Patents by Inventor David L Jepsen

David L Jepsen 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 locking system
    Patent number: 7374448
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for electrical connectors is disclosed. The locking mechanism comprises one or more sockets affixed to one of a pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a male electrical connector, and one or more mating studs affixed to the other of the pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a female electrical connector. The sockets lockingly engage the studs when the pair of electrical connectors are connected. The sockets are affixed to the male electrical by ribs, which form part of elongate socket fittings that also include the sockets, and socket fitting retainers. The studs are affixed to the female electrical connector by threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David L Jepsen, Christopher Lisle Bolkan, Richard A Villarreal, Arlee Clayton Swensen
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080108244
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for electrical connectors is disclosed. The locking mechanism comprises one or more sockets affixed to one of a pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a male electrical connector, and one or more mating studs affixed to the other of the pair of electrical connectors, e.g., a female electrical connector. The sockets lockingly engage the studs when the pair of electrical connectors are connected. The sockets are affixed to the male electrical by ribs, which form part of elongate socket fittings that also include the sockets, and socket fitting retainers. The studs are affixed to the female electrical connector by threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Jepsen, Christopher Lisle Bolkan, Richard A. Villarreal, Arlee Clayton Swensen