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1.

Air handler mount

      
Application Number 18827551
Grant Number 12410883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-06
First Publication Date 2025-09-09
Grant Date 2025-09-09
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Howard, Jeffrey Steven
  • Baron, Christopher Roger

Abstract

A mounting apparatus comprises a base frame assembly comprising a first fixed length support beam and a second fixed length support beam positioned parallel to one another, separated by a first distance, a first adjustable support beam and a second adjustable support beam positioned perpendicular to the first fixed length support beam, and a third adjustable support beam and a fourth adjustable support beam positioned perpendicular to the second fixed length support beam, wherein the first adjustable support beam and the fourth adjustable support beam are separated by a second distance to the second adjustable support beam and the third adjustable support beam, The first adjustable support beam comprises a first sliding extension assembly, the second adjustable support beam comprises a second sliding extension assembly, the third adjustable support beam comprises a third sliding extension assembly, and the fourth adjustable support beam comprises a fourth sliding extension assembly, wherein each of the first sliding extension the second sliding extension assembly, the third sliding extension assembly, and the fourth sliding extension assembly is extendable to a maximum extension length and to a minimum extension length. The base frame also comprises at least four leveling indicators, wherein a first leveling indicator of the at least four leveling indicators is attached to the first fixed length support beam, a second levelling indicator is attached to the second fixed length support beam, a third levelling indicator is attached to the first adjustable support beam, and a fourth levelling indicator is attached to the third adjustable support beam. The mounting apparatus also comprises a drain pan hanger assembly comprising a first drain pan hanger attached to the first fixed length support beam, a second drain pan hanger attached to the second fixed length support beam, and a third drain pan hanger attached to the adjustable support beams, wherein each of the first drain pan hanger, the second drain pan hanger, the third drain pan hanger, and the fourth drain pan hanger is configured to support a sliding drain pan structure. The mounting apparatus also comprises an asymmetrical folding mechanism comprising a first folding assembly positioned along the first and the fourth adjustable support beams and a second folding assembly positioned along the second and the third adjustable support beams, wherein that the first folding assembly is located proximate to the second fixed length support beam, and the second folding assembly is located proximate to the first fixed length support beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • F16M 11/38 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only by folding
  • F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate

2.

ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 19031081
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

Power Factor Correction Capacitors

      
Application Number 19031203
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

4.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19030078
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation

5.

HARD START KIT FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19030241
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Waldrop, Jerry Lee
  • Charles, Jonathan Coburn

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit includes a capacitor container having a cover, a plurality of capacitors received within the container, each of said capacitors having a capacitance value, a common terminal mounted on the cover and electrically connected to a common terminal of each of said plurality of capacitors, a plurality of cover terminals mounted on the cover spaced apart from the common terminal and from each other, each cover terminal respectively electrically connected to one of the plurality of capacitors, a relay having contacts and being capable of opening and closing said contacts in response to a monitored condition of the motor, the relay having relay terminals, a fuse electrically connected to one of the relay terminals by a first wire wherein the fuse electrically disconnects the hard start capacitor replacement unit and the motor upon a failure, and a second wire electrically connecting one of the relay terminals and the motor, a third wire electrically connecting the common terminal and one of the relay terminals, a fourth wire electrically connecting one or more cover terminals to one of the relay terminals, wherein the contacts of the relay close to electrically connect one or more capacitors of the plurality of capacitors to the motor, and the contacts of the relay open to electrically disconnect the one or more capacitors of the plurality of capacitors from the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 2/16 - Protection against electric or thermal overload with fusing elements
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

6.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19030699
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/18 - Protection against electric or thermal overload with breakable contacts
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation

7.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19030943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors

8.

HARD START KIT FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19031339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-18
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor

9.

Capacitor for Multiple Replacement Applications

      
Application Number 19097093
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-01
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

10.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19097131
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-01
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation

11.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19031287
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation

12.

Capacitor for Multiple Replacement Applications

      
Application Number 19031323
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

13.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19003300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-27
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

14.

