Patents by Inventor Phillip G. Seminara

Phillip G. Seminara 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).

  • Patent number: 7307495
    Abstract: An electrical filter assembly including a housing; at least one electrical wire extending into the housing; and a filter subassembly on the housing, the filter subassembly comprising a lead frame and a filter circuit connected to the lead frame. The filter circuit has a plurality of capacitors attached to the lead frame as a modular block. The lead frame comprises at least one insulation displacement contact section which makes electrical connection with the at least one electrical wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Bruce McLauchlan, William R. Lyons, Joshy Thomas, Richard A. Schmidt, Jr., Michael S. Glick, Phillip G. Seminara, Cecil Brown
  • Patent number: 7162388
    Abstract: A vehicle air bag electrical system including an air bag control module; electrical conductors connected to the control module; an electrical connector connected to the electrical conductors; and a filter circuit coupled to the electrical conductors. The filter circuit includes a plurality of capacitors provided as a module. The electrical connector is adapted to be connected to an air bag gas initiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Johannes, George H. Williamson, Michael S. Glick, Richard A. Schmidt, Jr., Matthew G. Major, Phillip G. Seminara, William R. Lyons, Cecil Brown, Glen Sparks
  • Patent number: 6964579
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a receiving area for receiving a portion of a mating connector; coaxial electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a ferrite member located in the housing. The housing comprises ribs projecting inwardly into the receiving area. The ribs are adapted to allow the housing to be mated to the mating connector in at least two orientations. When the electrical connector is attached to the mating connector, the ribs are adapted to prevent rotation of the housing relative to the mating connector. The electrical connector further includes a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably attached to the housing. The CPA member includes a portion adapted to contact a section of a second one of the electrical contacts to move the section when the CPA member is moved from an unlatched position towards a latch position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip G. Seminara, William R. Lyons, Cecil Brown, Franklin Anthony Holub
  • Publication number: 20040248475
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a receiving area for receiving a portion of a mating connector; coaxial electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a ferrite member located in the housing. The housing comprises ribs projecting inwardly into the receiving area. The ribs are adapted to allow the housing to be mated to the mating connector in at least two orientations. When the electrical connector is attached to the mating connector, the ribs are adapted to prevent rotation of the housing relative to the mating connector. The electrical connector further includes a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably attached to the housing. The CPA member includes a portion adapted to contact a section of a second one of the electrical contacts to move the section when the CPA member is moved from an unlatched position towards a latch position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip G. Seminara, William R. Lyons, Cecil Brown, Franklin Anthony Holub
  • Patent number: 6811424
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing, electrical contacts and a connector position assurance (CPA) member. The housing has deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arms. The latch arms are movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The CPA member is movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The CPA member includes a first section and a deflectable second section. The second section includes a cam surface for contacting a housing of the mating electrical connector and being deflected as the CPA member is moved from the open position to the closed position and an interference portion adapted to contact the latch arms when the latch arms are not in their latched position such that the CPA member is blocked from reaching the closed position unless the latch arms are in their latched positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip G. Seminara, William R. Lyons, Cecil Brown
  • Publication number: 20040192099
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing, electrical contacts and a connector position assurance (CPA) member. The housing has deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arms. The latch arms are movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The CPA member is movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The CPA member includes a first section and a deflectable second section. The second section includes a cam surface for contacting a housing of the mating electrical connector and being deflected as the CPA member is moved from the open position to the closed position and an interference portion adapted to contact the latch arms when the latch arms are not in their latched position such that the CPA member is blocked from reaching the closed position unless the latch arms are in their latched positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip G. Seminara, William R. Lyons, Cecil Brown
  • Patent number: 6641442
    Abstract: An electrical coaxial connector ground terminal comprising a first connection section and a second connection section. The first connection section is adapted for connecting the terminal to an electrical conductor. The second connection section is connected to the first connection section for removably electrically connecting the terminal to a mating terminal. The second connection section comprises a general C shaped section with protrusions spaced along an outer perimeter side of the general C shaped section. The protrusions form outwardly facing contact surfaces for the second connection section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip G. Seminara, William R. Lyons