Patents by Inventor David S. Menzies

David S. Menzies 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: 7393218
    Abstract: A connector assembly is provided comprising a device including a conductive device shroud forming a device plug receptacle. A cable element includes a first stripped cable end portion exposing an internal cable conductor and a third stripped cable portion exposing a cable ground shield. A terminal element is mounted to the first stripped cable end portion. A ground busbar includes a cable mount end mounted to the third stripped cable portion and a ground terminal end. A conductive overmolded connector body is molded covering at least a portion of said third stripped cable portion and comprising a connector plug portion configured to fit within the device plug receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Siobadan Pavlovic, David S. Menzies
  • Patent number: 7070461
    Abstract: An electrical terminal for connecting a conductor to a component includes a terminal body that is configured to be electrically connected to the conductor. The terminal body includes a first portion and at least one projection extending from the first portion. The terminal also includes a fastener associated with the terminal body for connecting the terminal body to the component. Furthermore, the at least one projection is engageable with the component and is configured to remove nonconductive coatings from the component as the terminal body is being connected to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Slobadan Pavlovic, David S. Menzies