Patents by Inventor Daniel K. Michaelis

Daniel K. Michaelis 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: 7053296
    Abstract: A flush poke-through fitting, with both electrical power and data communication access, includes a data jack face plate that can be replaced without disassembly of any other part of the fitting. The data jack face plate is also removable without disruption of power to the electrical outlets. Increased wiring space for flexibility in electrical outlet orientation and improved conductor organization during assembly is also provided by pins that support the electrical contacts in the electrical receptacle when assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Daniel K. Michaelis
  • Patent number: 6843669
    Abstract: An electrical termination module including a side wall having an upper end attachable to a flange, the flange having a central opening. A cover is pivotally supported on the flange and a base plate is removably securable to a lower end of the sidewall. A first connection module is removably attached to the base plate. The first connection module housing a plurality of first electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Daniel K. Michaelis
  • Publication number: 20040106313
    Abstract: An electrical termination module including a side wall having an upper end attachable to a flange, the flange having a central opening. A cover is pivotally supported on the flange and a base plate is removably securable to a lower end of the sidewall. A first connection module is removably attached to the base plate. The first connection module housing a plurality of first electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Daniel K. Michaelis
  • Patent number: 6106317
    Abstract: An electrical connector provides for the connection of the contact pads of an IC card to a printed circuit board. The connector includes a base supportable on the printed circuit board and a cover pivotally removable with respect to the base. The base supports a plurality of electrical contacts. Each contact has a spring element and a contact tail extending from the base for termination to the printed circuit board. The cover is pivotally movable from an open position permitting insertion and removal of the card from the cover to a closed position with the contact pads of the IC card being positioned adjacent the spring elements. The cover is further movable linearly from the closed position to a locked position locking the cover to the base and moving the contact pads over the spring elements and into electrical engagement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel K. Michaelis, Mark A. Page
  • Patent number: 6007379
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an insulative housing having an interconnection end, an opposed contact receiving end and at least one contact member supported within the housing. The contact member is insertably positioned in the housing through said contact receiving end. The electrical connector assembly further includes a conductive shield which is positioned in partial circumscribing relation about the housing. The shield includes at least one cooperating interlocking engagement members located on the insulative housing and shield to positively latch the shield to the housing. The positively latched shield prevents the shield from lifting off the housing during interconnection and disconnection with the mating connector and provides greater alignment of the shield with respect to the housing. The shield is preferably a one-piece construction thus providing enhanced EMI shield protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel K. Michaelis, David T. Humphrey
  • Patent number: D484097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Drane, Daniel K. Michaelis