Patents by Inventor Dean B. Clark

Dean B. Clark 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: 5934938
    Abstract: A seal retainer for an electrical connector comprising two seal retainer halves for connecting around a wire assembly, the seal retainer halves being identical with corresponding locking tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5913691
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising power and control circuits within the same connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5864106
    Abstract: A battery disconnect switch is provided for breaking the conductive path in an electric vehicle comprising at least one conductor pin moveable between a conducting position and a non-conducting position. At least one spring is provided for biasing the conductor pin toward the non-conducting position. A surging mechanism moves the conductor pin to the conducting position and a locking mechanism holds the conductor pin in the conducting position against the bias of the spring. A release mechanism releases the locking mechanism allowing the bias of the spring to force the conductor pin to its non-conducting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Dean B. Clark, Min Sway-Tin, Thomas E. Zielinski
  • Patent number: 5823808
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a male member, a female member, a cam lever for engaging the male and female members, and a lock portion including a sliding member slidable on a track and engaging the cam lever for holding said cam lever in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5820409
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a female member and a male member further comprising a pin connector body defining a plurality of cavities and a plurality of pins within the cavities, the pins rotatably mounted within the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5466036
    Abstract: A wire routing harness apparatus for use between a vehicle body and a liftgate pivotally mounted thereon. The apparatus includes a sheet-like body secured to the vehicle body, covering a portion of a wire from a remote location, and a hollow body secured to the liftgate, slidably mounted on the sheet-like body and adapted to having the wire extended therethrough. The hollow body may include two side-by-side slots formed therethrough for receiving a plurality of wires in each slot. The sheet-like body conforms to the shape of a portion of the vehicle body, and is mounted to be spaced apart therefrom to receive the portion of a wire therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Chrylser Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt H. Stroeters, Dean B. Clark, Glen A. DeGrendel