Patents by Inventor Bruce R. Garrett

Bruce R. Garrett 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).

  • Electrical connector with latching backplate assembly
    Patent number: 6293813
    Abstract: An electrical connector (10) includes a cable dock (12) having a first connector (16) and a backshell assembly (14) having a second connector (18). The second connector (18) is adapted for engagement with the first connector (16). The electrical connector (10) also includes a locking element (40) coupled to the cable dock (12) and a latch (46) coupled to the backshell assembly (14). The latch (46) is operable to engage the locking element (40) and, in response to movement of the latch (46) relative to the backshell assembly (14), engage the first connector (16) with the second connector (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Silicon Graphics
    Inventors: Andrew L. Johnston, David C. North, Bruce R. Garrett