Patents by Inventor Dale C. Reed

Dale C. Reed 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).

  • BNC connector having visual indication
    Patent number: 7338305
    Abstract: A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a second securing device that is complementary to the first securing device and an indicator located on an edge of the sleeve. The indicator is contrasted against a characteristic (e.g., color, material, etc.) of a portion (e.g., a washer) of the connector system to provide visual indication that the first securing device is securely engaged with the second securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Trompeter Electronics
    Inventors: Joe D. Norwood, Dale C. Reed, Anthony Hidalgo
  • Miniature BNC connector
    Patent number: 7104826
    Abstract: A miniature BNC connector assembly having reduced dimensions includes a plug-side connector configured for engagement with a jack-side connector to form an electrical connection. The plug-side connector includes a plug-side connector body and a bayonet sleeve rotatably connected to the connector body. The bayonet sleeve has an outer diameter not greater than approximately half an inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Trompeter Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Zahlit, Dale C. Reed
  • BNC connector having visual indication
    Patent number: 6921283
    Abstract: A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a second securing device that is complementary to the first securing device and an indicator located on an edge of the sleeve. The indicator is contrasted against a characteristic (e.g., color, material, etc.) of a portion (e.g., a washer) of the connector system to provide visual indication that the first securing device is securely engaged with the second securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Trompeter Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Zahlit, Dale C. Reed
  • BNC connector having visual indication
    Publication number: 20040038584
    Abstract: A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a second securing device that is complementary to the first securing device and an indicator located on an edge of the sleeve. The indicator is contrasted against a characteristic (e.g., color, material, etc.) of a portion (e.g., a washer) of the connector system to provide visual indication that the first securing device is securely engaged with the second securing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Trompeter Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Zahlit, Dale C. Reed