Patents by Inventor Derek Chansrivong

Derek Chansrivong 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).

  • In-line connector
    Patent number: 7955145
    Abstract: Connectors are provided herein for connecting two elongated members that are positioned in-line to one another. Advantageously, the connectors not only allow for connection of the two members to permit for mechanical, electrical, EMI, and/or grounding applications, the connectors have provisions for accommodating thermal expansion and offset, which may include angular and/or axial offset. In certain embodiments, one or more collapsible housing pins or collars are provided to permit assembly and disassembly by either extending the housing pin or collapsing the housing pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Chansrivong
  • IN-LINE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20100199493
    Abstract: Connectors are provided herein for connecting two elongated members that are positioned in-line to one another. Advantageously, the connectors not only allow for connection of the two members to permit for mechanical, electrical, EMI, and/or grounding applications, the connectors have provisions for accommodating thermal expansion and offset, which may include angular and/or axial offset. In certain embodiments, one or more collapsible housing pins or collars are provided to permit assembly and disassembly by either extending the housing pin or collapsing the housing pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Derek Chansrivong
  • In-line connector
    Patent number: 7722415
    Abstract: Connectors are provided herein for connecting two elongated members that are positioned in-line to one another. Advantageously, the connectors not only allow for connection of the two members to permit for mechanical, electrical, EMI, and/or grounding applications, the connectors have provisions for accommodating thermal expansion and offset, which may include angular and/or axial offset. In certain embodiments, one or more collapsible housing pins or collars are provided to permit assembly and disassembly by either extending the housing pin or collapsing the housing pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Chansrivong
  • IN-LINE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20090149053
    Abstract: Connectors are provided herein for connecting two elongated members that are positioned in-line to one another. Advantageously, the connectors not only allow for connection of the two members to permit for mechanical, electrical, EMI, and/or grounding applications, the connectors have provisions for accommodating thermal expansion and offset, which may include angular and/or axial offset. In certain embodiments, one or more collapsible housing pins or collars are provided to permit assembly and disassembly by either extending the housing pin or collapsing the housing pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Derek Chansrivong