Patents by Inventor Robert D. Gale

Robert D. Gale 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: 7830225
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic signal continuity device comprising an electrically conductive case having a volume, an input port and at least two output ports. The continuity device further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) in electrical communication with the input port and the output ports. The PCB is operably configured to split an electronic signal received at the input port to the output ports. Additionally, the PCB is disposed within the volume of the electrically conductive case. Further, the PCB includes an orifice and a plurality of electronic components, wherein one of the plurality of electronic components is disposed in the orifice. The case further includes a first portion and a second portion opposing the first major portion, wherein one of the two output ports and the input port are disposed on the first portion, and one of the two output ports is disposed on the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Robert D. Gale
  • Patent number: 7830154
    Abstract: An electrical continuity tester adaptor for attaching to a conventional continuity tester comprising first, second and third members. The first member is operably configured to engage a female F-type connector. The second member is operably configured to engage a female RJ series type connector. The third member includes a plurality of electrical connections and a printed circuit board to facilitate the electrical connectivity between the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Robert D. Gale
  • Patent number: 7816925
    Abstract: An electrical continuity tester for testing the continuity of a cable between one end to another end, includes a main housing having first and second ends; a first test port disposed at the first end, the first test port for being connected to one end of a cable being tested; a circuit disposed within the main body operably connected to the first test port, the circuit including a first indicator for indicating the continuity of a cable being tested; a coupler removably secured to the main housing; and a terminator removably secured to the coupler, the terminator for connecting to another end of a cable being tested, the terminator including a second indicator for indicating the continuity of the cable being tested when the first test port is connected to the one end of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Robert D. Gale
  • Publication number: 20080150546
    Abstract: An electrical continuity tester adaptor for attaching to a conventional continuity tester comprising first, second and third members. The first member is operably configured to engage a female F-type connector. The second member is operably configured to engage a female RJ series type connector. The third member includes a plurality of electrical connections and a printed circuit board to facilitate the electrical connectivity between the first and second members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Robert D. Gale
  • Patent number: 7375533
    Abstract: An electrical continuity tester adaptor for attaching to a conventional continuity tester comprising first, second and third members. The first member is operably configured to engage a female F-type connector. The second member is operably configured to engage a female RJ series type connector. The third member includes a plurality of electrical connections and a printed circuit board to facilitate the electrical connectivity between the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robert D. Gale
  • Patent number: 6200171
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising an electrical contact; and a housing. The housing comprises a first member and a second member. The first member comprises a contact receiving channel. The second member is over-molded onto the first member. The electrical contact is located in the channel and retained on the housing by a capture of the contact between the first and second members. The first member and the contact extend past a first end of the capture of the contact between the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Fusselman, Robert D. Gale, David C. Horchler