Patents by Inventor David L. Brunker
David L. Brunker 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).
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Publication number: 20230403814Abstract: A connector assembly may be formed to include a cage, with a connector positioned inside the cage, and an air scooping structure on a side wall of the cage. The air scooping structure is configured to divert a portion of the air flowing along the outside of the cage and re-direct it inward to as to pass by a surface of an inserted module and direct generated thermal energy away from the module. A separate air scooping structure may be formed on each side wall and may include a plurality of individual air scoops disposed in a defined pattern and located in close proximity to any thermal energy-generating areas of the inserted module. A side wall offset may be included along each cage side wall in the area of the included connector to form a wider gap between the connector housing and the cage side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Saiyed Muhammad Hasan Ali, Egide Murisa, David L. Brunker
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Publication number: 20230396024Abstract: A cage includes a cage housing forming an inner area with internal walls that define an upper port and a lower port. Each of the ports include a cap that forms a keyway. The cap in an upper bay can extend from the upper bay in a direction that is opposite a direction the cap in the lower port extends. The cage may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel. The cage provides EMI shielding for the plug connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Edmund Poh, Philip Dambach, Lie Chen, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker, Alexandra Haser, Egide Murisa, Huadong Li, Scott D. Sommers
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Patent number: 11811168Abstract: The described connector assemblies are useful in wire-to-board systems. Some assemblies include a free-end connector that is attached to a twin-ax cable, and a fixed-end connector that is attached to a board. Embodiments include a free-end terminal set including a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal and a ground plate. The ground plate has a horseshoe shape and provides a ground terminal on opposing sides of the first and second signal terminals. Additionally, embodiments include a locking system between the free-end connector and fixed-end connector, and lead designs for the fixed-end connector utilizing a similar horseshoe shape as that used for the ground plate of the free-end connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Kirk B. Peloza, Augusto Panella, Dino L McLaughlin, Pu Xie, David L Brunker
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Patent number: 11784440Abstract: A cage includes a cage housing forming an inner area with internal walls that define an upper port and a lower port. Each of the ports include a cap that forms a keyway. The cap in an upper bay can extend from the upper bay in a direction that is opposite a direction the cap in the lower port extends. The cage may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel. The cage provides EMI shielding for the plug connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Edmund Poh, Philip Dambach, Lie Chen, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker, Alexandra Haser, Egide Murisa, Huadong Li, Scott D. Sommers
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Publication number: 20230187880Abstract: A cage includes a cage housing forming an inner area with internal walls that define an upper port and a lower port. Each of the ports include a cap that forms a keyway. The cap in an upper bay can extend from the upper bay in a direction that is opposite a direction the cap in the lower port extends. The cage may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel. The cage provides EMI shielding for the plug connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Edmund Poh, Philip Dambach, Lie Chen, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker, Alexandra Haser, Egide Murisa, Huadong Li, Scott D. Sommers
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Publication number: 20230088117Abstract: The described connector assemblies are useful in wire-to-board systems. Some assemblies include a free-end connector that is attached to a twin-ax cable, and a fixed-end connector that is attached to a board. Embodiments include a free-end terminal set including a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal and a ground plate. The ground plate has a horseshoe shape and provides a ground terminal on opposing sides of the first and second signal terminals. Additionally, embodiments include a locking system between the free-end connector and fixed-end connector, and lead designs for the fixed-end connector utilizing a similar horseshoe shape as that used for the ground plate of the free-end connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Kirk B. PELOZA, Augusto PANELLA, Dino L. MCLAUGHLIN, Pu XIE, David L. BRUNKER
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Patent number: 11575230Abstract: A cage includes a cage housing forming an inner area with internal walls that define an upper port and a lower port. Each of the ports include a cap that forms a keyway. The cap in an upper bay can extend from the upper bay in a direction that is opposite a direction the cap in the lower port extends. The cage may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel. The cage provides EMI shielding for the plug connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Edmund Poh, Philip Dambach, Lie Chen, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker, Alexandra Haser, Egide Murisa, Huadong Li, Scott D. Sommers
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Patent number: 11527854Abstract: The described connector assemblies are useful in wire-to-board systems. Some assemblies include a free-end connector that is attached to a twin-ax cable, and a fixed-end connector that is attached to a board. Embodiments include a free-end terminal set including a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal and a ground plate. The ground plate has a horseshoe shape and provides a ground terminal on opposing sides of the first and second signal terminals. Additionally, embodiments include a locking system between the free-end connector and fixed-end connector, and lead designs for the fixed-end connector utilizing a similar horseshoe shape as that used for the ground plate of the free-end connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Kirk B. Peloza, Augusto Panella, Dino L. McLaughlin, Jr., Pu Xie, David L. Brunker
