Patents by Inventor William D. Porzio

William D. Porzio 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).

  • Coupling mechanism for electrical connectors
    Patent number: 6875037
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Coupling mechanism for electrical connectors
    Publication number: 20040106320
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Coupling mechanism for electrical connectors
    Patent number: 6716048
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Coupling mechanism for electrical connectors
    Publication number: 20020132509
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Automotive integrated power module system (AIPM)
    Publication number: 20020115329
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automotive integrated power module system in which an electrical connector can be connected to a converter having integral contacts. The contacts which are connected to shielded cable, are sealed from the environment. The present invention provides an electrical connector for connection to a converter having integral contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini