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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 28, 1998
Eric H Albrecht, San Antonio, TX (US);
U.S. Natural Resources, Inc., San Antonio, TX (US);
Abstract
A compressor apparatus includes a compressor housing having a mating surface with at least one electrical terminal associated therewith. An electrical connector assembly includes a hermetically sealed body having an axial face configured to lie adjacent to the mating surface of the compressor housing. A first electrical connector is molded substantially within the body. The first electrical connector is for connection with a source of electrical power. The first electrical connector is in communication with the axial face of the body. The first electrical connector is configured for connection to the at least one compressor terminal. A second electrical connector is substantially molded within the body. The second electrical connector is in communication with the axial face of the body. A thermal cutoff device is electrically and removably connected to the second electrical connector. At least one closed-loop seal substantially seals the at least one compressor terminal, the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector and the thermal cutoff device from an ambient environment.