This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2000.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000
Title: Thomas C. Richards and an Engine Ignition-Wire Connection Invention.
Introduction
Thomas C. Richards is an inventor associated with Gastonia, North Carolina. His patent work includes a device designed to help connect engine ignition wires securely and position them accurately at an ignition coil.
Latest Patents
Richards is credited with 1 patent: “Connection Position Assurance Arrangement for Engine Ignition Wires.” The invention uses a T-shaped device with a central tower and two opposing connector-holding portions. Cavities and access openings in the holding portions retain the ignition-wire connectors, while a bolt opening allows the device to be secured to the ignition coil or an engine powertrain component. Its dimensions position both connectors to engage the coil’s terminal posts and help maintain those connections during engine use.
Career Highlights
The patent identifies Delphi Technologies, Inc. as the company associated with Richards’s work. The invention addresses a practical engine-assembly challenge by combining connector retention, precise positioning, and secure mounting in one component.
Collaborations
The patent’s listed coworkers include Harry J. Slaven and Harry J. Wilson. Their names provide context for the collaborative engineering environment associated with the invention.
Conclusion
Thomas C. Richards’s patent describes a focused solution for improving the placement and retention of engine ignition-wire connections, reflecting practical innovation in automotive engineering.
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