Capacitor mount

      
Application Number 18891578
Grant Number 12437918
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-20
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Grant Date 2025-10-07
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Charles, Jonathan Coburn
  • Baron, Christopher Roger
  • Howard, Jeffrey Steven

Abstract

A mount includes a rectangular shaped back surface configured to interface to a surface of a separate object, a first side surface perpendicular to the rectangular back surface and having a first arch-shaped cutout, and a second side surface perpendicular to the rectangular back surface and having a second arch-shaped cutout, wherein each of the first arch-shaped cutout and the second arch-shaped cutout comprises a first arch having a first radius and a second arch having a second radius, different from the first radius, the first radius of the first arch allows the mount to receive a cylindrical-shaped capacitor having a first diameter and the second radius of the second arch allows the mount to receive a cylindrical-shaped capacitor having a second diameter, different from the first diameter, and a channel configured to receive a strap and that extends through the mount, the channel having a closed channel portion, a first open channel portion, and a second open channel portion, wherein the strap extended through the channel secures the cylindrical-shaped capacitor having a first diameter or the cylindrical-shaped capacitor having a second diameter received by the mount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H01G 2/04 - Mountings specially adapted for mounting on a chassis

15.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16216508
Grant Number 12237115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-02-25
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Richard W.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor

16.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17535042
Grant Number 12230452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-24
First Publication Date 2025-02-18
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors

17.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18323147
Grant Number 12224131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2025-02-11
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Richard W.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor

18.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17530157
Grant Number 12224132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-18
First Publication Date 2025-02-11
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

19.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29764072
Grant Number D1059290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-28
First Publication Date 2025-01-28
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

20.

Magnet for attachment to a capacitor

      
Application Number 29764520
Grant Number D1055860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-31
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

21.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29696091
Grant Number D1054986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-25
First Publication Date 2024-12-24
Grant Date 2024-12-24
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

22.

Capacitor with relay

      
Application Number 29759685
Grant Number D1054379
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-24
First Publication Date 2024-12-17
Grant Date 2024-12-17
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

23.

Capacitor for Multiple Replacement Applications

      
Application Number 18791787
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-01
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

24.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29816772
Grant Number D1052528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-24
First Publication Date 2024-11-26
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

25.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16894571
Grant Number 12125645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-05
First Publication Date 2024-10-22
Grant Date 2024-10-22
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29814809
Grant Number D1045798
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-09
First Publication Date 2024-10-08
Grant Date 2024-10-08
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

27.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18519367
Grant Number 12315679
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Grant Date 2025-05-27
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors

28.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18198633
Grant Number 12272503
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-17
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/18 - Protection against electric or thermal overload with breakable contacts
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation

29.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18466208
Grant Number 12211655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

30.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18156819
Grant Number 12272501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-19
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

31.

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 17542079
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor

32.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18325526
Grant Number 12260998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged

33.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 18155862
Grant Number 12260991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-18
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Waldrop, Jerry Lee
  • Charles, Jonathan Coburn

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit includes a capacitor container having a cover, a plurality of capacitors received within the container, each of said capacitors having a capacitance value, a common terminal mounted on the cover and electrically connected to a common terminal of each of said plurality of capacitors, a plurality of cover terminals mounted on the cover spaced apart from the common terminal and from each other, each cover terminal respectively electrically connected to one of the plurality of capacitors, a relay having contacts and being capable of opening and closing said contacts in response to a monitored condition of the motor, the relay having relay terminals, a fuse electrically connected to one of the relay terminals by a first wire wherein the fuse electrically disconnects the hard start capacitor replacement unit and the motor upon a failure, and a second wire electrically connecting one of the relay terminals and the motor, a third wire electrically connecting the common terminal and one of the relay terminals, a fourth wire electrically connecting one or more cover terminals to one of the relay terminals, wherein the contacts of the relay close to electrically connect one or more capacitors of the plurality of capacitors to the motor, and the contacts of the relay open to electrically disconnect the one or more capacitors of the plurality of capacitors from the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 2/16 - Protection against electric or thermal overload with fusing elements
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

34.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17525017
Grant Number 11651903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-12
First Publication Date 2023-05-16
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals

35.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17891788
Grant Number 12451295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2025-10-21
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor

36.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17731419
Grant Number 11575298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Waldrop, Jerry Lee
  • Charles, Jonathan Coburn

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit includes a capacitor container having a cover, a plurality of capacitors received within the container, each of said capacitors having a capacitance value, a common terminal mounted on the cover and electrically connected to a common terminal of each of said plurality of capacitors, a plurality of cover terminals mounted on the cover spaced apart from the common terminal and from each other, each cover terminal respectively electrically connected to one of the plurality of capacitors, a relay having contacts and being capable of opening and closing said contacts in response to a monitored condition of the motor, the relay having relay terminals, a fuse electrically connected to one of the relay terminals by a first wire wherein the fuse electrically disconnects the hard start capacitor replacement unit and the motor upon a failure, and a second wire electrically connecting one of the relay terminals and the motor, a third wire electrically connecting the common terminal and one of the relay terminals, a fourth wire electrically connecting one or more cover terminals to one of the relay terminals, wherein the contacts of the relay close to electrically connect one or more capacitors of the plurality of capacitors to the motor, and the contacts of the relay open to electrically disconnect the one or more capacitors of the plurality of capacitors from the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation

37.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17530123
Grant Number 12191087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-18
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2025-01-07
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

38.

