Patents by Inventor Terry A. George
Terry A. George 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: 20240014610Abstract: A method for making an RF connector having an outer conductor and an inner conductor includes the steps of plating the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the RF connector with at least one corrosion-resistant metallic material; dispensing and/or injecting a material comprising an epoxy phenol novolac based resin. in a volume between the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the connector; heating the RF connector with the injected material to a temperature between about 150° C. to about 380° C. in a substantially dry nitrogen-based environment; and allowing the RF connector to cool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Terry George Collins, Charlotte Diane Milia, Casey Roy Stein
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Patent number: 11804680Abstract: A method for making an RF connector having an outer conductor and an inner conductor includes the steps of plating the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the RF connector with at least one corrosion-resistant metallic material; dispensing and/or injecting a material comprising an epoxy phenol novolac based resin. in a volume between the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the connector; heating the RF connector with the injected material to a temperature between about 150° C. to about 380° C. in a substantially dry nitrogen-based environment; and allowing the RF connector to cool.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS RF LLCInventors: Terry George Collins, Charlotte Diane Milia, Casey Roy Stein
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Patent number: 11611185Abstract: A tool configured to apply a lubricant includes an insert disposed within a shroud of an electrical connector. The insert has a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto a seal wiping surface of the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Mathews, Ignacio Reyes Mata, Terry A. Morgan, Terry A. George, Sarah Guza
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Patent number: 11462854Abstract: An electrical connector including a mounting flange defining a mounting hole extending therethrough that is configured to receive a threaded fastener and a deformable crush rib extending from the mount flange and surrounding the mounting hole is presented herein. A method of assembling an electrical connector to a panel including the steps of inserting a fastener within a mounting hole of a mounting flange defining the mounting hole extending therethrough and a crush rib surrounding the mounting hole, applying a clamping force to the mounting flange via the fastener, and deforming the crush rib via the clamping force applied by the fastener such that the deformed crush rib at least partially fills a gap between an inner wall of the mounting hole and the fastener is also presented herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: Thomas A. Volpone, Terry A. George, William C. Lovitz, Eric Haverkate
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Publication number: 20220149575Abstract: A tool configured to apply a lubricant includes an insert disposed within a shroud of an electrical connector. The insert has a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto a seal wiping surface of the electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Thomas Mathews, Ignacio Reyes Mata, Terry A. Morgan, Terry A. George, Sarah Guza
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Patent number: 11309650Abstract: A connector assembly includes a female connector body and a male connector body defining a shroud configured to receive the female connector body. The electrical connector assembly further includes a resilient seal axially surrounding a portion of the female connector body. The seal is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the shroud. The connector assembly additionally includes a seal retainer attached to the female connector body. The female connector body defines an outwardly extending retaining ledge on the forward portion of the female connector body. The seal defines an inwardly extending retaining hook engaging the retaining ledge. A portion of the retaining hook is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the seal retainer.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventors: Terry A. George, Eric E. Shasteen, William G. Strang, Daniel F. McNally, Patrick J. Reedy, Bruce D. Taylor, Peter T. Bucco, Kevin Gualandi
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Publication number: 20220102924Abstract: A method for making an RF connector having an outer conductor and an inner conductor includes the steps of plating the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the RF connector with at least one corrosion-resistant metallic material; dispensing and/or injecting a material comprising an epoxy phenol novolac based resin. in a volume between the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the connector; heating the RF connector with the injected material to a temperature between about 150° C. to about 380° C. in a substantially dry nitrogen-based environment; and allowing the RF connector to cool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Terry George Collins, Charlotte Diane Milia, Casey Roy Stein
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Patent number: 11276975Abstract: A method of preparing a sealed connector system for connection is presented. The sealed connector system has a male connector body, a female connector body defining a shroud to receive the male connector body, and a resilient seal surrounding the male connector body. The method includes the steps of applying lubricant on a seal wiping surface on the shroud interior and inserting the male connector body within the female connector body such that the resilient seal is in compressive contact with the seal wiping surface. A tool to apply the lubricant includes an insert disposed within the shroud having a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto the seal wiping surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventors: Thomas Mathews, Ignacio Reyes Mata, Terry A. Morgan, Terry A. George, Sarah Guza
