Patents by Inventor Michael Strahl

Michael Strahl 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: 7540756
    Abstract: A replacement depressible tab for use on a modular connector when the original depressible tab has broken off. The replacement tab of the present invention is incorporated into a clip having a top wall, two side walls, bottom-wall flanges forming a partial bottom wall and an open back. The top wall of the clip is formed in the shape of a “T” having a middle tongue section that extends the entire length of the clip and two wing sections. The tongue is sized and configured to fit into the female modular port. The wings are sized and configured to fit over the telecommunications connector with the broken-off tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Strahl
  • Patent number: 7361047
    Abstract: A replacement depressible tab for use on a RJ45 Ethernet connector or other such modular connector when the original depressible tab has broken off. The replacement tab of the present invention is incorporated into a housing having a top wall, two side walls, a partial bottom wall and generally open back. The side walls are cut away in a step-back fashion until they merge with the top wall. At the point of the merger, the top wall forms a tongue to which is attached the replacement depressible tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Strahl
  • Publication number: 20080057771
    Abstract: A replacement depressible tab for use on a RJ45 Ethernet connector or other such modular connector when the original depressible tab has broken off. The replacement tab of the present invention is incorporated into a housing having a top wall, two side walls, a partial bottom wall and generally open back. The side walls are cut away in a step-back fashion until they merge with the top wall. At the point of the merger, the top wall forms a tongue to which is attached the replacement depressible tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Strahl