Electrolytic capacitive device

      
Application Number 17532185
Grant Number 12293879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

Power factor correction capacitors

      
Application Number 17532218
Grant Number 12230451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

40.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17530116
Grant Number 12230447
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-18
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors

41.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 17530141
Grant Number 12308179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-18
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2025-05-20
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/18 - Protection against electric or thermal overload with breakable contacts
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation

42.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16219646
Grant Number 11424077
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-13
First Publication Date 2022-08-23
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor

43.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29667335
Grant Number D0938912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-19
First Publication Date 2021-12-21
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

44.

Power factor correction capacitors

      
Application Number 16207930
Grant Number 11189425
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-30
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes

45.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16371785
Grant Number 11189426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-01
First Publication Date 2021-11-30
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding

46.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16356711
Grant Number 11183337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-18
First Publication Date 2021-11-23
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor

47.

Electrolytic capacitive device

      
Application Number 16780497
Grant Number 11183341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-23
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

48.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16678500
Grant Number 11177074
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-08
First Publication Date 2021-11-16
Grant Date 2021-11-16
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation

49.

Magnet for attachment to a capacitor

      
Application Number 29695230
Grant Number D0906969
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-17
First Publication Date 2021-01-05
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

50.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29697780
Grant Number D0906247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-11
First Publication Date 2020-12-29
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

51.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16677375
Grant Number 12278059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-07
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged

52.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16813427
Grant Number 11183330
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-09
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor

53.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16742557
Grant Number 11195663
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-14
First Publication Date 2020-05-21
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor

54.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16685007
Grant Number 12260997
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-15
First Publication Date 2020-05-07
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors

55.

Method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting biometric user authentication for accessing a communication device

      
Application Number 16161205
Grant Number 10810293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-16
First Publication Date 2020-04-16
Grant Date 2020-10-20
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Korus, Michael F
  • King, Melanie
  • Tealdi, Daniel A.

Abstract

Improved user authentication of a communication device is provided by expanding voice biometric authentication with a dynamically updated user profile formed of non-voice usage parameters. The non-voice usage parameters are collected during successful voice authentications to establish non-voice compensation controls. When a failed voice biometric authentication attempt is followed by a valid PIN entry, then a false rejection is determined, and a voice biometric threshold is adjusted to reduce the individual user-based false rejection rate along with the enablement of the non-voice usage controls.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
  • G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G10L 15/01 - Assessment or evaluation of speech recognition systems
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/08 - Access security

56.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16526308
Grant Number 10586655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-30
First Publication Date 2020-03-10
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding

57.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15974083
Grant Number 10497518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-08
First Publication Date 2019-12-03
Grant Date 2019-12-03
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged

58.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16195077
Grant Number 10497520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-19
First Publication Date 2019-12-03
Grant Date 2019-12-03
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding

59.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15841621
Grant Number 10366840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-14
First Publication Date 2019-07-30
Grant Date 2019-07-30
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 16041574
Grant Number 10475588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-20
First Publication Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2019-11-12
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details

61.

Electrolytic capacitor with multiple sections

      
Application Number 16041575
Grant Number 11631550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-20
First Publication Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections, a pressure interrupter cover assembly, and a conductor configured to electrically connect a common terminal of the multiple capacitor sections to a common cover terminal. Each first terminal of the multiple capacitor sections is electrically connected to one of a plurality of capacitor cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

62.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15965071
Grant Number 10147550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-27
First Publication Date 2018-12-04
Grant Date 2018-12-04
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes

63.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29604554
Grant Number D0829173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-18
First Publication Date 2018-09-25
Grant Date 2018-09-25
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

64.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15973876
Grant Number 11183338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-08
First Publication Date 2018-09-13
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/18 - Protection against electric or thermal overload with breakable contacts
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding

65.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15974073
Grant Number 11183336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-08
First Publication Date 2018-09-06
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding

66.

Dihydropyridazine-based antioxidants and uses thereof

      
Application Number 15969608
Grant Number 10851192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-02
First Publication Date 2018-08-30
Grant Date 2020-12-01
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Loy, Douglas A.
  • Bagge, Robb E.

