公开(公告)号：US06947271B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US10301888

申请日：2002-11-22

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: H01C7/02 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R24/04 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H01R13/68 ,  H01C7/02 ,  H01R24/58

Abstract: An auxiliary power port such as is found in an automotive vehicle passenger compartment has a receptacle connected with the vehicle electrical system and a sleeve rotatably mounted in the receptacle to receive a standard adapter plug of the type intended for use with automotive power ports. The sleeve is insulatively spaced from the inner surface of the receptacle, and includes at least one and preferably multiple PTC elements conductively sandwiched between the sleeve and the receptacle. The PTC elements are rotatable into and out of a non-conductive window in the receptacle to selectively adjust the overcurrent protection level provided by the power port, and to disconnect the PTC elements from current to allow them to reset after being tripped by overcurrent.

Abstract translation: 诸如在机动车辆乘客舱中发现的辅助动力端口具有与车辆电气系统连接的插座和可旋转地安装在插座中的套筒，以接收用于与汽车电源端口一起使用的类型的标准适配器插头。 套筒与容器的内表面绝缘地间隔开，并且包括至少一个且优选地多个PTC元件，其导电地夹在套筒和容​​器之间。 PTC元件可旋转进出插座中的非导电窗口，以选择性地调节由电源端口提供的过电流保护等级，并将PTC元件与电流断开，以允许它们在被过电流跳闸之后复位。

公开(公告)号：US06860454B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10346385

申请日：2003-01-17

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: F16B2/10 ,  H02G3/30 ,  F16B45/00

CPC classification number: F16B2/10 ,  H02G3/30

Abstract: An adjustable clip for flexible flat cables comprising a pair of pivotally interconnected scissors arms having retainer tabs on the opposite ends and detents so that angle between the arms can be set in any of several different positions to accommodate FFCs of different widths. A bayonet fastener extends through a center hub portion so as to be forcibly inserted into a preformed hole in a support structure such as an automotive body pillar.

Abstract translation: 一种用于柔性扁平电缆的可调节夹子，包括一对枢转互连的剪刀臂，其具有在相对端部上的保持器突片和棘爪，使得臂之间的角度可以设置在几个不同位置中的任何位置以适应不同宽度的FFC。 卡口紧固件延伸穿过中心毂部分，以便被强制地插入诸如汽车车身支柱的支撑结构中的预制孔中。

公开(公告)号：US5818676A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US857910

申请日：1997-05-16

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: H01C1/14 ,  H01C7/13 ,  H01C13/02 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H01C7/13 ,  H01C1/1406 ,  H01C13/02

Abstract: A self-resetting circuit overcurrent protection device comprises two or more flat positive temperature coefficient (PTC) elements, each comprising a layer of PTC material sandwiched between two metal plates, disposed in a parallel, overlapping configuration and connected in electrical parallel. The resulting circuit protection device has a hold current equal to the sum of the hold currents of the component PTC elements, while having a surface area no greater than that of a PTC device comprising only one of the component PTC elements. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, two PTC elements are used and one of the metal plates belonging to each of the PTC elements has a blade terminal integrally formed therewith, the terminals being substantially identical in configuration to the terminals of a standard automotive fuse which the device is intended to replace.

Abstract translation: 自复位电路过电流保护装置包括两个或更多个平坦的正温度系数（PTC）元件，每个元件包括夹在两个金属板之间的PTC材料层，它们以平行，重叠的形式设置并并联连接。 所得到的电路保护装置具有等于组件PTC元件的保持电流之和的保持电流，同时具有不大于仅包括一个组件PTC元件的PTC装置的表面积的表面积。 在本发明的优选实施例中，使用两个PTC元件，属于每个PTC元件的金属板之一具有与其一体形成的刀片端子，该端子的结构与标准汽车保险丝的端子基本相同 该设备旨在替代。

公开(公告)号：US07172462B1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US11203802

申请日：2005-08-15

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: H01R13/68

CPC classification number: H01H85/044 ,  H01H2085/025

Abstract: An over-current fuse of unitary, disposable construction is used to protect battery and alternator cables from over-current conditions. The fuse comprises a cylindrical body of high-temperature plastic having an axial through-bore and recessed annular seat surfaces formed into the opposite surfaces. Metal rings are mounted on the annular seat surfaces and are electrically interconnected by a fuse element.

