Patents by Inventor Walt Sedlacek

Walt Sedlacek 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: 11682850
    Abstract: An electric connector terminal assembly which allows numerous different terminal connector ends and wire diameters to be connected to a single size and type crimp cylinder using an rolled metal strip insert. Preferably, the metal strip is made of copper, and preferably the copper strip is coated with tin. The metal strip is then formed into a cylinder for insertion to the crimp cylinder. A method for connecting a crimp terminal to an electric wire is also disclosed. The method requires cutting a metal strip to form a plurality of parallel compliant members (e.g., fingers) connected to a base, rolling the cut strip to form a cylindrical insert, positioning the insert within a crimp cylinder of an electric connector with the fingers extending toward the mating end, inserting an electric wire within the cylindrical insert, and crimping the crimp cylinder to secure the electric wire within the cylindrical insert and crimp cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Optimal Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel J. Williams, Rafael Belfiore Conde Ramalho, Stephen M. Oshgan, Walt Sedlacek, Mark Weindling
  • Publication number: 20220235526
    Abstract: A lighted temporary barrier having a body of at least one length of hollow translucent tubing, a string of LEDs with a power source, and connectors on each end for coupling to a structure such as a traffic cone or traffic tube so as to provide a solid barrier between the two structures. The body may be made of at least a first length of translucent tubing forming a body and an optional second length of translucent tubing fitting within the first length of translucent tubing to form an extendible body. Alternatively, the body is made from a plurality of telescoping tubes, in one or both ends. The LED strand may be secured within the body or to the outside of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Walt Sedlacek, William Wright, Matthew John Moeller
  • Publication number: 20210351522
    Abstract: An electric connector terminal assembly which allows numerous different terminal connector ends and wire diameters to be connected to a single size and type crimp cylinder using an rolled metal strip insert. Preferably, the metal strip is made of copper, and preferably the copper strip is coated with tin. The metal strip is then formed into a cylinder for insertion to the crimp cylinder. A method for connecting a crimp terminal to an electric wire is also disclosed. The method requires cutting a metal strip to form a plurality of parallel compliant members (e.g., fingers) connected to a base, rolling the cut strip to form a cylindrical insert, positioning the insert within a crimp cylinder of an electric connector with the fingers extending toward the mating end, inserting an electric wire within the cylindrical insert, and crimping the crimp cylinder to secure the electric wire within the cylindrical insert and crimp cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel J. Williams, Rafael Belfiore Conde Ramalho, Stephen M. Oshgan, Walt Sedlacek, Mark Weindling
  • Patent number: 11101577
    Abstract: An electric connector terminal assembly which allows numerous different terminal connector ends and wire diameters to be connected to a single size and type crimp cylinder using an rolled metal strip insert. Preferably, the metal strip is made of copper, and preferably the copper strip is coated with tin. The metal strip is then formed into a cylinder for insertion to the crimp cylinder. A method for connecting a crimp terminal to an electric wire is also disclosed. The method requires cutting a metal strip to form a plurality of parallel compliant members (e.g., fingers) connected to a base, rolling the cut strip to form a cylindrical insert, positioning the insert within a crimp cylinder of an electric connector with the fingers extending toward the mating end, inserting an electric wire within the cylindrical insert, and crimping the crimp cylinder to secure the electric wire within the cylindrical insert and crimp cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: OPTIMAL VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Daniel J. Williams, Rafael Belfiore Conde Ramalho, Stephen M. Oshgan, Walt Sedlacek, Mark Weindling
  • Publication number: 20200394943
    Abstract: A caution device and a display device are used to draw attention to either a hazardous area, e.g., a construction zone, or a desired event, e.g., a grand opening. The devices are visible during daylight but are also equipped with LEDs to illuminate during twilight, dark, and inclement weather. The devices are preferably reusable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Walt Sedlacek, Paul Xue Bang Hu
  • Publication number: 20190245279
    Abstract: An electric connector terminal assembly which allows numerous different terminal connector ends and wire diameters to be connected to a single size and type crimp cylinder using an rolled metal strip insert. Preferably, the metal strip is made of copper, and preferably the copper strip is coated with tin. The metal strip is then formed into a cylinder for insertion to the crimp cylinder. A method for connecting a crimp terminal to an electric wire is also disclosed. The method requires cutting a metal strip to form a plurality of parallel compliant members (e.g., fingers) connected to a base, rolling the cut strip to form a cylindrical insert, positioning the insert within a crimp cylinder of an electric connector with the fingers extending toward the mating end, inserting an electric wire within the cylindrical insert, and crimping the crimp cylinder to secure the electric wire within the cylindrical insert and crimp cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel J. Williams, Rafael Belfiore Conde Ramalho, Stephen M. Oshgan, Walt Sedlacek, Mark Weindling