Abstract

Dihydropyridazines compounds having antioxidant properties and uses thereof are described herein. These compounds can function as antioxidants that prevent oxidation of materials, including polymers, and as free radical inhibitors to stabilize reactive chemicals, such as monomers against free radical reactions. The dihydropyridazines can be added as small molecule additives or they can be incorporated into molecules bearing dienophilic C═C double bonds through a Carboni Lindsey reaction, which can reduce environmental and health exposure to antioxidants in plastics and allow for a greater quantity of the antioxidants to be used.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 236/20 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds the radical having only two carbon-to-carbon double bonds unconjugated
  • C07D 237/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-diazine or hydrogenated 1,2-diazine rings not condensed with other rings having less than three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members

67.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29589876
Grant Number D0818959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-05
First Publication Date 2018-05-29
Grant Date 2018-05-29
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

68.

Capacitor

      
Application Number 29593623
Grant Number D0818437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-10
First Publication Date 2018-05-22
Grant Date 2018-05-22
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

69.

Power factor correction capacitors

      
Application Number 15705787
Grant Number 10147549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-15
First Publication Date 2018-03-29
Grant Date 2018-12-04
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals

70.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15426858
Grant Number 09859060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-07
First Publication Date 2018-01-02
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15585782
Grant Number 10134528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-03
First Publication Date 2017-08-17
Grant Date 2018-11-20
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of section cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The first capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices is electrically connectable to one of the section cover terminals, and the second capacitor terminal of the at least one of the capacitive devices is electrically connectable to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals

72.

Electrolytic Capacitor

      
Application Number 15227008
Grant Number 10056195
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-03
First Publication Date 2017-06-29
Grant Date 2018-08-21
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/008 - Terminals
  • H01G 9/12 - Vents or other means allowing expansion
  • H01G 9/10 - Sealing, e.g. of lead-in wires
  • H01G 9/145 - Liquid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 9/26 - Structural combinations of electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devices with each other

73.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15193592
Grant Number 10056194
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-27
First Publication Date 2017-02-02
Grant Date 2018-08-21
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 5/01 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by mechanical means, e.g. by turning a shaftProcesses of their manufacture Details

74.

Power factor correction capacitors

      
Application Number 15276129
Grant Number 11183335
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-26
First Publication Date 2017-01-12
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation

75.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15097383
Grant Number 10249439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-13
First Publication Date 2016-08-11
Grant Date 2019-04-02
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for use in an air-conditioning system and configured to provide a plurality of selectable capacitance values includes a plurality of capacitive devices and a pressure interrupter cover assembly. Each of the capacitive devices has a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The pressure interrupter cover assembly includes a deformable cover, a set of capacitor cover terminals, a common cover terminal, and a set of insulation structures. The apparatus also includes a conductor configured to electrically connect the second capacitor terminal of at least one of the capacitive devices to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through

76.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 15074464
Grant Number 10163571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-18
First Publication Date 2016-07-14
Grant Date 2018-12-25
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Richard W.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through

77.

Power factor correction capacitors

      
Application Number 14663620
Grant Number 09496086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-20
First Publication Date 2015-09-10
Grant Date 2016-11-15
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor

78.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 14543104
Grant Number 09536670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-17
First Publication Date 2015-05-21
Grant Date 2017-01-03
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals

79.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 14506213
Grant Number 09412521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-03
First Publication Date 2015-01-22
Grant Date 2016-08-09
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Sirotiak, Shaun Brandon

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through

80.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 14499747
Grant Number 09378893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-29
First Publication Date 2015-01-15
Grant Date 2016-06-28
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 5/011 - Electrodes
  • H01G 5/014 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals

81.

Power factor correction capacitors

      
Application Number 14283960
Grant Number 09318261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-05-21
First Publication Date 2014-11-27
Grant Date 2016-04-19
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Stockman, Robert M.
  • Stockman, Richard W.
  • Tricano, Michael B.
  • Charles, Jonathan

Abstract

An apparatus includes a case capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements, each capacitor element having at least two capacitors, and each capacitor having a capacitive value. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly with a peripheral edge secured to the case. The cover assembly includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly generally at a central region of the cover assembly. Each cover terminal is connected to one of the at least two capacitors of the respective one of the plurality of capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes, for each of the plurality of capacitive elements, a cover terminal that extends upwardly from the cover assembly at a position spaced apart from the cover terminal generally at the central region of the cover assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor

82.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 14299111
Grant Number 09324501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-09
First Publication Date 2014-09-25
Grant Date 2016-04-26
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Richard W.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 5/38 - Multiple capacitors, e.g. ganged
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H02P 1/44 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual single-phase induction motor by phase-splitting with a capacitor
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through

83.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 13966593
Grant Number 08891224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-14
First Publication Date 2013-12-26
Grant Date 2014-11-18
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding

84.