Abstract translation: 一体式一次性结构的过电流保险丝用于保护电池和交流发电机电缆免受过电流条件的影响。 保险丝包括高温塑料的圆柱体，其具有形成在相对表面中的轴向通孔和凹入的环形座表面。 金属环安装在环形座表面上，并通过熔丝元件电互连。

公开(公告)号：US6109973A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US349284

申请日：1999-07-08

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr. ,  Otoniel Hinojosa ,  Joseph Stanley Warner

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr. ,  Otoniel Hinojosa ,  Joseph Stanley Warner

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/40 ,  H01R13/68

CPC classification number: H01R13/6608

Abstract: An electrical connector has a plurality of internal chambers containing wiring harness terminals for making connection with terminals of a mating wiring harness connector, and a locking wedge receptacle adjacent the terminal chambers having a plurality of electrical component terminals in communication therewith. Latch members separate the terminal chambers from the locking wedge receptacle and have nubs formed thereon which engage the terminals to retain them in their respective chambers. An electrical circuit component such as a fuse, resistor, capacitor or diode is sized to fit snugly within the locking wedge receptacle and has contacts which make electrical connection with the electrical component terminals when inserted therein. Insertion of the circuit component into the locking wedge receptacle places the body of the circuit component in contact with the latch members so that they are maintained in engagement with their respective wiring harness terminals, thereby locking the terminals securely in their respective terminal chambers.

Abstract translation: 电连接器具有多个内部腔室，其包含用于与配合线束连接器的端子连接的线束端子，以及与具有与其连通的多个电气部件端子的端子室相邻的锁定楔形插座。 闩锁构件将端子室与锁定楔形容器分开并且具有形成在其上的端子，其接合端子以将它们保持在它们各自的室中。 诸如保险丝，电阻器，电容器或二极管之类的电路元件的尺寸被设计成紧密地配合在锁定楔形插座内，并具有当插入其中时与电气元件端子电连接的触点。 将电路部件插入到锁定楔形容器中使电路部件的主体与闩锁部件接触，使得它们与它们各自的线束端子保持接合，从而将端子牢固地锁定在它们各自的端子室中。

公开(公告)号：US09365170B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13592516

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr. ,  Anil K. Sahoo ,  Robert D. Clisch

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr. ,  Anil K. Sahoo ,  Robert D. Clisch

IPC: H02G3/22 ,  H02G3/18 ,  B60R16/02

CPC classification number: B60R16/0222

Abstract: A grommet assembly that has a retainer and a grommet that is coupled to the retainer. The retainer includes first and second body portions that are connected via a hinge that permits the first and second body portions to be spread apart into an open condition to receive a wire harness. The retainer also includes a latch that permits the first and second body portions to be held in a closed position. The grommet is coupled to the retainer and is configured to form a seal about the retainer. The grommet can have seal members that sealingly engage one another when the retainer is latched in the closed position. Additionally or alternatively, the retainer can have a channel that is configured to support a wire harness and the grommet can have a resilient tubular portion that can be stretched over the channel and the wire harness.

Abstract translation: 一种垫圈组件，其具有保持器和联接到保持器的索环。 保持器包括经由铰链连接的第一主体部分和第二主体部分，其允许第一和第二主体部分扩展到打开状态以接收线束。 保持器还包括允许第一和第二主体部分保持在关闭位置的闩锁。 护环耦合到保持器并且构造成围绕保持器形成密封。 当保持器锁定在关闭位置时，护环可具有彼此密封接合的密封构件。 附加地或替代地，保持器可以具有被配置为支撑线束的通道，并且索环可以具有能够在通道和线束上延伸的弹性管状部分。

公开(公告)号：US06302241B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09796477

申请日：2001-03-02

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: B60T1722

CPC classification number: B60T17/221 ,  F16D66/027

Abstract: A sensor is attached to a backing plate of a brake pad. The sensor comprises a metal arm extending to one side of the brake pad. The metal arm is electrically insulated from the backing plate. A tab made from a dielectric material projects from a free end of the arm in the same direction that the brake pad extends from the backing plate. The tab is bonded to the arm by an electrically conductive paste. The tab has a wear face spaced from the backing plate the same distance as a brake surface of the brake pad. When a brake is applied by a vehicle operator, both the brake pad brake surface and the tab wear face frictionally engage a brake rotor fixed to a wheel hub. The dielectric material is selected so the tab wears at the same rate as the brake pad. A lead wire connected to the arm enables the capacitance of the tab to be measured by a grounded capacitance meter when the brake is applied. The capacitance changes as the dielectric material wears away. The capacitance is used to indicate the remaining amount of brake pad life on a digital readout.

