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  • 730 Jossman Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462 (248) 627-5608
  • Davison, MI
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • Dearborn, MI

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Company: Lear corporation 2001 Position: Principal engineer

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Automotive

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Engineer At Lear Corporation

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Location:
Ortonville, MI
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
Lear Corporation
Principal Engineer

Lear Corporation
Engineer at Lear Corporation

Publications

Us Patents

Terminal Connector

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US Patent:
6984134, Jan 10, 2006
Filed:
Jun 16, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/868995
Inventors:
Bert Eakins - Ortonville MI, US
Paul R. Glei - Allen Park MI, US
Camilla A. Sienkiewicz - Harrison Township MI, US
Assignee:
Lear Corporation - Southfield MI
International Classification:
H01R 12/00
US Classification:
439 78
Abstract:
A terminal blade connection system has a first printed circuit board including a blade passage extending therethrough. Also, a receptacle terminal has a first terminal support leg, a second terminal support leg, spaced from the first terminal support leg, and a side support arm connected between the first and second terminal support legs, with the first terminal support leg mounted on one side of the blade passage and the second terminal support leg mounted on the other side of the blade passage, and with the two support legs forming a contact portion. The contact portion is engagable with a terminal blade mounted on a second printed circuit board. The receptacle terminal is shaped to accept the terminal blade from either the top or the bottom, through the blade passage, thus allowing for mounting of the second printed circuit board on either side of the first.

Alignment Plate

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US Patent:
7097494, Aug 29, 2006
Filed:
Feb 10, 2005
Appl. No.:
10/906240
Inventors:
Bert Eakins - Ortonville MI, US
Camilla Sienkiewicz - Harrison Township MI, US
Assignee:
Lear Corporation - Southfield MI
International Classification:
H01R 13/58
US Classification:
439475
Abstract:
A method and system relate to use of an alignment plate in electrical assemblies having terminal blades or other features. The alignment plate includes features for suspending the plate relative to the terminal blades for protecting the blades during assembly, transport, and other operations.

Terminal And Connector Assembly

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US Patent:
8480412, Jul 9, 2013
Filed:
Jun 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/165399
Inventors:
Bert William Eakins - Ortonville MI, US
George E. Fox - Maybee MI, US
Michael James Porter - Traverse City MI, US
Assignee:
Lear Corporation - Southfield MI
International Classification:
H01R 12/00
US Classification:
439 84, 439751
Abstract:
A connector assembly is provided with a body that extends along a lateral length with a longitudinal height defined by a first body surface and an opposing second body surface. A locking terminal extends through the body and includes an elongate blade having a distal end for electrically connecting to a mating connector and a proximal end adapted to electrically connect to an electronic component with an aperture. At least one tab extends lengthwise from an intermediate portion of the blade and extends through the electronic component aperture. A projection extends outward from the tab such that the projection interferes with the aperture during insertion of the tab therethrough for deforming the tab. After insertion, the tab returns from the deformation and engages the projection to the electronic component for retaining the tab within the aperture.

Electrical Connector Incorporating A Light

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US Patent:
60537655, Apr 25, 2000
Filed:
Oct 16, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/173816
Inventors:
Bert William Eakins - Ortonville MI
Assignee:
Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc. - Southfield MI
International Classification:
H01R 1373
H02B 101
US Classification:
439557
Abstract:
A light emitting electrical connector is disclosed that includes an electrical circuit, which is secured to a housing of the electrical connector, having a light emitting source and a resistor. In a preferred embodiment, the housing includes a terminal connecting portion for providing electrical power to the electrical circuit, which is molded to the housing of the electrical connector. Preferably, the electrical circuit includes a light emitting diode as the light emitting source. The housing further includes a mounting structure for securing the housing to a surface. In a most preferred embodiment, the mounting structure comprises at least two snap fit tabs for mounting the electrical connector to the surface.

Semi-Compliant Terminals

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US Patent:
20150235733, Aug 20, 2015
Filed:
Feb 14, 2014
Appl. No.:
14/180475
Inventors:
- Southfield MI, US
Bert W. Eakins - Ortonville MI, US
Assignee:
LEAR CORPORATION - Southfield MI
International Classification:
H01B 5/02
H05K 1/18
Abstract:
The present disclosure includes an electrical terminal that may include a first portion, a second portion, and/or a middle portion. A middle portion may be disposed between first and second portions and/or a middle portion may include a first middle section, a second middle section, a recessed portion disposed between the first middle section and the second middle section, and/or an aperture. The electrical terminal may include a transition portion that may be disposed between a middle portion and a second portion.
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