John N Topolewski

Author:

John L. Topolewski

ISBN #:

0914960474

US Patent:

7371080, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Apr 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/733359

Inventors:

Brian R. Masters - Hartland MI, US
Christopher J. Darr - Livonia MI, US
John N. Topolewski - Westland MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 762, 439949

Abstract:

A Power Distribution Boxes (PDBs), such as but not limited to the type employed in vehicles and other devices to distribute power from a primary power source to a number of loads. The PDB may include top-down constructions in so far as the main components are laid one on top of the other. Wires used to distribute energy from a primary source to a number of loads may be connected from an underside of the PDB.

US Patent:

8419441, Apr 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/301833

Inventors:

John N. Topolewski - Westland MI, US
Richard J. Hampo - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 65

Abstract:

A system for electrically connecting circuit boards includes a pair of board connectors configured to be electrically connected to respective circuit boards. Each of the board connectors includes a plurality of electrical conductors and a housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the electrical conductors. An interconnector includes a plurality of electrical conductors, each of which is configured to be electrically connected to a respective electrical conductor of the board connectors, thereby electrically connecting the circuit boards. An interconnector housing is configured to cooperate with the housings of the board conductors to at least partially enclose the electrical connections between the electrical conductors of the interconnector and the board connectors.

US Patent:

8207454, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

May 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/469958

Inventors:

Christopher J. Darr - Livonia MI, US
John N. Topolewski - Westland MI, US
Enric Aparicio Rollan - Valls, ES
Jordi Bigorra Vives - Valls, ES

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

174520

Abstract:

An electrical junction box for an automotive vehicle. The junction box includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The lower cover may be constructed as a unitary one-piece molded body that defines a plurality of separate terminal cavities. Each of the separate terminal cavities is adapted to receive a single wire terminal without a housing connector that has multiple wire-terminal receptacles. In addition, the junction box may include an electrical circuit board and a busbar between the upper cover and the lower cover.

US Patent:

20060205267, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/906901

Inventors:

Christopher Darr - Livonia MI, US
John Topolewski - Westland MI, US

Assignee:

LEAR CORPORATION - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 4/26

US Classification:

439441000

Abstract:

An electrical connector is provided which includes a generally planar body having first and second retaining arms. The retaining arms are electrically connected to each other and disposed opposite each other. The first and second retaining arms are flexible in a direction away from each other for receiving an electrically conducting element therebetween. This facilitates electrical contact between the retaining arms and the electrically conducting element. A wire retaining structure is electrically connected to the body. At least a portion of the wire retaining structure is movable to at least partially surround an electrically conducting wire to make electrical contact with, and to retain, the wire.

US Patent:

20120281342, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

May 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/099452

Inventors:

John N. Topolewski - Westland MI, US

International Classification:

H05K 7/02

US Classification:

36167901

Abstract:

An interlock for use with an electrical system includes an electrical component that is supported on a support structure. A first member is removably secured to the support structure. The first member prevents contact with the electrical component while the first member is secured to the support structure. A second member is also removably secured to the support structure. The second member prevents removal of the first member while the second member is secured to the support structure. The electrical component is adapted to be connected to a power source only when both the first member and the second member are secured to the support structure.

US Patent:

53164970, May 31, 1994

Filed:

Jun 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/082085

Inventors:

John N. Topolewski - Westland MI
Jeffrey A. Burnside - Dearborn Heights MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 1362

US Classification:

439752

Abstract:

An electrical connector adapted to even more securely and positively hold a conventional terminal element therein such that the terminal element cannot be withdrawn from a main body portion of the connector by a pulling or tugging force. The connector comprises a main body portion having an inner upper wall portion and an inner lower wall portion. A plurality of upper bores are formed in connection with the inner upper wall portion, and a plurality of lower bores are formed in connection with the inner lower wall portion. Each of the inner upper and lower wall portions include a shoulder portion which protrudes into one of the upper or lower bores. A conventional terminal element is inserted into a front side of the connector where a portion of the terminal element abuttingly engages the internal shoulder portion of the bore in which it is inserted. A shoulder portion positively and effectively prevents the terminal element from being withdrawn by a pulling or tugging force from a rear side of the main body portion. The upper and lower shoulder portions are non-flexible and non-moving and are therefore not susceptible to breakage such as with conventional leaf beam-type latching arms.

US Patent:

48477338, Jul 11, 1989

Filed:

Mar 7, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/164616

Inventors:

Dhirendra C. Roy - Canton MI
John N. Topolewski - Westland MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02B 102

US Classification:

361427

Abstract:

A unitary resilient bracket (1) for mounting a plurality of electrical component housings (70, 76) to a mounting surface (80) in a space saving vertical arrangement using a minimum of individual fasteners while allowing access to the components located within the housings. Bracket (1) includes keyways (21, 23, 25, 27, 29) for accommodating a multiplicity of keys (74, 78) located on housings (70, 76 respectively) in combination with housing retaining members (60) and flange lock (4) interacting with flange (72) to secure the housings to the bracket. Bracket (1) is secured to mounting surface (80) by fasteners passing through fastening flanges (2) and a primary lock tab (62) which is disposed in a receiving slot (82) located in mounting surface (80).

US Patent:

58937684, Apr 13, 1999

Filed:

Dec 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/768725

Inventors:

Steven Gawron - Dearborn MI
Brenda R. Koehler - Redford MI
Lawrence M. Suwinski - Clinton Township MI
John N. Topolewski - Westland MI

Assignee:

UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 1364

US Classification:

439248

Abstract:

Vehicle doors generally include a metal door frame connected to an interior trim panel. Electrical connections are made between trim panel electrical connectors, and mating electrical connectors on the door frame. A self-aligning connection system allows one of the connectors to float or aligns with the mating electrical connector by being allowed to move in three directions during assembly. The connection system includes a carriage (46) having a hole, a clip (48), and a base (44). The clip releasably holds one electrical connector (50). The clip (48) is disposable within the carriage (46) so that the clip moves along a first axis and a second axis within the carriage. The base comprises a plate (53) and at least one post (54) extending from the plate. The carriage is placed on the post so that the post extends through the hole. The diameter of the post allows the carriage to be slidably engaged therewith along a third axis.