Patents by Inventor Allan J. Reinken

Allan J. Reinken 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: 5562480
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5498173
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5492485
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5433626
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5364288
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken