353 patents
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Utility
Radar-based occupancy detector for automobiles
15 Nov 22
A radar-based occupancy detection system that includes a seatbelt buckle disposed adjacent a seat of a vehicle and a radar module disposed within the seatbelt buckle, the radar module including an antenna, a radio frequency (RF) transmitter, a RF receiver, and a processor, the antenna configured to broadcast a RF signal generated by the RF transmitter toward the seat, the processor configured to derive signal information from output received from the receiver and to characterize occupancy of the seat based on the signal information.
Juergen Scheele, Efrem Fesshaie, Rimantas Misevi{hacek over (c)}ius
Filed: 17 Nov 19
Utility
Two-piece Fuse Endbell with Pre-cast/pre-molded Alignment Slots and Optional Interface Crush Ribs
10 Nov 22
A novel fuse assembly design utilizes a fuse body, single-piece terminal assembly and a two-piece endbells.
David Arthur Burns, Jon Richard, Ganesh Nagaraj Chennakesavelu, Derek Lasini, Scott Faust
Filed: 18 Nov 21
Utility
Circuit Breaker with Double Break Contacts and Non-Polarity Sensitive Design
3 Nov 22
A circuit interrupter includes a first set of contacts connected in series with a second set of contacts, with both sets of contacts configured to open and close simultaneously.
Michael Fasano
Filed: 28 Apr 21
Utility
PPTC actuator heater
1 Nov 22
A novel heater is disclosed for a temperature sensitive actuator.
Jianhua Chen, Rimantas Radzys
Filed: 16 Feb 21
Utility
Semiconductor chip package and method of assembly
1 Nov 22
A semiconductor device substrate assembly may include a first substrate, comprising: a first insulator plate; and a first patterned metal layer, disposed on the first insulator plate, wherein the first insulator plate comprises a first material and a first thickness.
Stefan Steinhoff
Filed: 28 Jan 21
Utility
Metal Oxide Varistor with Reinforced Electrodes
27 Oct 22
A metal oxide varistor (MOV) device including a MOV chip, electrically conductive first and second electrodes disposed on opposite sides of the MOV chip, and electrically conductive first and second leads connected to the first and second electrodes, respectively, wherein the first and second electrodes are formed of a material having a melting point greater than 1100 degrees Celsius.
Martin G. Pineda, Sergio Fuentes Godinez, Mihn V. Ngo, Yuriy Borisovich Matus
Filed: 11 Jul 22
Utility
Din Rail Attachment for Circuit Interrupter
27 Oct 22
A circuit interrupter adapted to be detachably connected to a rail system includes a housing having a notch disposed thereon adapted to receive a first leg of the rail system.
Michael Fasano
Filed: 27 Apr 21
Utility
Slim Circuit Breaker
27 Oct 22
A circuit breaker design allows for the circuit breaker to have an overall height (i.e., measured vertically along the circuit breaker's exposed outwardly-facing surface in the typical orientation of circuit breaker panels) that is slimmer than achievable with known typical configurations, while at the same time still providing robust power (e.g., voltage) handling and arc interruption capabilities.
Guiheng Long, Michael Fasano
Filed: 27 Apr 21
Utility
Fuse Housing for Safe Outgassing
13 Oct 22
A fuse housing for safe outgassing of a fuse is disclosed.
ENGELBERT HETZMANNSEDER, ROBERT GAWRYLO
Filed: 10 Nov 21
Utility
DIN rail attachment for circuit interrupter
11 Oct 22
A circuit interrupter adapted to be detachably connected to a rail system includes a housing having a notch disposed thereon adapted to receive a first leg of the rail system.
Michael Fasano
Filed: 27 Apr 21
Utility
Single bolt fuse assembly with an electrically isolated bolt
11 Oct 22
A single bolt fuse assembly and method to connect a single bolt fuse to a circuit or device are disclosed.
Tiziano Bianchin, Massimiliano Tinto, Andrew J. Jozwiak, Geoffrey Schwartz
Filed: 20 Oct 21
Utility
Integrated Mult-device Chip and Package
6 Oct 22
A protection device may include a semiconductor substrate and a thyristor-type device, formed within the semiconductor substrate, where the thyristor device extends from a first main surface of the semiconductor substrate to a second main surface of the semiconductor substrate.
Tsung-Wen MOU, Lei SHI, Jifeng Zhou
Filed: 3 Jun 19
Utility
Cable Seals
6 Oct 22
Provided is an example of a cable seal that includes a first sealing component, a second sealing component, and a folding member.
Cheng Du, Jun MA, Dan Jin
Filed: 28 Mar 22
Utility
Protection Device with Laser Trimmed Fusible Element
29 Sep 22
Provided are trimmed parallel element protection devices.
P-A-Homer II Dela Torre, Roel Santos Retardo, Kent Harvey Mercado Berenguel
Filed: 25 Mar 21
Utility
Attaching an Isolated Single Stud Fuse to an Electrical Device
29 Sep 22
An electrical device assembly and method to attach an isolated single stud fuse assembly to an electrical device are disclosed.
Geoffrey Schwartz, TIZIANO BIANCHIN, MASSIMILIANO TINTO
Filed: 21 Mar 22
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Method to Connect Power Terminal to Substrate Within Semiconductor Package
29 Sep 22
A method to connect power terminals to substrates within semiconductor packages is disclosed.
ELAHEH ARJMAND, HAMILTON SEIROCO, THOMAS SPANN
Filed: 24 Mar 21
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Semiconductor Mesa Device Formation Method
29 Sep 22
A method of forming a semiconductor device may include providing a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate comprising an inner region of a first polarity, and a surface layer, disposed on the inner region, wherein the surface layer comprises a second polarity, opposite the first polarity.
Jianfei Zeng
Filed: 28 Mar 22
Utility
Busbar Design That Terminates with Sealed Connector
29 Sep 22
A novel busbar, suitable for low-power applications, features a u-shaped extension having a male terminal that fits into and establishes electrical connection with a standard female terminal.
Dave G. Kotowski, Michael J. Skrzypczak
Filed: 24 Mar 21
Utility
Waveguide for Propagation Velocity Compensated Position Measurement Magnetic Sensor
22 Sep 22
Provided are waveguide sensors and position sensing systems.
Efrem Fesshaie, Paulius Kabisius
Filed: 22 Mar 21
Utility
PTC Device with Integrated Fuses for High Current Operation
15 Sep 22
A circuit protection device including a PTC device having a PTC element, first and second electrodes disposed on opposing first and second surfaces of the PTC element, respectively, first and second chip fuses disposed on the first and second electrodes, respectively, the second chip fuse electrically connected in series with the PTC device, and the first chip fuse electrically in connected parallel with the PTC device and the second chip fuse, the first chip fuse having a lower electrical resistance than the PTC element when the PTC element is in a non-tripped state, wherein a fusible element of the first chip fuse has a first melting temperature and is configured to carry a current higher than the PTC element can carry without tripping, and wherein a fusible element of the second chip fuse has a second melting temperature that is greater than the first melting temperature.
Yuriy Borisovich Matus, Martin G. Pineda
Filed: 30 Nov 21