With End-to-end Orienting Patents (Class 29/869)
  • Patent number: 11476598
    Abstract: A cable joint includes a cable joint body, a conductive connector disposed within the cable joint body and electrically connecting a first cable to a second cable, and a first conductive element electrically connecting a first shielding layer of the first cable to a second shielding layer of the second cable. The cable joint body includes a first insulating sleeve and a re-jacketing sleeve at least partly encompassing the first insulating sleeve. The re-jacketing sleeve forms a channel along a longitudinal axis of the first insulating sleeve. The first conductive element is disposed within the channel. The channel is collapsed after heat shrinking the first insulating sleeve and the re-jacketing sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH
    Inventor: Thilo Simonsohn
  • Patent number: 11374372
    Abstract: A device (1) for crimping connection elements (2). The device (1) comprises a machine frame (5), at least one punch, a drive assembly, at least one anvil (17), and a working chamber (31). The punch (3) is preferably arranged in a movable manner in relation to the machine frame (5). The punch (3) contains at least one working surface (4) for deforming a connection element (2). The drive assembly for moving the punch (3) is connected to the punch. The anvil (17) is connected to the machine frame (5) and has a receiving surface (8) for the connection element (2). The working chamber is located between the punch and the anvil and is opened and closed by a relative movement between the punch and the anvil. The device has at least one sonotrode, by which the receiving surface (8) of the anvil (17) is supplied with ultrasound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: TELSONIC HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Axel Schneider, Thomas Hünig
  • Patent number: 10601207
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wire with a terminal includes a crimping process of crimping a crimping terminal on a wire by a terminal crimping apparatus that includes a first mold including a supporting surface supporting the crimping terminal, and a second mold disposed to face the supporting surface and including a recessed wall surface. The recessed wall surface includes a first wall surface and a second wall surface, and a third wall surface curved toward an opposite side of the supporting surface. The first wall surface and the second wall surface include inclined portions and parallel portions. The inclined portions are inclined with respect to the stroke direction so that an interval in the width direction becomes narrower toward the third wall surface. The parallel portions are parallel to the stroke direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masayoshi Takayanagi, Naoki Ito, Keiichiroh Kurashige, Koichi Ikebe
  • Patent number: 10074965
    Abstract: An integral, unitary cover assembly for covering an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables each having a primary conductor and a neutral conductor, includes an elastomeric inner sleeve, an elastomeric outer sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve, and a collapsible duct assembly interposed radially between the inner and outer sleeves. The inner sleeve defines a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the primary conductors of the first and second cables. The duct assembly includes an outer duct sleeve member defining a first passage and an inner retention member disposed in the first passage. The retention member maintains the duct sleeve member in an open configuration when the retention member is disposed in the first passage. The duct sleeve member is selectively collapsible about the at least one neutral conductor from the open configuration to a collapsed configuration by withdrawing the retention member from the first passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Edward O'Sullivan
  • Patent number: 10038269
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to self-locking electrical cable retainers. The cable retainer has a panel with a plurality of bores disposed within and extending longitudinally through the panel. Each bore of the plurality of bores is configured to receive individual cables. The cable retainer also has a plurality of latches. Each latch of the plurality of latches corresponds to a bore. Each latch has a first and second post. The first post is configured to bend the latch to a disengaged position through engagement with a corresponding cable as the cable is pushed longitudinally within the bore. The second post is configured to retain the corresponding cable within the respective bore when the latch returns to an engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher E. Zieman
  • Patent number: 9915118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a horizontal Christmas tree comprising a central bore (72) and a horizontal outlet (70) extending laterally from the central bore. A tubing hanger (74) is locked into the central bore and connected to a production tubing (76) extending into the well. The tubing hanger comprises a first passage (78) axially aligned with the production tubing and a second passage (80) extending laterally from the first passage and aligned with the outlet. The first passage comprises means for releasable fastening of at least one plugging device (1a, 1b) for plugging the first passage above the second passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS
    Inventor: Sigurd Moe
  • Patent number: 9419373
    Abstract: A connector is for the inductive transmission of electrical energy. The connector includes a female part and a male part. The female part and the male part each are provided with an electrical circuit, the electrical circuit forming either a primary side or a secondary side of a transformer. The female part includes a spherical cavity and a surface layer and the male part includes a spherical portion and a surface layer. The spherical cavity is complementary to the spherical portion. The electrical circuit of the female part is formed with a concave side on the side facing the surface layer of the female part, and the electrical circuit of the male part is positioned in the spherical portion of the male part. The electrical circuit is formed with a convex side on the side facing the surface layer of the male part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Blue Logic AS
    Inventor: Lars Gunnar Hodnefjell
  • Patent number: 9246257
    Abstract: An electrical connector housing is disclosed having a first housing member, and a second housing member mated with the first housing member. A front wall is disposed on an outer surface of at least one of the housing members and extends perpendicular to an insertion direction. A first sidewall is disposed on the outer surface of the first housing member and extends along the insertion direction, perpendicular to the front wall. A second sidewall is disposed on the outer surface of the second housing member and extends along the insertion direction, parallel with the first sidewall and perpendicular to the front wall. A cantilevered first lock arm extends along an insertion direction and is positioned between the first sidewall and second sidewall. The lock arm includes a fixed end, a free end, and a hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.
    Inventors: Takashi Shimoyasu, Shinji Yamada
  • Patent number: 9144675
    Abstract: An electrical stimulation lead includes a plurality of conductive contacts disposed at a distal end and a proximal end of a lead body. The plurality of conductive contacts includes a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of terminals. At least one of the conductive contacts is a first conductive contact that includes at least one adhesive aperture defined between an inner surface and an outer surface of the at least one conductive contact. A plurality of conductors each electrically couple at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. Each first conductive contact has a conductor associated with, and electrically coupled to that first conductive contact. The adhesive is disposed in proximity to the at least one adhesive aperture of at least one first conductive contact to adhesively couple that first conductive contact to the at least one associated conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventor: John Michael Barker
  • Publication number: 20150132981
    Abstract: A quick release connector for tensioned power lines, the connector comprising: a first component, said first component attached to a power line segment; and a second component attached to a second generally collinear power line segment, said second component comprising a locking clamp mechanism that selectively clamps the first component and automatically releases upon the application of a longitudinal force of predetermined magnitude along the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick McCammon, Andrew Rekeweg
  • Publication number: 20150075864
    Abstract: A device is provided for connecting two hybrid electrical transmission cables each having stranded first conductive wires made of a first metal in the central zone of the cable and second conductive wires that are made of a second metal of higher hardness than that of the first metal and wound on and outside this central zone, the second conductive wires of the cables being connected by an external conductive sleeve. The central first wires of the cables are connected by a weld made of the first metal and connecting their end, this weld and this end being covered by a tube of metal of hardness equal to or higher than that of the second wires, at least partially in line with the sleeve, the end of the second wires being re-formed on the first wires and on the tube under the external conductive sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Marc Laurent Boedec, Abdellatif Ait Amar
  • Patent number: 8966745
    Abstract: A lead assembly includes a lead with a distal end and a proximal end. The lead includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at the distal end and a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end. The lead also defines at least one central lumen and a plurality of outer lumens. The central and outer lumens extend from the proximal end to the distal end such that the plurality of outer lumens extend laterally from the at least one central lumen. The lead further includes a plurality of conductive wires. Each conductive wire couples at least one of the plurality of electrodes electrically to at least one of the plurality of terminals. At least two conductive wires are disposed in each of the plurality of outer lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventor: John Michael Barker
  • Patent number: 8943686
    Abstract: A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling a core of a first insulated conductor to a core of a second insulated conductor. Exposed portions of the cores are located inside a box with an open top. Electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a first plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material. Additional electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a second plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material into compacted powder material that surrounds the exposed portions of the cores. The compacted powder material is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape. A sleeve is placed over the compacted powder material and coupling the sleeve to the jackets of the insulated conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Carrie Elizabeth Hartford, David Stuart Morgan
  • Publication number: 20150026976
    Abstract: A connector installation tool can include an inner surface having a first portion having a first perimeter, where the inner surface forms a cavity that traverses a first length of the inner surface. The connector installation tool can also include an opening having a width and traversing a second length of the outer surface and the first length of the inner surface. The connector installation tool can further include a front face located adjacent to and substantially perpendicular to the first portion of the inner surface. The connector installation tool can also include a rear face located adjacent to a distal end of the inner surface, where the rear face is substantially parallel to the front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Adam D. Ledgerwood, Timothy Daly
  • Publication number: 20150022072
    Abstract: A traveling harness system is provided for an appliance to maintain electrical connections between the appliance and a drawer, while allowing the drawer to move. Wiring harness guides formed in the drawer force the wiring harness to maintain a predictable and desirable loop radius to reduce stress on the wiring harness, which prevents the wiring harness from prematurely wearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: RONALD E. HALTMEYER, DEAN A. MARTIN, GUADALUPE ANTONIO SANCHEZ, JOSE PAULO REMOR
  • Publication number: 20150018909
    Abstract: A spring contact component for a plug socket of an electromedical implant, with a coil surrounding the outer periphery of a plug opening. A simpler, more cost effective and automatable design of a plug socket module can be achieved in that at least one end of the coil is electrically and mechanically connected directly to a connector pin via a wire-shaped and/or strip-shaped element. The invention also relates to a corresponding plug socket module, a modular header, and a method for producing a spring contact component of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald Rebentisch, Stefan Lehmann
  • Publication number: 20140367164
    Abstract: A joint including two sections of an electric power cable, each cable section including at least one core member surrounded by a first armouring layer for protecting the core member from tensile forces acting on the cable, the first armoring layer including a plurality of armoring wires arranged along the length of the cable and twisted in a first direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cable. The joint includes at least one core joint between the core members of the cable sections, and an outer mechanical casing surrounding the at least one core joint and mechanically connected to the first armoring layers of the cable sections, and a second armouring layer positioned in an area neighboring the casing, surrounding at least one of the cable sections, and having one end mechanically connected to the casing and the other end terminated at a distance from the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Bjorn Zettervall
  • Patent number: 8872028
    Abstract: Disclosed is a braided wire processing method. An operation is carried out wherein a braided wire is folded over with an end portion of a first ring member, forming a braided wire fold over portion; and the outer circumference portion and a cutout portion of the first ring member, as well as a conductor of a grounding line, are covered with the braided wire fold over part. Next, an operation is carried out wherein the exterior side of the braided wire fold over portion passes through a second ring member from the wire axial direction. As the second ring member passes thereupon, the second ring member compresses the first ring member in the circumferential direction thereof. The gap of the cutout part of the first ring member is thus contracted, and the conductor that projects therein is clasped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Naoki Ito
  • Publication number: 20140262501
    Abstract: A welded electrical connection includes an aluminum electrical conductor welded to a copper electrical conductor. The copper electrical conductor and the aluminum electrical conductor form a butt joint, A ferrule is over the butt joint and attached to the copper electrical conductor and the aluminum electrical conductor. The ferrule is not directly attached to welded portions of the copper electrical conductor and the aluminum electrical conductor. In some embodiments, weld flash is between the butt joint and the ferrule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Israel Stol, John W. Cobes, JR., Gino Iasella, Rabindra Bhattacharyya
  • Publication number: 20140270653
    Abstract: An optical connector has guide pins with stepped profiles. The connector includes a connector body, two or more optical ports, and two or more cylindrical guide pins. Each guide pin has a first portion with a first length, a second portion with a second length, and a transitional portion between the first and second portions. The first portion has a first diameter. The second portion has a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte.Ltd.
    Inventor: Laurence R. McColloch
  • Publication number: 20140197958
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Madden, Bruce Bier
  • Patent number: 8763246
    Abstract: Provided is an optical fiber connection method for using an optical fiber connector which includes a mechanical splice designed to connect a first optical fiber having a coating diameter D to mechanically connect two optical fibers that include a second optical fiber having a coating diameter d smaller than the coating diameter D. This method includes a first step of inserting the second optical fiber into a tube (30) to obtain a tubed optical fiber (31); a second step of fixing the tubed optical fiber (31) in a fiber holder (15); a third step of inserting the tubed optical fiber (31) into the mechanical splice (2) and placing distal ends of the two optical fibers including the tubed optical fiber (31) end to end; and a fourth step of fixing the tubed optical fiber (31) in the mechanical splice (2) in a state in which the distal ends of the two optical fibers are placed end to end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daizo Nishioka, Yukihiro Yokomachi
  • Publication number: 20140144017
    Abstract: A method for making a splice between optical fibres in a joint device suitable for housing the joint between a first electrical cable includes a first optical fibre and a second electrical cable including a second optical fibre. The joint device includes a sleeve having a cylindrical portion. The method includes (i) splicing the first optical fibre and the second optical fibre so as to form the splice and (ii) winding at least a portion of the excess length of the first optical fibre and at least a portion of the excess length of the second optical fibre around the cylindrical portion of the sleeve in a helix substantially coaxial with the cylindrical portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Alberto Ferrari, Roberto Riolo, Fabio Abbiati
  • Publication number: 20140124263
    Abstract: A method of jointing two high voltage impregnated cables may include exposing an impregnated cable insulation layer of cable ends by removing at least one protecting layer and an outer semiconducting layer; exposing a terminal length of conductors of the cable ends by cutting a portion of the impregnated cable insulation layer and by removing an inner semiconducting layer; mechanically and electrically connecting the conductors; filling at least in part a space left by the removed impregnated cable insulation layer with a conductive insert; providing an intermediate semiconducting layer to surround the conductive insert and abutting on portions of cable insulation layers adjacent to the conductive insert; applying a stratified insulation, impregnated with a second viscous compound, overlapping the exposed impregnated cable insulation layer of the cable ends and covering the intermediate semiconducting layer; electrically screening the conductors; and tightly containing the first and/or second viscous compound
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: PRYSMIAN S.P.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Ladié, Mario Ravasio
  • Publication number: 20140085165
    Abstract: A system including a plurality of amplifiers, a plurality of first transmission lines, and a plurality of second transmission lines. The plurality of first transmission lines have first ends respectively connected to outputs of the plurality of amplifiers and second ends connected to a reference potential. The plurality of second transmission lines have first ends connected to a conductor and second ends that are unconnected. Signals output by the plurality of amplifiers to the plurality of first transmission lines are respectively magnetically coupled to the plurality of second transmission lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Marvell World Trade LTD.
    Inventor: Poh Boon Leong
  • Publication number: 20140076629
    Abstract: A splice for splicing opposed ends of mineral insulated cable, where each mineral insulated cable has a jacket surrounding a conductor, and mineral insulation insulating the conductor from the jacket, where the mineral insulation is recessed from the end of each mineral insulated cable, such that a length of conductor is exposed. The splice has an insulating sleeve disposed over a portion of the exposed length of each conductor, the insulating sleeve being positioned immediately adjacent to the mineral insulation. A sealant seals the insulating sleeve to the mineral insulation. A connector electrically connects the conductors at a point between the respective insulating sleeves. A cover covers the ends of the mineral insulated cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Petrospec Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: William Diesel
  • Publication number: 20140069719
    Abstract: A fitting for coupling ends of cores of three insulated conductors includes an end termination placed over end portions of the three insulated conductors. The end termination includes three separate openings that pass through the end termination longitudinally. Each of the insulated conductors passes through one of the openings with end portions of the insulated conductors protruding from one side of the end termination. Exposed cores of the end portions of the insulated conductors protrude from the end termination. A cylinder is coupled to the side of the end termination from which the end portions of the insulated conductors protrude. An electrical bus is coupled to the exposed portion of the cores. Electrically insulating material fills the cylinder such that the cores are substantially enclosed in the electrically insulating material. An end cap is coupled to the cylinder to seal off the interior of the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: John Matthew Coles, Francis Marion Stone, JR., Patrick Silas Harmason, Charles D'Angelo, III, David Booth Burns
  • Patent number: 8667676
    Abstract: A method of stranded electrical wire connection involves stripping the insulation off the ends of stranded wire, inserting a metallic barrel member over the ends of the wire, applying ratcheting pressure to the barrel member to compress the barrel member over each end of the stranded wires, and then applying constant, irreversible ratcheting pressure to the wire containing barrel to substantially eliminate the spaces between the strands and to form a permanent barrel to wire connection between the lengths of wire. A shrink tube with an inner layer of adhesive is positioned over the permanent connection and the shrink tube, with its layer of adhesive, is heated, thus substantially eliminating any space between the shrink tube and the permanent connection. Utilizing the method of the present invention results in a permanent, waterproof connection between the stranded wire which eliminates all expansion and contraction within the permanent connection during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jeremy Sviben
  • Publication number: 20140047713
    Abstract: A structure for wireless communication having a plurality of insulator layers, a conductor layer separating each of the insulator layers, and at least one connector connecting two conductor layers wherein an electrical resistance is reduced when an electrical signal is induced in the resonator at a predetermined frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: NUCURRENT, INC.
    Inventors: Vinit SINGH, Christine A. Frysz, Matthew Geary, Eitan Babcock, Justin Derbas, Alberto Peralta
  • Publication number: 20140041934
    Abstract: Low leakage electrical joints and wire harnesses for simplifying the electrical infrastructure associated with solar energy utilities are disclosed. The low leakage electrical joints include fused wires that have been sealed, encased and configured to plug into other joints to form wire harnesses. The wire harnesses are particularly well suited for coupling a plurality of solar collector junction boxes to a combiner box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: DEAN SOLON
  • Publication number: 20140000110
    Abstract: A method for electrically conductively connecting the electrical conductors (3, 4) of two high voltage cables (1, 2) is provided. The conductors (3, 4) are exposed at their ends by removing the respective casing and they are then inserted from different sides into a pipe piece (5) in such a way that they rest against each other with their end faces extending perpendicular to their axis and level with the central throughholes. The conductors (3, 4) are then secured by means of the securing screws (6) in the pipe piece 5 and bores extending in radial direction are made through the throughholes into which the two conductors (3, 4) project in the area of their end faces. Finally, the contact screws of an electrically well conductive metal are screwed into the central throughholes and further into the bores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Gert Stauch, Peter Groetsch, Volker Markgraf, Manfred Baesch
  • Patent number: 8601670
    Abstract: A device used to secure a section of cable while one or more fiber is broken out from the cable. The device includes spaced apart clamp assemblies that hold a cable during the splicing process to protect the fairly delicate fibers within the sheathing. The disclosure also relates to a method of splicing using a clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Sorenson, Scott Carlson
  • Patent number: 8586867
    Abstract: A fitting for coupling ends of cores of three insulated conductors includes an end termination placed over end portions of the three insulated conductors. The end termination includes three separate openings that pass through the end termination longitudinally. Each of the insulated conductors passes through one of the openings with end portions of the insulated conductors protruding from one side of the end termination. Exposed cores of the end portions of the insulated conductors protrude from the end termination. A cylinder is coupled to the side of the end termination from which the end portions of the insulated conductors protrude. An electrical bus is coupled to the exposed portion of the cores. Electrically insulating material fills the cylinder such that the cores are substantially enclosed in the electrically insulating material. An end cap is coupled to the cylinder to seal off the interior of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: John Matthew Coles, III, Francis Marion Stone, Jr., Patrick Silas Harmason, Charles D'Angelo, III, David Booth Burns
  • Patent number: 8586866
    Abstract: A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling an end portion of a core of a first insulated conductor to an end portion of a core of a second insulated conductor. At least a part of the end portions of the cores are at least partially exposed. Electrically insulating material is placed over the exposed portions of the cores. An inner sleeve is placed over end portions of the two insulated conductors to be coupled. An outer sleeve is placed over the inner sleeve. There is an open volume between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are coupled to jackets of the insulated conductors. A pressurized fluid is provided into the open volume between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve to compress the inner sleeve into the electrically insulating material and compact the electrically insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Charles D'Angelo, III, Ryan Michael Gonsoulin, David Joh Tilley
  • Patent number: 8578602
    Abstract: A method of connecting two high voltage DC cables in a flexible cable joint. Each high voltage DC cable can include, from the inside to the outside, a central conductor, an adjacent circumferential cable inner semicon layer, an adjacent circumferential cable insulation layer, and an adjacent circumferential cable outer semicon layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: ABB Research Ltd
    Inventor: Thomas Christen
  • Publication number: 20130295790
    Abstract: A disconnectable joint system includes first and second connectors and a coupling fastener. The first connector defines a first conductor bore to receive a first cable conductor, and a first coupling portion including a first coupling bore and a first integral interlock feature. The second connector defines a second conductor bore to receive a second cable conductor, and a second coupling portion including a second coupling bore and a second integral interlock feature. The first and second coupling portions are mateable in an interlocked position wherein the first and second interlock features are interlocked with one another, the first and second coupling bores are substantially aligned, and the coupling fastener can be inserted through the first and second coupling bores and tightened to securely couple the first and second connectors to one another. The first and second connectors can be separated upon removal of the coupling fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan Conrad Cornelius, Edward O'Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20130280966