Abstract translation: 传感器连接到刹车片的背板上。 传感器包括延伸到制动衬块一侧的金属臂。 金属臂与背板电绝缘。 由介电材料制成的突片从臂的自由端沿制动块从背板延伸的相同方向突出。 突片通过导电膏粘结到臂上。 突片具有与背板间隔开的磨损面与制动衬块的制动表面相同的距离。 当车辆操作者施加制动时，刹车片制动器表面和翼片磨损面摩擦地接合固定在轮毂上的制动转子。 选择介电材料，使得接片以与制动片相同的速率磨损。 连接到手臂的引线使得当施加制动器时，接片电容表能够测量接头的电容。 随着电介质材料的磨损，电容变化。 电容用于指示数字读数器上的剩余刹车片寿命。

公开(公告)号：US5796569A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US878649

申请日：1997-06-19

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: H01C7/02 ,  H01C7/13 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H01C7/027 ,  H01C7/13

Abstract: A self-resetting circuit overcurrent protection device suitable for use as a replacement for a conventional cylindrical fuse has at least one semi-tubular positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element surrounded by a tubular, electrically insulating body and connected to terminal caps disposed at either end of the cylinder. In a first embodiment of the invention, first and second PTC elements are disposed such that the concave surfaces thereof are oriented toward one another and are connected in electrical parallel so that the hold current of the PTC device is equal to the sum of the hold current values of each of the two elements. In a second embodiment, a first pair of semi-tubular PTC elements are disposed in nested, concentric relationship to one another and a second pair of semi-tubular PTC elements are disposed in nested, concentric relationship to one another, the two pairs of PTC elements being disposed with concave surfaces thereof facing one another. The four PTC elements are connected in electrical parallel so that the hold current of the device is equal to the sum of the hold currents of the four component PTC elements.

Abstract translation: 适用于替代常规圆柱形熔断器的自复位电路过电流保护装置具有至少一个半管状正温度系数（PTC）元件，该半管状正温度系数（PTC）元件由管状电绝缘体环绕，并连接到设置在任一端的端子帽 的气缸。 在本发明的第一实施例中，第一PTC元件和第二PTC元件设置成使得其凹面相互朝向并联连接，使得PTC器件的保持电流等于保持电流之和 两个元素中的每一个的值。 在第二实施例中，第一对半管状PTC元件以彼此嵌套的同心关系设置，并且第二对半管状PTC元件以彼此嵌套的同心关系设置，两对PTC 元件被设置成具有彼此面对的凹面。 四个PTC元件并联连接，使得器件的保持电流等于四个组件PTC元件的保持电流之和。

公开(公告)号：US6147850A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US212807

申请日：1998-12-16

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr. ,  Brian Everett Johnson

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr. ,  Brian Everett Johnson

IPC: H01C7/02 ,  H01C7/13 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H02H9/02 ,  H02H5/00

CPC classification number: H01C7/13 ,  H01C7/021 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H02H9/026

Abstract: An auxiliary power port such as is found in an automotive vehicle passenger compartment has a receptacle connected with the vehicle electrical system and a tubular, removable sleeve which fits inside the receptacle and receives a standard adapter plug of the type intended for use with automotive power ports. The exterior surface of the sleeve is covered with a layer of positive temperature coefficient (positive temperature coefficient) material, and insertion of the sleeve into the receptacle places the positive temperature coefficient layer in contact with the inner surface of the receptacle. The inner surface of the receptacle, the outer surface of the sleeve, and the positive temperature coefficient layer sandwiched therebetween form a positive temperature coefficient circuit overcurrent protection device. A number of interchangeable sleeves having different hold currents are provided for use with different electrical devices.

Abstract translation: 诸如在机动车辆乘客舱中发现的辅助动力端口具有与车辆电气系统连接的插座和装配在插座内部的管状可移除套筒，并接收用于与汽车电源端口一起使用的类型的标准适配器插头 。 套筒的外表面覆盖有正温度系数（正温度系数）材料层，并且套筒插入容器中使正温度系数层与容器的内表面接触。 容器的内表面，套筒的外表面和夹在其间的正温度系数层形成正温度系数电路过电流保护装置。 提供了具有不同保持电流的多个可互换的套管用于与不同的电气设备一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US5767449A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-16

申请号：US677088

申请日：1996-07-09

Applicant: William Gronowicz, Jr.

Inventor： William Gronowicz, Jr.

IPC: H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/6593 ,  H02G15/105 ,  H02G15/02

CPC classification number: H01R9/0512 ,  H01R13/6593 ,  H02G15/105

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A collar for providing a grounding connection for a tube of electrically conductive fabric used to shield a cable from electromagnetic interference and/or radio frequency interference. The collar has an inner sleeve which fits around the cable and an outer sleeve which slides over the inner sleeve so that the shielding tube is sandwiched between the two sleeves. An electrically conductive ring around the inner circumference of the outer sleeve is pressed into contact with the shielding tube. A terminal extends from the ring for connection to ground. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, an electrical connector is formed integrally with the outer sleeve.

Abstract translation: 本发明摘要用于提供用于屏蔽电缆免受电磁干扰和/或射频干扰的导电织物管的接地连接的套环。 套环具有围绕电缆配合的内套筒和在内套筒上滑动的外套筒，使得屏蔽管夹在两个套筒之间。 围绕外套筒的内圆周的导电环被压制成与屏蔽管接触。 端子从环延伸以连接到地。 在本发明的替代实施例中，电连接器与外套筒一体形成。