that are to be engaged by said screws, said fixing elements being insertable in the respective seats of the base in two different positions to which there correspond different distances between the centers of the fixing elements of each pair.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Menber's S.p.A.Inventors: Per Anders Forsberg, Massimiliano Tinto
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Publication number: 20120085630Abstract: A main switch for electrical systems of vehicles, comprising an outer casing projecting from which is a plurality of electrical contacts that are to be connected to cables of the electrical system, wherein the casing has a base that is to rest on a supporting plate of the vehicle, said base being fixed by means of screws to the supporting plate, wherein the base is provided with two pairs of fixing elements having respective holes that are to be engaged by said screws, said fixing elements being insertable in the respective seats of the base in two different positions to which there correspond different distances between the centres of the fixing elements of each pair.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: MENBER'S S.P.A.Inventors: Pierre FORSBERG, Massimiliano TINTO