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Publication number: 20220384996Abstract: A multi-level, multi-connector assembly that may include high-speed, low-speed and power terminals is protected from electromagnetic interference. The multi-level, multi-port connector assembly includes a bottom port connector connected with a circuit board, a top port connector positioned over the bottom port connector, and an electromagnetic shielding cage positioned over both the top port connector and the bottom port connector to provide shielding from a range of electromagnetic interference (EMI) for the top port connector and the bottom port connector. Each of the top and bottom port connectors comprise power and communication signal conductors, where the signal conductors are operable to conduct at least high-speed communication signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: David L. BRUNKER, Matthew WOLFE, Hazelton P. AVERY, Scott D. SOMMERS, Christopher L. KAPUSCINSKI, Bill CHEN, Li ZHUANG
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Publication number: 20220069527Abstract: A cage includes a cage housing forming an inner area with internal walls that define an upper port and a lower port. Each of the ports include a cap that forms a keyway. The cap in an upper bay can extend from the upper bay in a direction that is opposite a direction the cap in the lower port extends. The cage may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel. The cage provides EMI shielding for the plug connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Edmund POH, Philip DAMBACH, Lie CHEN, Marie Poff CAIN, David L. BRUNKER, Alexandra HASER, Egide MURISA, Huadong LI, Scott D. SOMMERS
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Publication number: 20220039250Abstract: Connector (1300) and printed circuit board combinations include opposing electrical ground structures that increase electrical coupling. The combinations also reduce unwanted crosstalk between signals in a printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Peerouz AMLESHI, Pu XIE, David L. BRUNKER, Timothy R. MCCLELLAND, Teng-Kai CHEN
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Patent number: 11201436Abstract: An assembly including a plug connector (22) and a conductive cage (20). The plug connector includes a housing (44), a projection (66) extending therefrom, and a paddle card (60) mounted therein. The cage (20) includes a cage housing (26) forming an inner area and at least one cap (64) forming a keyway (68). The housing (44) of the plug connector (22) is received in the inner area (36) of the cage (20) and the projection (66) of the plug connector (22) is received in the keyway (68) of the cage (20). The cage (20) may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel (122). The cage (20) provides EMI shielding for the plug connector (22).Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Edmund Poh, Philip Dambach, Lie Chen, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker, Alexandra Haser, Egide Murisa, Huadong Li, Scott D. Sommers
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Publication number: 20210234309Abstract: The described connector assemblies are useful in wire-to-board systems. Some assemblies include a free-end connector that is attached to a twin-ax cable, and a fixed-end connector that is attached to a board. Embodiments include a free-end terminal set including a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal and a ground plate. The ground plate has a horseshoe shape and provides a ground terminal on opposing sides of the first and second signal terminals. Additionally, embodiments include a locking system between the free-end connector and fixed-end connector, and lead designs for the fixed-end connector utilizing a similar horseshoe shape as that used for the ground plate of the free-end connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Kirk B. PELOZA, Augusto PANELLA, Dino L. MCLAUGHLIN, JR., Pu XIE, David L. BRUNKER
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Patent number: 11011873Abstract: The described connector assemblies are useful in wire-to-board systems. The assemblies which include a free-end connector that is attached to a twin-ax cable, and a fixed-end connector that is attached to a board. Embodiments include a free-end terminal set including a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal and a ground plate. The ground plate has a horseshoe shape and provides a ground terminal on opposing sides of the first and second signal terminals. Additionally, embodiments include a locking system between the free-end connector and fixed-end connector, and lead designs for the fixed-end connector utilizing a similar horseshoe shape as that used for the ground plate of the free-end connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Kirk B. Peloza, Augusto Panella, Dino L. McLaughlin, Jr., Pu Xie, David L. Brunker
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Publication number: 20200343673Abstract: An assembly including a plug connector (22) and a conductive cage (20). The plug connector includes a housing (44), a projection (66) extending therefrom, and a paddle card (60) mounted therein. The cage (20) includes a cage housing (26) forming an inner area and at least one cap (64) forming a keyway (68). The housing (44) of the plug connector (22) is received in the inner area (36) of the cage (20) and the projection (66) of the plug connector (22) is received in the keyway (68) of the cage (20). The cage (20) may include a plurality of spring fingers therein which engage with a conductive bezel (122). The cage (20) provides EMI shielding for the plug connector (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Edmund POH, Philip DAMBACH, Lie CHEN, Marie Poff CAIN, David L. BRUNKER, Alexandra HASER, Egide MURISA, Huadong LI, Scott D. SOMMERS
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Publication number: 20200083627Abstract: The described connector assemblies are useful in wire-to-board systems. The assemblies which include a free-end connector that is attached to a twin-ax cable, and a fixed-end connector that is attached to a board. Embodiments include a free-end terminal set including a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal and a ground plate. The ground plate has a horseshoe shape and provides a ground terminal on opposing sides of the first and second signal terminals. Additionally, embodiments include a locking system between the free-end connector and fixed-end connector, and lead designs for the fixed-end connector utilizing a similar horseshoe shape as that used for the ground plate of the free-end connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Kirk B. PELOZA, Augusto PANELLA, Dino L. MCLAUGHLIN, Jr., Pu XIE, David L. BRUNKER
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Patent number: D840343Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Lie Chen, Philip Dambach, Edmund Peter Poh, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker
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Patent number: D840344Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Lie Chen, Philip Dambach, Edmund Peter Poh, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker
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Patent number: D840345Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Lie Chen, Philip Dambach, Edmund Peter Poh, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker
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Patent number: D853332Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Lie Chen, Philip Dambach, Edmund Peter Poh, Marie Poff Cain, David L. Brunker