Patents by Inventor Bernard Van Den Meersschaut

Bernard Van Den Meersschaut has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7918675
    Abstract: A connection assembly comprising a first connector housing having at least one blocking element in relief, and a second housing comprising a housing body extending along a longitudinal axis and a locking cap movable relative to the housing body of the second housing perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking cap includes at least one blocking ramp in which the blocking element in relief of the first housing is capable of sliding. The housing body of the second housing presents at least one setback in its outside surface that corresponds substantially to the thickness of the locking cap in order to receive the locking cap in its locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Marnix Van Der Mee
  • Publication number: 20100040332
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a multi-contact connector element comprising at least one of electrical and optical contacts, a case and an insulating insert comprising more than two cells for receiving contacts, wherein the case is made from an electrically nonconductive material, and wherein the connector element comprises an envelope made from an electrically conductive material, housed inside the case and defining a housing for the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Bernard VAN DEN MEERSSCHAUT, Marnix VAN DER MEE
  • Publication number: 20090286430
    Abstract: A connection assembly comprising a first connector housing having at least one blocking element in relief, and a second housing comprising a housing body extending along a longitudinal axis and a locking cap movable relative to the housing body of the second housing perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking cap includes at least one blocking ramp in which the blocking element in relief of the first housing is capable of sliding. The housing body of the second housing presents at least one setback in its outside surface that corresponds substantially to the thickness of the locking cap in order to receive the locking cap in its locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Bernard VAN DEN MEERSSCHAUT, Marnix VAN DER MEE
  • Patent number: 7575484
    Abstract: A multi-contact connector case may be configured on a support. The case may include a case body including at least one fastener portion configured to co-operate with the support when the case is mounted on the support; at least one bolt element movable relative to the case body between an unlocked position and a locked position in which the bolt element presses against the support when the case is mounted on the support, the bolt element moving closer to the fastener portion of the case body on passing from the unlocked position toward the locked position; and at least one resilient return member configured to move the bolt element from the unlocked position toward the locked position, the bolt element including at least one elastically deformable tab configured to press against a first abutment of the case body when the bolt element is in the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Publication number: 20080153354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-contact connector comprising: a case body provided with a cable-attachment portion configured to enable cables to be attached to said portion, preferably using an attachment piece distinct from the case body, e.g. a conductive or insulating collar, the attachment portion projecting from the rear of the case body and preferably presenting a cross-section that is substantially U-shaped, electrical contact elements mounted in the connector, the contact elements being connected to cables, wherein the cables are secured to the cable-attachment portion of the case body by means of a clamping fitting such as a collar, the case being deprived of shielding cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Radiall
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Patent number: 7384312
    Abstract: A multi-contact connector may include: a case body including a cable-attachment portion configured to enable cables to be attached to the portion, preferably using an attachment piece that is distinct from the case body, for example, a conductive or insulating collar. The attachment portion may project from a rear of the case body and preferably includes a cross-section that is substantially U-shaped. Electrical contact elements may be mounted in the connector, the contact elements being connected to cables, wherein the cables are secured to the cable-attachment portion of the case body by a clamping fitting such as a collar. The case may be deprived of a shielding cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stéphane Moyon
  • Patent number: 7329138
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes a first case and a second case. The first case includes locking zones and a series of teeth perpendicular to an axis and regularly spaced apart. The second case is assembled with the first case, and includes a body and a locking cap movable relative to the body perpendicular to the axis between unlocked and locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Publication number: 20060223371
    Abstract: A multi-contact connector may include: a case body including a cable-attachment portion configured to enable cables to be attached to the portion, preferably using an attachment piece that is distinct from the case body, for example, a conductive or insulating collar. The attachment portion may project from a rear of the case body and preferably includes a cross-section that is substantially U-shaped. Electrical contact elements may be mounted in the connector, the contact elements being connected to cables, wherein the cables are secured to the cable-attachment portion of the case body by a clamping fitting such as a collar. The case may be deprived of a shielding cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Radiall
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Publication number: 20060223372
    Abstract: A multi-contact connector case may be configured on a support. The case may include a case body including at least one fastener portion configured to co-operate with the support when the case is mounted on the support; at least one bolt element movable relative to the case body between an unlocked position and a locked position in which the bolt element presses against the support when the case is mounted on the support, the bolt element moving closer to the fastener portion of the case body on passing from the unlocked position toward the locked position; and at least one resilient return member configured to move the bolt element from the unlocked position toward the locked position, the bolt element including at least one elastically deformable tab configured to press against a first abutment of the case body when the bolt element is in the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Publication number: 20060223373
    Abstract: A connection assembly may include:a first case including locking zones including a series of teeth perpendicular to an axis and regularly spaced apart, the locking zones being separated by a gap including a first height measured along the axis; and a second case to be assembled with the first case, the second case including a body and a locking cap movable relative to the body perpendicular to the axis between unlocked and locked positions, the locking cap including two elastically deformable tabs, each provided with a locking zone including teeth perpendicular to the first axis and regularly spaced apart, each locking zone of the elastically deformable tabs co-operating with a corresponding locking zone of the first case when assembled with the locking cap in the locked position, the locking zones of the second case being separated by a gap including a second height measured along the first axis and different from the first height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Patent number: 6857882
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connection block suitable for being inserted in a cavity of a metal box of a multicontact connector, the block comprising: an insulating body having a bottom face and a top face together with a side wall extending substantially between said faces, said insulating body being provided with a plurality of holes designed to receive individual contacts, said holes extending between said bottom and top faces; one or more housings each designed to receive a ground pin; and a metal ground element suitable for being electrically connected to the ground pin(s) inserted in said housing(s), said ground element having a contact wall configured in such a manner as to extend over at least a major portion of the periphery of said side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventor: Bernard Van Den Meersschaut
  • Publication number: 20030157818
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connection block suitable for being inserted in a cavity of a metal box of a multicontact connector, the block comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Bernard Van Den Meersschaut