Patents by Inventor Dave Cummings

Dave Cummings 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).

  • Trailer tow connector assembly
    Patent number: 7731502
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. First and second covers are pivotally attached to the body about a common axis for covering the first and second connector portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer Tow Connector Assembly
    Publication number: 20090181555
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. First and second covers are pivotally attached to the body about a common axis for covering the first and second connector portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: STONERIDGE CONTROL DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer tow connector assembly including first and second connector portions having associated covers
    Patent number: 7524192
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. First and second covers are pivotally attached to the body about a common axis for covering the first and second connector portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer tow connector assembly including a locking clip
    Patent number: 7435125
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a body having first and second connector portions. A locking clip coupled to the body facilitates a snap-fit engagement of the body with an associated receptacle opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer tow connector assembly
    Patent number: 7331792
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. Each of the first and second connector interfaces includes several terminals. At least a portion of the terminals of the first connector interface are electrically coupled to associated ones of the terminals of the second connector interface via a multi-level arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer Tow Connector Assembly Including a Receptical Terminal With A Resiliently Expandable Member
    Publication number: 20080032516
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a receptacle terminal having a tubular member configured to receive at least a portion of a plug-type terminal. The receptacle terminal includes a slot extending axially along at least a portion of said tubular member and a resiliently expandable member disposed around the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: STONERIDGE CONTROL DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer Tow Connector Assembly Including First and Second Connector Portions Having Associated Covers
    Publication number: 20080032515
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. First and second covers are pivotally attached to the body about a common axis for covering the first and second connector portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: STONERIDGE CONTROL DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer Tow Connector Assembly Including a Locking Clip
    Publication number: 20080026616
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a body having first and second connector portions. A locking clip coupled to the body facilitates a snap-fit engagement of the body with an associated receptacle opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: STONERIDGE CONTROL DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh, Mark Vincent
  • Trailer tow connector assembly
    Publication number: 20050239308
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. Each of the first and second connector interfaces includes several terminals. At least a portion of the terminals of the first connector interface are electrically coupled to associated ones of the terminals of the second connector interface via a multi-level arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Dave Cummings, Michael O'Reilly, Neal Pugh
  • Trailer tow connector assembly
    Publication number: 20040115978
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector interface and a second connector interface. Each of the first and second connector interfaces includes several terminals. At least a portion of the terminals of the first connector interface are electrically coupled to at least a portion of the terminals of the second connector interface via a multi-layered terminal bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Kayvan Hedayat, Matt LaPlaca, Mark Vincent, Dave Cummings, Neil Pugh
  • Clamp for line fitting
    Patent number: 5466014
    Abstract: A clamp for pipe line fittings is disclosed. The clamp fits over hexagonal nut fittings to prevent the fitting from loosening due to torque, vibration, or other stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Dave Cummings