Electrolytic capacitor

      
Application Number 13965591
Grant Number 09424995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-13
First Publication Date 2013-12-12
Grant Date 2016-08-23
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 13826689
Grant Number 08885318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
First Publication Date 2013-08-22
Grant Date 2014-11-11
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Richard

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through

86.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 13601205
Grant Number 09343238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-31
First Publication Date 2013-01-03
Grant Date 2016-05-17
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six concentrically wound capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections each have a respective section element terminal at a first end of the capacitive element and the capacitor sections have a common element terminal at a second end of the capacitive element. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end a case for the element and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitive element to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H01G 2/24 - Distinguishing marks, e.g. colour coding
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H01G 2/14 - Protection against electric or thermal overload

87.

Electrolytic capacitor

      
Application Number 13116461
Grant Number 08537522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-26
First Publication Date 2011-09-22
Grant Date 2013-09-17
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 13043794
Grant Number 08531815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-09
First Publication Date 2011-06-30
Grant Date 2013-09-10
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

89.

Hard start kit for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 12927476
Grant Number 08456795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-15
First Publication Date 2011-06-09
Grant Date 2013-06-04
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Richard W.

Abstract

A hard start capacitor replacement unit has a plurality of capacitors in a container sized to fit in existing hard start capacitor space. The capacitors are 4 metallized film capacitors wound in a single cylindrical capacitive element. The container has a common terminal and capacitors value terminals for the plurality of capacitors, which may be connected singly or in combination to provide a selected capacitance. An electronic or other relay connects the selected capacitance in parallel with a motor run capacitor. The hard start capacitor replacement unit is thereby adapted to replace a wide variety of hard start capacitors.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 12945979
Grant Number 08270143
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-15
First Publication Date 2011-03-17
Grant Date 2012-09-18
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six concentrically wound capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections each have a respective section element terminal at a first end of the capacitive element and the capacitor sections have a common element terminal at a second end of the capacitive element. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end a case for the element and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitive element to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 12283297
Grant Number 07911762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-09
First Publication Date 2009-09-03
Grant Date 2011-03-22
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 12246676
Grant Number 07835133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-07
First Publication Date 2009-02-26
Grant Date 2010-11-16
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six concentrically wound capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections each have a respective section element terminal at a first end of the capacitive element and the capacitor sections have a common element terminal at a second end of the capacitive element. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end a case for the element and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitive element to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover.

IPC Classes  ?

93.

Electrolytic capacitor

      
Application Number 11966358
Grant Number 07952854
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-28
First Publication Date 2008-07-03
Grant Date 2011-05-31
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrolytic capacitive element with multiple capacitor sections.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

Capacitance measurement device

      
Application Number 11621428
Grant Number 07619420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-01-09
First Publication Date 2008-02-21
Grant Date 2009-11-17
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a measurement device for measuring two capacitances. The apparatus also includes a display module that simultaneously displays at least two numerical values based on the measured capacitances.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants

95.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 11733624
Grant Number 07474519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-10
First Publication Date 2007-10-11
Grant Date 2009-01-06
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six concentrically wound capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections each have a respective section element terminal at a first end of the capacitive elements and the capacitor sections have a common element terminal at a second end of the capacitive element. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end a case for the element and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitive element to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture

96.

Capacitor with multiple elements for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 11399785
Grant Number 07423861
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-04-07
First Publication Date 2007-02-01
Grant Date 2008-09-09
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end of case for the elements and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitor section to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

97.

Capacitor for multiple replacement applications

      
Application Number 11317700
Grant Number 07203053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-12-23
First Publication Date 2006-10-12
Grant Date 2007-04-10
Owner HVAC SOUTH, LLC (USA)
Inventor Stockman, Robert M.

Abstract

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six concentrically wound capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections each have a respective section element terminal at a first end of the capacitive element and the capacitor sections have a common element terminal at a second end of the capacitive element. A pressure interrupter cover assembly is sealingly secured to the open end a case for the element and has a deformable cover with a centrally mounted common cover terminal and a plurality of section cover terminals mounted at spaced apart locations. A conductor frangibly connects the common element terminal of the capacitive element to the common cover terminal and conductors respectively frangibly connect the capacitor section terminals to the section cover terminals. Deformation of the cover caused by failure of the capacitor element breaks at least some of the frangible connections sufficient to disconnect the capacitive element from an electric circuit in which it is connected. A cover insulation barrier mounted on the deformable cover, has a barrier cup substantially surrounding the common cover terminal and a plurality of barrier fins each extending radially outwardly from the barrier cup, and deployed between adjacent section cover.

IPC Classes  ?