Paul G Casperson

US Patent:

7419397, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/598351

Inventors:

Paul G. Casperson - Peoria IL, US
Ronald P. Dettman - Peoria IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

H01R 13/52

US Classification:

439281

Abstract:

An electrical connector for a high voltage application. The connector may include a plug housing having a plurality of plug openings and a header housing have a plurality of header openings. The plurality of header openings may be matable with a respective plug opening. A plurality of sockets are insertable into each respective plug opening. A plurality of pins may be operable to be received by a corresponding socket. The plug housing and sockets may be configured to maintain a seal with the plug housing connected to and disconnected from the header housing.

US Patent:

8405500, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Dec 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/311595

Inventors:

Bryan G. Lammers - Peoria Heights IL, US
James I. Portscheller - Sparland IL, US
Paul G. Casperson - Peoria IL, US
John W. Crayton - Peoria IL, US
David C Freeman - Mapleton IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

G08B 1/08

US Classification:

34053811, 3404255, 340 101

Abstract:

A power and data delivery system for a machine. The system includes a power and data conductor located throughout at least a portion of the machine, a plurality of processing nodes, each connected to the conductor at various locations, and a plurality of devices, each connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of processing nodes and controlled by the processing node, wherein each processing node may be connected at any location of the conductor.

US Patent:

20060226701, Oct 12, 2006

Filed:

Mar 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/094522

Inventors:

Michael Gatz - Chillicothe IL, US
Paul Casperson - Peoria IL, US

International Classification:

B60L 1/00

US Classification:

307009100

Abstract:

A hydraulic power system is provided, which may include a source component configured to generate an electrical current and a receiving component configured to receive the electrical current generated by the source component. The system may further include at least one hydraulic hose having one or more embedded electrically conductive members being configured to carry the electrical current between the source component and the receiving component.

US Patent:

20070141903, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Dec 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/311596

Inventors:

Paul Casperson - Peoria IL, US
David Freeman - Mapleton IL, US

International Classification:

H01R 9/05

US Classification:

439582000

Abstract:

An electrical connector assembly. The connector may include a top housing and base housing for a conductor. The base housing may include a base conductor channel extending along a longitudinal axis, a conductor partition, and at least one conductor contact having corresponding prong transverse the longitudinal axis. The top housing may include a top conductor channel corresponding to the base conductor channel and a connector interface operably connected to the at least one prong.

US Patent:

20130157511, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Dec 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/330729

Inventors:

Joseph Burkiett - Fairview IL, US
Paul Casperson - Peoria IL, US
Christian Hagen - Lewistown IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

H01R 24/38

US Classification:

439626, 439625

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a two-pole electrical device having a two conductor that allows for universal radial orientation of a mating connector and harness. A mating connector for the two-pole electrical device is also disclosed. The mating connector is fastened to the two-pole electrical device in a way to ensure secure connection in automotive and heavy duty applications.

US Patent:

20130157513, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Dec 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/330725

Inventors:

Christian Hagen - Lewistown IL, US
Paul Casperson - Peoria IL, US
Joseph Burkiett - Fairview IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

H01R 33/06

US Classification:

439638

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to an electrical connector that allows for universal radial orientation when connected to a two-pole electrical device. The two-pole electrical device that the connector mates to is also disclosed. The mating connector is fastened to the two-pole electrical device in a way to ensure secure connection in automotive and heavy duty applications.

US Patent:

62917706, Sep 18, 2001

Filed:

May 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/312567

Inventors:

Paul G. Casperson - Columbus IN

Assignee:

Leoni Wiring Systems, Inc. - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

H02G 300

US Classification:

174 72A

Abstract:

A wiring harness for use in a networked wiring system wherein one or more multiplexed electronic circuits are contained within the wiring harness. Provision of such electronics within the wiring harness reduces the number of wires used in a networked wiring system without requiring their provision within sensor or actuator devices, or in external electronic boxes. Inclusion of such electronics within the wiring harness also eliminates the need for extra interconnections, and provides protection of the electronics from environmental conditions.

US Patent:

53215826, Jun 14, 1994

Filed:

Apr 26, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/051661

Inventors:

Paul G. Casperson - Columbus IN

Assignee:

Cummins Engine Company, Inc. - Columbus IN

International Classification:

H05K 720

US Classification:

361713

Abstract:

A thermal attachment assembly for heat generating electronic devices which includes a multi-element spring having low force, high deflection, spring fingers, and which is adjustable and attached by screws to a cover to apply pressure directly against electronic components arranged generally perpendicular to at least one edge of a printed wired board (PWB). The attachment assembly includes a heat sink housing in which the electronic components are pressed against an electrically insulating, thermally conductive film positioned against one wall of the heat sink housing. The PWB is snapped to a carrier and both are placed into the housing so that the electronic devices are positioned within spaces of the carrier. The carrier includes sloping surfaces, so that the spring fingers are deflected downward when the cover is attached to the housing, thereby insuring that the spring fingers are properly positioned onto the electronic devices, between the spaces of the carrier.