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a power line coupler for coupling a pair of cables together. The coupler includes at least one protector for protecting the cables. A clamp is provided for clamping the protector and cables together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert James Battle, Pat Pearl
  • Publication number: 20130270000
    Abstract: Electrical assemblies including various complementary electrical components and plurality of cables are provided. Components of the electrical assemblies are configured such that respective signal conductor ends of the plurality of electrical cables can be isolated from one another and placed in electrical communication with the complementary electrical components using a conductive material. In accordance with some embodiments, the electrical assemblies include organizers that define respective pluralities of cavities and are configured to be attached to the complementary electrical components. In accordance with another embodiment, a leadframe assembly can define a plurality of cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Buck, Charles M. Gross
  • Patent number: 8555499
    Abstract: A method of splicing first and second cables may include providing an elastic tubular sleeve, supported by at least one supporting element, in a radially expanded condition; arranging the sleeve in the radially expanded condition around one cable; connecting the cables to obtain a splicing region; positioning the sleeve in the radially expanded condition around the splicing region; axially moving the at least one supporting element relative to the sleeve to cause radial elastic shrinkage of the sleeve capable of inducing axial ejection thrust on the at least one supporting element; counteracting the axial ejection thrust; and adjusting axial movement speed of the at least one supporting element to adapt the axial movement speed to a speed of the elastic shrinkage. Counteracting the axial ejection thrust may include applying axial reaction force to one end of the at least one supporting element axially projecting from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi Energia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Francesco Portas, Ubaldo Vallauri
  • Publication number: 20130263447
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling a core of a first insulated conductor to a core of a second insulated conductor. Exposed portions of the cores are located inside a box. Electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a force is applied to first and second plungers to compact the powder material. Additional electrically insulating powder material may placed into the box and a subsequent force applied to compact the powder material into compacted powder material that surrounds the exposed portions of the cores. The compacted powder material is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape. A sleeve is placed over the compacted powder material and coupled to the jackets of the insulated conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Ted Wayne ADCOCK, Charles D'ANGELO, III, Clive Stephen VARLACK
  • Publication number: 20130122730
    Abstract: An electrical connection device, including two conductors (12 and 14), in which at least one of the two conductors is made of aluminum, each conductor has a contact surface, and a conductive element (1) is inserted between the contact surfaces of the conductors. The inserted conductive part has a foam skeleton having open cells of a metal selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, and the alloys thereof, directly covered with at least one coating of copper, tin, indium or one of the alloys thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: AMC
    Inventor: Michel Pillet
  • Publication number: 20130115806
    Abstract: A patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord, defined by a first patch cord that includes a first elongated cord and a first plug mounted with respect to one end of said first elongated cord, and a second patch cord that includes a second elongated cord and a second plug mounted with respect to one end of said second elongated cord. A method of patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord. A system of patch cord assembly packaging and payout is provided including a housing for packaging a patch cord assembly and at least one housing opening for paying out the at least first patch cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ORTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: ORTRONICS, INC
  • Patent number: 8429812
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of an ultrafine wire including a conductor formed from a plurality of wire, the method comprising: twisting three wires into a twisted wires; and forming the conductor by compressing the twisted wires through a compressing hole of a compressing die after the twisting. A ratio of a cross section of the conductor after compressing to an area of the compressing hole is 80% to 83%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Satoru Yoshinaga, Toshiyuki Yamada, Takanori Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20130100571
    Abstract: A protective device for a coaxial cable system including a first interface pin and a second interface pin positioned in axial relationship along a longitudinal axis with the first interface pin such that a dielectric gap is formed between the first and second interface pins, the dielectric gap being configured to couple radio frequency signals across the dielectric gap and block low frequency electrical current across the dielectric gap. A housing positioned in an axially surrounding relation to the first interface pin and an outer conductor interface positioned in axial relationship to the housing such that a coupling gap is formed between outer conductor interface and the housing, the coupling gap configured to couple radio frequency signals across the coupling gap and block low frequency electrical current across the coupling gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130087383
