Patents by Inventor Michael John Saber

Michael John Saber 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).

  • Locking device for connectors
    Patent number: 8690198
    Abstract: A connector for high amperage, AC or DC connection includes a plug and a receptacle configured to securely mate and lock with each other. Connector receptacles include a locking mechanism having a sleeve unit having a plurality of openings configured to receive a plurality of alignment members, a control unit in communication with the alignment members, and at least one extension member coupling the sleeve unit to the control unit. The control unit is configured to bias the alignment members to engage a groove in a plug in a locked position. Upon rotation of the control unit, the control unit engages the sleeve unit and allows the alignment members to freely move, thus allowing a user to connect or disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Michael John Saber, Joseph Edward Parrish
  • Locking Device For Connectors
    Publication number: 20130095682
    Abstract: A connector for high amperage, AC or DC connection includes a plug and a receptacle configured to securely mate and lock with each other. Connector receptacles include a locking mechanism having a sleeve unit having a plurality of openings configured to receive a plurality of alignment members, a control unit in communication with the alignment members, and at least one extension member coupling the sleeve unit to the control unit. The control unit is configured to bias the alignment members to engage a groove in a plug in a locked position. Upon rotation of the control unit, the control unit engages the sleeve unit and allows the alignment members to freely move, thus allowing a user to connect or disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Michael John Saber, Joseph Edward Parrish
  • Locking Device For Connectors
    Publication number: 20110269331
    Abstract: A connector for high amperage, AC or DC connection includes a plug and a receptacle configured to securely mate and lock with each other. Connector receptacles include a locking mechanism having a sleeve unit having a plurality of openings configured to receive a plurality of alignment members, a control unit in communication with the alignment members, and at least one extension member coupling the sleeve unit to the control unit. The control unit is configured to bias the alignment members to engage a groove in a plug in a locked position. Upon rotation of the control unit, the control unit engages the sleeve unit and allows the alignment members to freely move, thus allowing a user to connect or disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Cooper Techologies Company
    Inventor: Michael John Saber