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Publication number: 20210143574Abstract: An electrical connector including a mounting flange defining a mounting hole extending therethrough that is configured to receive a threaded fastener and a deformable crush rib extending from the mount flange and surrounding the mounting hole is presented herein. A method of assembling an electrical connector to a panel including the steps of inserting a fastener within a mounting hole of a mounting flange defining the mounting hole extending therethrough and a crush rib surrounding the mounting hole, applying a clamping force to the mounting flange via the fastener, and deforming the crush rib via the clamping force applied by the fastener such that the deformed crush rib at least partially fills a gap between an inner wall of the mounting hole and the fastener is also presented herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Thomas A. Volpone, Terry A. George, William C. Lovitz, Eric Haverkate
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Publication number: 20200144761Abstract: A connector assembly includes a female connector body and a male connector body defining a shroud configured to receive the female connector body. The electrical connector assembly further includes a resilient seal axially surrounding a portion of the female connector body. The seal is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the shroud. The connector assembly additionally includes a seal retainer attached to the female connector body. The female connector body defines an outwardly extending retaining ledge on the forward portion of the female connector body. The seal defines an inwardly extending retaining hook engaging the retaining ledge. A portion of the retaining hook is disposed intermediate the female connector body and the seal retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Terry A. George, Eric E. Shasteen, William G. Strang, Daniel F. McNally, Patrick J. Reedy, Bruce D. Taylor, Peter T. Bucco, Kevin Gualandi
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Publication number: 20190393663Abstract: A method of preparing a sealed connector system for connection is presented. The sealed connector system has a male connector body, a female connector body defining a shroud to receive the male connector body, and a resilient seal surrounding the male connector body. The method includes the steps of applying lubricant on a seal wiping surface on the shroud interior and inserting the male connector body within the female connector body such that the resilient seal is in compressive contact with the seal wiping surface. A tool to apply the lubricant includes an insert disposed within the shroud having a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto the seal wiping surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Thomas Mathews, Ignacio Reyes Mata, Terry A. Morgan, Terry A. George, Sarah Guza
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Patent number: 10116078Abstract: An electrical terminal connection system includes a first-housing and a second-housing. The first-housing has a first-electrical-terminal and a terminal-hood. The first-electrical-terminal has a first-planar-section having a rectangular cross-section. The terminal-hood encapsulates an inner-surface and edges of the first-electrical-terminal. The second-housing is configured to mate with the first-housing and has a second-electrical-terminal and a sliding-block. The second-electrical-terminal has a second-planar-section having a rectangular cross-section and overlays an outer-surface of the first-electrical-terminal. The second-housing includes a first-fastener element operable to engage a second-fastener element disposed within the first-housing. The second-housing is drawn into the first-housing when the first-fastener element and the second-fastener element are joined.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Durse, Terry A. George, Adam Wolfgang
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Publication number: 20180185332Abstract: The present invention relates to leukotriene receptor antagonists, in particular zafirlukast and its derivatives, for use in the treatment of Gram-positive bacterial infections, wherein the bacterial infections are not a Mycobacterium or Corynebacterium infections, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and corresponding methods of treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2014Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: John Terry George, Akintunde Emiola
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Patent number: 9917434Abstract: A wire cable assembly, such as those used in electric or hybrid electric vehicles, having a plurality of shielded wire cables spliced together. The center conductors are joined together and enclosed in an inner insulator. The shield conductors of the cable are joined by an electrically conductive sleeve enclosing the inner insulator and attached to the shield conductors of the shielded wire cables. The sleeve separates the outer insulating layers of the shielded wire cables. The sleeve is encased by an outer insulator that is sealed to the outer insulating layers of the shielded wire cables. A method of splicing shielded wire cables together is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Terry A. George, Eric B. Poma, Jeremy M. Richardson, Brian K. Dew, William J. Palm, Bruce D. Taylor, John Raymond Metzger
