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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7361837 | Electrical connection device An electrical connection device (10) for connecting a multi-core machine cable to another electrical device comprises a body (12) having an end-face with apertures and a plurality of insulating sleeves (22) extending about the apertures and a pl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7335042 | Supply and control device for an electric appliance having a fluid-tight terminal with pin contacts, in particular a motor for a compressor of a household appliance A supply and control device of an electric appliance equipped with a fluid-tight terminal with pin contacts, typically a compressor, including a cup-shaped support formed by electrically non-conductive material, a plurality of electric contacts of the blade type acc... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7275961 | Rugged, removable, electronic device An apparatus is disclosed, including a rugged electrical connector supporting an external bus protocol including a power signal; a backshell canister mated to the electrical connector; an active electronic component housed in the canister; and an electrical connecti... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7247056 | Rugged, removable, electronic device An apparatus is disclosed, including a rugged electrical connector supporting an external bus protocol including a power signal; a backshell canister mated to the electrical connector; an active electronic component housed in the canister; and an electrical connecti... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244128 | Waterproof simplex receptacle A simplex receptacle body (102) includes a front portion (108) with a front surface (104) and a rear surface (106). Terminals (110) extend through the front portion (108). A clip (138) is “snap-fit” on a rear hous... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241178 | High voltage proof electrical plug and socket connection An electrical plug-and-socket connection with a male plug that includes at least two contact pins, which contact pins are linked to a base body of a plug-in aperture for a plug-in section of a female plug, and after connection of the male and female plugs are insert... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238056 | Electrical connector An electrical connector including a plurality of conductors, at least one male terminal electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of conductors, and at least one female terminal electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of conductors. At ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234976 | Terminal cover, sealed type electromotive compressor provided with the terminal cover, and refrigerant cycle device in which the sealed type electromotive compressor constitutes refrigerant circuit An object is to provide a terminal cover which can be easily attached to a cluster while securely holding the cluster and which can protect lead wires extending from the cluster, a sealed type electromotive compressor whose terminal is covered with the terminal cove... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7197892 | Encapsulated electrically driven compressor The invention relates to an encapsulated electrically driven compressor for a motor vehicle and has an object to prevent electrical parts for connecting an electric motor housed in a hermetically sealed housing to an outside electric control circuit from being easil... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194871 | Electrical and electronic component cabinet for a refrigeration compressor Cabinet for a refrigeration compressor delimiting an inner space designed to receive electrical and electronic components, characterized by having at least one support for the electrical and electronic components and a protective cap having an open side face delimit... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7114986 | Electrical cord connector apparatus An electrical connector adapted for use in terminating the individual solid and/or stranded wires of a NEMA cable includes a locking connector body having a plurality of nested cam levers, each of which selectively rotates to engage a spring clamp to releasably capt... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108489 | Terminal block assembly for a hermetic compressor A terminal assembly for a hermetic compressor including a metallic disk having an interior side, an opposite exterior side, and a plurality of holes extending therethrough, the interior side of the metallic disk defining a first diameter sized to fit within an apert... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108565 | Connection assembly for electrical cables, of the type for connection to connectors with cylindrical-pin terminals A connection assembly for electrical cables, for connection to connectors with cylindrical-pin terminals, having a connector with guides inside for stable locking and accommodation of electrical terminals. Each terminal is constituted by a base with portions folded ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7071416 | Connector member for electrical connections through a wall of a fuel tank, particularly for the LPG fuel tank of a motor vehicle A fuel tank for motor vehicles, for example an LPG fuel tank, contains inside it at least one electrical component and has a wall or a plate bearing at least one connector for connection of the electrical component with an electrical line external to the tank. The e... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7025614 | Compressor with terminal assembly having dielectric material A hermetically sealed compressor assembly including a housing, an electric motor located in the housing, a compression mechanism located in the housing and operatively coupled to the motor, and a terminal assembly comprising a cup-shaped terminal body and having ele... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7004782 | Connecting device for electrical connection of a socket of an electrical apparatus with a power cord plug The connecting device (1) for electrical connection of a socket (2) of an electrical apparatus (3) with a socket plug (4) of a power cord (5) includes a cord receptacle (19) provided with curved first and second receptacle s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6948969 | Electrical connector assembly with a cable guiding member An electrical connector assembly includes an electric cable, and an electrical connector member for signal transmission. The connector member terminates an end portion of the electric cable. A cable guiding member is mounted on the end portion of the electric cable,... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6921297 | Hermetic terminal assembly and associated method of manufacture Several embodiments of a hermetic terminal assembly are disclosed and an associated method. The terminal assembly includes a metallic body that has body a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes an interior surface, an exterior surface and at least one opening. ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6916210 | Electric power supply connector for sealed compressor A compressor is provided with a fluid tight electrical connector. The electrical connector is sealed against the seal compressor housing, and a cable end connector is detachably attached to a connector housing . Since the cable is separately attached to the connecto... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6910904 | Compressor with terminal assembly having dielectric material A hermetically sealed compressor assembly including a housing, an electric motor located in the housing, a compression mechanism located in the housing and operatively coupled to the motor, and a terminal assembly comprising a cup-shaped terminal body and having ele... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6779989 | Method for connecting compressor with built-in electric motor and external wiring, connection device used therefor, and compressor with built-in electric motor using the same A plurality of connection terminals are covered with a housing so that the plurality of connection terminals are collectively treated by handling of the housing. The housing is put over and fitted to a case of a compressor while connecting the connection terminals t... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6699078 | Connector block having at least one protrusion, for a terminal assembly A connector block adaptable to engage with a terminal assembly of a hermetically sealed compressor, including a circular substantially flat surface that has a plurality of holes adaptable to receive the electrical conductor pins mounted inside the termina... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6692278 | Multicontact electrical connector and rotating electrical machine bearing same Connector for forming an electrical connection between, on the one hand, a first subassembly (15) comprising at least two first electrically conducting elements and, on the other hand, a second subassembly (16) comprising at least two second electrically ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6375490 | Conveniently oriented receptacle for use in elongated raceways A receptacle for an elongated electrical raceway is oriented so that its ground receptacle lies either above or below the raceway's longitudinal centerline, presenting a convenient orientation for the plug, that is not commonly provided for in a raceway e... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6375497 | Recessed hermetic terminal assembly A hermetic compressor comprising a hermetic housing having a cylindrical sidewall portion, a portion of the sidewall disposed inwardly creating a recess, and a hermetic terminal assembly disposed in an opening in the recess to carry electric current into ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6315528 | Terminal connection in small area of scroll compressor and method for carrying out same A compressor is provided with an electrical connection within the length of the stator winding or another component, to reduce the total height of the compressor. The compressor includes a motor having a stator and a rotor, wherein the stator extends alon... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6305989 | Connector block for a terminal assembly A connector block adaptable to engage with a terminal assembly of a hermetically sealed compressor, including a circular substantially flat surface that has a plurality of holes adaptable to receive the electrical conductor pins mounted inside the termina... | 10/23/2001 |
| 5664959 | Electrical connector plug A connector plug (10, 20) for making electrical connection to the terminal assembly (40) of a hermetic compressor for an air conditioning or refrigeration system. The plug has a flexible skirt (15) that extends axially downward to fit snugly over the shou... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5661346 | Customer selectable feed for cigar lighter/power outlet A circuit arrangement for an automotive electrical power system to connect an electrical load to the vehicle battery power system either directly so that the load is powered continuously or through an ignition switch so that the load is powered only when ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5586902 | Electric connector An electric connector, in particular between a generator and an electronic controller for inflatable motor vehicle airbags, with a connector housing for housing contact tubes with leads. In the coupling position, the connector housing lifts a jumper, disp... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5580282 | Sealable shaped connector block for a terminal assembly An electrical conductor pin assembly including at least one conductor pin having pin insulation, the conductor pin extending in sealed relation through a housing wall terminal assembly of a chamber and a lead wire connector block having an over-surface wa... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5520555 | Electrical coupling An electrical coupling for use in an appliance such as a kettle or hot water jug comprises an inlet in the appliance having a standard pin configuration, but a non-standard profile to prevent a standard connector being inserted therein. A connector for en... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5391061 | Hermetic terminal cover and compressor incorporating same A hermetic terminal cover is arranged to be mounted onto a hermetic terminal of, such as, a closed-type compressor. The hermetic terminal cover has terminal caps for covering respective terminal strips of the hermetic terminal. Each terminal strip include... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5336105 | External terminal shield A hermetic compressor with an external terminal shield including a cluster block, hermetic assembly, and an enclosure covering both the cluster block and hermetic terminal assembly, with electrical power supply wires leading out of the enclosure. A means ... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5288242 | Ring lock connector A connector is described, which can be inserted into a hole in a base to securely mount therein while enabling removal and secure reinstallation. The base (14, FIG. 3) has a hole with an undercut groove (30). A connector mount portion (24) has a recess (4... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5199898 | External terminal shield A hermetic compressor with an external terminal assembly shield including a cluster block, hermetic terminal assembly, and an enclosure covering both the cluster block and hermetic terminal, with electrical power supply wires leading out of the enclosure.... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5195912 | Electrical connectors An electrical connector for forming an electrical connection to a pair of electrical terminals comprises first and second electrical connection members each having an eyelet formed with an arcuate, terminal-receiving slot. The connection members are held ... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5186660 | Bi-level wiring harness connector A bi-level electrical cable or harness connector for right angle connection through a bulkhead. The individual conductors are disposed in superposed layers or levels in a connector body and terminate at staggered locations along the connector. Access hole... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5173057 | Permanent protective cover A hermetic compressor with a permanent protective cover assembly including a protective cover, fastener means attaching the protective cover to the compressor housing over a hermetic terminal, and concealment means for preventing field technicians from vi... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5145417 | Terminal block assembly for hermetic terminal structure In combination with at least two terminal assemblies each having body members sealed in the housing wall of a hermetically sealed compressor with outer pin segments extending therefrom, two terminal blocks engageably connected to each of the body members ... | 09/08/1992 |
