Gaurav S Surana

US Patent:

20210376517, Dec 2, 2021

Filed:

Oct 16, 2018

Appl. No.:

17/285231

Inventors:

- Melville NY, US
Gaurav SURANA - Farmingdale NY, US

Assignee:

LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. - Melville NY

International Classification:

H01R 13/502

Abstract:

An electrical pin and sleeve device is disclosed. The pin and sleeve device incorporating one or more features to facilitate easier assembly and use. For example, the pin and sleeve device may include one or more alignment or keys between, for example, the electrical contacts and the thru holes for receiving the contacts formed in the device to prevent improper insertion of the contacts within the device. Additionally, and/or alternatively, one or more alignment or keys between components of the pin and sleeve device such as, for example, between the contact carrier and the body member to prevent improper coupling of the body member relative to the contact carrier or subsequent rotation thereof. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the pin and sleeve device may include one or more tapered or funneled surfaces for preventing wire splaying during insertion of the electrical strands into the contacts.

US Patent:

20190199031, Jun 27, 2019

Filed:

Dec 27, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/854898

Inventors:

- Melville NY, US
Gaurav Surana - Farmingdale NY, US

Assignee:

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Melville NY

International Classification:

H01R 13/512
H01R 13/64

Abstract:

A pin and sleeve device including a contact carrier with captive set screws is disclosed. In some embodiments, the pin and sleeve device includes a housing and a contact carrier. The contact carrier may include a plurality of contact openings each receiving a terminal, such as a pin or a contact sleeve. The contact carrier may include a tool opening or slot extending from an outer surface or perimeter thereof. The tool opening or slot being in communication with one of the contact openings and/or terminals. A set screw may be positioned within the contact openings, the set screw positioned directly adjacent a retainment wall defining an inner portion of the contact openings. The contact carrier may therefore reduce the likelihood that the set screw may be lost or dropped, as the retainment wall is configured to prevent the set screw from passing through or exiting the tool opening or slot.