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Patent number: 9676045Abstract: Electrodes, components, apparatuses, and methods for electrochemical machining (ECM) are disclosed. ECM may be employed to provide burr-free or substantially burr-free ECM of electrically-conductive workpieces (e.g. shrouds). As one non-limiting example, the electrically-conductive workpiece may be a shroud that is used as an electrical component in electronics boards. While the ECM components, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein reduce burrs, ECM can provide imprecise machining and cause stray erosions to occur in the machined electrically-conductive workpiece. In this regard, the electrodes, components, apparatuses, and methods for ECM disclosed herein provide features that allow for precise machining of the machined electrically-conductive workpiece and also allow avoidance of stray erosions in the machined electrically-conductive workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Corning Optical Communications RF LLCInventors: Terry George Collins, Dominick John Forenz, Mark Lee Humphrey
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Patent number: 9590367Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly including an adapter housing, an electrical receptacle defined by a first technical standard that is disposed within a first face of the adapter housing. The receptacle is configured to receive a first electrical plug defined by the first technical standard. The electrical adapter assembly also includes a second electrical plug defined by a second technical standard projecting from a second face of the adapter housing and electrically interconnected to the electrical receptacle and a thermally conductive member disposed within the adapter housing and projecting from the first face of the adapter housing. The electrical adapter assembly also contains features for detecting a connection of the electrical adapter assembly to the first plug.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Randall C. Sumner, Terry A. George, Steven A. Musick, Robert James Myers, Eric Oswin Gottschling
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Publication number: 20170062993Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly including an adapter housing, an electrical receptacle defined by a first technical standard that is disposed within a first face of the adapter housing. The receptacle is configured to receive a first electrical plug defined by the first technical standard. The electrical adapter assembly also includes a second electrical plug defined by a second technical standard projecting from a second face of the adapter housing and electrically interconnected to the electrical receptacle and a thermally conductive member disposed within the adapter housing and projecting from the first face of the adapter housing. The electrical adapter assembly also contains features for detecting a connection of the electrical adapter assembly to the first plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: RANDALL C. SUMNER, TERRY A. GEORGE, STEVEN A. MUSICK, ROBERT JAMES MYERS, ERIC OSWIN GOTTSCHLING
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Patent number: 9493083Abstract: An electrical adapter device includes an electrical receptacle defined by a first technical standard, e.g. NEMA 6-15R, NEMA 5-20R, or NEMA 6-20R, disposed within a first face of the electrical adapter device and configured to receive a first electrical plug defined by the same first technical standard. The adapter also includes a second electrical plug, e.g. NEMA 5-15P defined by a second technical standard projecting from a second face of the electrical adapter device. The adapter further includes a moveable locking tang projecting from the first face of the electrical adapter device and configured to be received within a complementary aperture defined by a first plug housing containing the first electrical plug. The locking tang is removable from the aperture when in a disengaged position and the locking tang is secured within the aperture when in an engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Randall C. Sumner, Terry A. George
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Patent number: 9472899Abstract: An electrical plug assembly including a plug housing having a first set of pins projecting from a first surface and a second set of pins projecting from an opposed second surface. The electrical plug assembly also includes an enclosure slideably attached to the plug housing. The enclosure slides to expose one set of pins while enclosing the other set of pins. The electrical plug assembly further includes a hood pivotally attached to the plug housing and slideably attached to the enclosure. The enclosure is rotatable from a first position to a second position. As the hood rotates, it slides the enclosure from a first location wherein the first set of pins is exposed to a second location wherein the second set of pins is exposed. The first set of pins conform to one technical standard, e.g. NEMA 6-20P while the second set of pins conform to another technical standard, e.g. NEMA 5-15P.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Joseph Reedy, Terry A. George, Don E. Bizon
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Publication number: 20150229115Abstract: A wire cable assembly, such as those used in electric or hybrid electric vehicles, having a plurality of shielded wire cables spliced together. The center conductors are joined together and enclosed in an inner insulator. The shield conductors of the cable are joined by an electrically conductive sleeve enclosing the inner insulator and attached to the shield conductors of the shielded wire cables. The sleeve separates the outer insulating layers of the shielded wire cables. The sleeve is encased by an outer insulator that is sealed to the outer insulating layers of the shielded wire cables. A method of splicing shielded wire cables together is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Terry A. George, Eric B. Poma, Jeremy M. Richardson, Brian K. Dew, William J. Palm, Bruce D. Taylor, John Raymond Metzger