Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Thomas C. Steidel
  • Patent number: 6409550
    Abstract: A planar connector is constructed to permit large numbers of two part connectors to be ganged for concurrent interconnection with virtually no cross talk between adjacent connectors and minimal damage due to misalignment of the large number in the array that are concurrently connected. Cross talk is minimized by having contact of the connector elements occur in shielded regions or below the plane of contact of the opposing contact members while the engaging members are planar mating interfaces at the point of engagement, thus materially reducing wear relative to a pin and socket type contact. This feature allows these planar blind-mate connectors to operate over one hundred thousand mating cycles. Contact with antennas and printed circuits is provided, and floating inner and outer contacts provide a superior long life rotary joint providing excellent r.f. performance. The connector body is held in a support and remains stationary in said support in the presence of movement of the planar contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: MCE/Weinschel Corporation
    Inventors: Jiri Splichal, Jimmy Fredoon Dholoo
  • Patent number: 6237668
    Abstract: A folding convertible screen/display made from rigid, structural material, comprising a floor and three walls, positionable and free-standing on a support surface without formal assembly at the point of usage, is disclosed. An optional continuous top provides additional structural integrity and definition to the space delineated by the screen/display, without adding complexity. Being of unit construction, the screen/display is simple to manufacture, decorate, set up, use and fold for compact transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Hitchings