Patents by Inventor Michael J. Spicer

Michael J. Spicer 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).

  • Photovoltaic module connector assemblies having cable strain relief
    Patent number: 8083540
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a connector housing having a plurality of sides that define an inner region of the connector housing and include opposite loading and mating sides. The connector housing has a cable channel located in the inner region that extends between the loading and mating sides and a slot oriented substantially transverse to the cable channel. The slot extends through the cable channel. The connector assembly also includes a conductive cable that is received in the cable channel and extends along a central cable axis. The conductive cable has an outer surface and is configured to electrically engage the PV module. The connector assembly also includes a retaining member that is inserted into the slot. The retaining member surrounds the conductive cable about the cable axis and grips the outer surface of the conductive cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Spicer, David T. Wilson
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES HAVING CABLE STRAIN RELIEF
    Publication number: 20110300741
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a connector housing having a plurality of sides that define an inner region of the connector housing and include opposite loading and mating sides. The connector housing has a cable channel located in the inner region that extends between the loading and mating sides and a slot oriented substantially transverse to the cable channel. The slot extends through the cable channel. The connector assembly also includes a conductive cable that is received in the cable channel and extends along a central cable axis. The conductive cable has an outer surface and is configured to electrically engage the PV module. The connector assembly also includes a retaining member that is inserted into the slot. The retaining member surrounds the conductive cable about the cable axis and grips the outer surface of the conductive cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. SPICER, DAVID T. WILSON