    Abstract: A method includes coupling a core of a heating section to a core of an overburden section of an insulated conductor. A diameter of the core of the heating section is less than a diameter of the core of the overburden section. A first insulation layer is placed over the core of the heating section such that at least part of an end portion of the core of the heating section is exposed. A second insulation layer is placed over the core of the overburden section such that the second insulation layer extends over the exposed portion of the core of the heating section. A thickness of the second insulation layer is less than a thickness of the first insulation layer and an outer diameter of the overburden section is substantially the same as an outer diameter of the heating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventor: SHELL OIL COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20130081848
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cable protection device, a cable having the same, and an assembling method thereof. The cable protection device is configured for connecting two cables (2, 2?) and includes a first protective casing (1) and a second protective casing (1?) assembled with the first protective casing (1). The first protective casing (1) has a hollow body (10) for allowing one cable (2) to be disposed through. The second protective casing (1?) has a hollow body (10?) for allowing the other cable (2?) to be disposed through. The interiors of the hollow body (10) of the first protective casing (1) and the hollow body (10?) of the second protective casing (1) form a protective space (11, 11?) respectively for covering a connecting portion of the two cables (2, 2?). Thus, the present invention also generates waterproof and dustproof effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Ching-Horng WU, Sheng-Hua LI, Chia-Jung LIU
  • Publication number: 20130068524
    Abstract: Disclosed is a braided wire processing method. An operation is carried out wherein a braided wire is folded over with an end portion of a first ring member, forming a braided wire fold over portion; and the outer circumference portion and a cutout portion of the first ring member, as well as a conductor of a grounding line, are covered with the braided wire fold over part. Next, an operation is carried out wherein the exterior side of the braided wire fold over portion passes through a second ring member from the wire axial direction. As the second ring member passes thereupon, the second ring member compresses the first ring member in the circumferential direction thereof. The gap of the cutout part of the first ring member is thus contracted, and the conductor that projects therein is clasped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Naoki Ito
  • Publication number: 20130047429
    Abstract: A method for coupling an end of a first insulated conductor to an end of a second insulated conductor that includes placing a sleeve over the end of the first insulated conductor and the end of the second insulated conductor; filling an interior volume of the sleeve with electrically insulating material; and moving the end of the first insulated conductor and the end of the second insulated conductor towards the center of the sleeve. When the ends of the insulated conductors are moved together an end of a core of the first insulated conductor and an end of a core of the second insulated conductor are coupled inside a core coupling located inside the sleeve and the electrically insulating material is compressed between an end portion of an electrical insulator in the first insulated conductor and an end portion of an electrical insulator in the second insulated conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: David Jon Tilley
  • Patent number: 8381396
    Abstract: Ribbons containing e.g. inorganic NMOS devices are assembled in electrical contact with ribbons containing e.g. PMOS devices (preferably organic) to enable flexible electronic textile circuits, e.g. displays, to be inexpensive and practical for a wide for a variety of functions. The use of ribbons provides flexibility, reduces costs, and allows testing during assembly and different processes to be efficiently used for different components. This is apparently the first time that ribbons (especially inorganic-device-containing ribbons) have been interconnected to form a flexible CMOS electronic textile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Bruce Gnade
  • Publication number: 20130045627
    Abstract: A coaxial cable continuity connector comprising a connector body, a post engageable with connector body, wherein the post includes a flange having a tapered surface, a nut, wherein the nut includes an internal lip having a tapered surface, wherein the tapered surface of the nut oppositely corresponds to the tapered surface of the post when the nut and post are operably axially located with respect to each other when the coaxial cable continuity connector is assembled, and a continuity member disposed between and contacting the tapered surface of the post and the tapered surface of the nut, so that the continuity member endures a moment resulting from the contact forces of the opposite tapered surfaces, when the continuity connector is assembled, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.