Patents by Inventor Aymeric Soudy
Aymeric Soudy 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).
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Patent number: 11870176Abstract: In various embodiments, compact connector designs may be provided that have reduced board pitch (e.g., 1.80 mm, 1.50 mm, 1.27 mm, etc.), but are still capable of accommodating large electrical conductors (e.g., 1.4 mm, 1.1 mm, 0.9 mm, etc.). In this manner, PCB footprint may be reduced (e.g., by 50% when a staggered connector configuration is used), while adequate current carrying capacity may be maintained (e.g., 2 A, 3 A, 4 A, etc.). Additionally, or alternatively, one or more other advantages may be achieved, such as ruggedness (e.g., vibration endurance), error proofing, configuration flexibility, ease of manufacturing, ease of assembly, and/or lowered costs.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: FCI USA LLCInventors: Aymeric Soudy, Cyril Jeune, Arnaud Hyppias
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Publication number: 20220216638Abstract: In various embodiments, compact connector designs may be provided that have reduced board pitch (e.g., 1.80 mm, 1.50 mm, 1.27 mm, etc.), but are still capable of accommodating large electrical conductors (e.g., 1.4 mm, 1.1 mm, 0.9 mm, etc.). In this manner, PCB footprint may be reduced (e.g., by 50% when a staggered connector configuration is used), while adequate current carrying capacity may be maintained (e.g., 2 A, 3 A, 4 A, etc.). Additionally, or alternatively, one or more other advantages may be achieved, such as ruggedness (e.g., vibration endurance), error proofing, configuration flexibility, ease of manufacturing, ease of assembly, and/or lowered costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: FCI USA LLCInventors: Aymeric Soudy, Cyril Jeune, Arnaud Hyppias
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Patent number: 11228130Abstract: In various embodiments, compact connector designs may be provided that have reduced board pitch (e.g., 1.80 mm, 1.50 mm, 1.27 mm, etc.), but are still capable of accommodating large electrical conductors (e.g., 1.4 mm, 1.1 mm, 0.9 mm, etc.). In this manner, PCB footprint may be reduced (e.g., by 50% when a staggered connector configuration is used), while adequate current carrying capacity may be maintained (e.g., 2 A, 3 A, 4 A, etc.). Additionally, or alternatively, one or more other advantages may be achieved, such as ruggedness (e.g., vibration endurance), error proofing, configuration flexibility, ease of manufacturing, ease of assembly, and/or lowered costs.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: FCI USA LLCInventors: Aymeric Soudy, Cyril Jeune, Arnaud Hyppias
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Patent number: 10879639Abstract: A pin receiving terminal contact and a connector comprising one or more of such terminal contacts. The terminal contacts (1) comprise a base (13) comprising a folded strip and at least a first contact beam (3, 5) having a root end extending from said base (13) and a contact face (11, 12) bent sideward under an angle with said root end.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Amphenol FCI Asia Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Gert Julien Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Publication number: 20190312372Abstract: A pin receiving terminal contact and a connector comprising one or more of such terminal contacts. The terminal contacts (1) comprise a base (13) comprising a folded strip and at least a first contact beam (3, 5) having a root end extending from said base (13) and a contact face (11, 12) bent sideward under an angle with said root end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Amphenol FCI Asia Pte LtdInventors: Gert Julien Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Publication number: 20190288436Abstract: In various embodiments, compact connector designs may be provided that have reduced board pitch (e.g., 1.80 mm, 1.50 mm, 1.27 mm, etc.), but are still capable of accommodating large electrical conductors (e.g., 1.4 mm, 1.1 mm, 0.9 mm, etc.). In this manner, PCB footprint may be reduced (e.g., by 50% when a staggered connector configuration is used), while adequate current carrying capacity may be maintained (e.g., 2 A, 3 A, 4 A, etc.). Additionally, or alternatively, one or more other advantages may be achieved, such as ruggedness (e.g., vibration endurance), error proofing, configuration flexibility, ease of manufacturing, ease of assembly, and/or lowered costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: FCI USA LLCInventors: Aymeric Soudy, Cyril Jeune, Arnaud Hyppias
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Patent number: 10355386Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; and a plurality of electrical contacts connected to the housing. Each of the contacts includes opposing cantilevered contact arms configured to receive a male contact of a mating electrical connector therebetween. Each of the contacts has a retention feature assisting in locating the contact in a contact receiving area of the housing and a first surface mount solder tail.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: FCI USA LLCInventor: Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 10230189Abstract: A pin receiving terminal contact and a connector comprising one or more of such terminal contacts. The terminal contacts (1) comprise a base (13) comprising a folded strip and at least a first contact beam (3, 5) having a root end extending from said base (13) and a contact face (11, 12) bent sideward under an angle with said root end.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Amphenol FCI Asia Pte LtdInventors: Gert Julien Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 10135181Abstract: A connector including a latch hingeable about a hinging section. The latch has a latch end at one side of the hinging section and a rear end at the opposite side of the hinging section. The connector includes one or more resilient spring elements engaging the rear end to bias the latch end to a latching position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Amphenol FCI Asia Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 10050382Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a first connector having an outer housing having an activatable latch flexibly attached thereto, the latch having a lock tab located thereon; an inner housing mounted in the outer housing, the inner housing having first and second prongs integrally formed with the inner housing and configured to continuously bias the latch; and a second connector comprising a cavity formed on a surface thereof. Continuously biasing the latch by the first and second prongs causes the engagement of the lock tab of the first connector with the cavity of the second connector to lock the first connector to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: FCI USA LLCInventors: Gert Julien Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 10008810Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a shield cover connected to the housing. The shield cover includes a first cover member and a second cover member. The shield cover surrounds the housing. The first cover member includes a first cover member latching section having a first lateral side with inward projecting hooks and an opposite second lateral side with outward projecting hooks. The second cover member has a second cover member latching section with a first lateral side with inward projecting hooks and an opposite second lateral side with outward projecting hooks. The inward projecting hooks of the first cover member latching section is latched to the outward projecting hooks of the second cover member latching section, and the inward projecting hooks of the second cover member latching section is latched to the outward projecting hooks of the first cover member latching section.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: FCI USA LLCInventors: Aymeric Soudy, Gert Droesbeke
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Patent number: 9972932Abstract: An electrical terminal includes an electrically conductive monolithic body including a mating end having a base, a contact beam spaced from the base in an upward direction, a side wall that extends from the base to the contact beam, and a spring assist member. The contact beam can be elastically flexible from an initial position whereby the spring assist member is spaced from the contact beam in the upward direction, to a deflected position whereby the contact beam abuts the spring assist member. The electrical is suited for assembly into a connector assembly which includes and inner core and an outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignees: FCI Americas Technology LLC, FCI Asia Pte, Ltd.Inventors: Charles Copper, Gert Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Publication number: 20180054027Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a shield cover connected to the housing. The shield cover includes a first cover member and a second cover member. The shield cover surrounds the housing. The first cover member includes a first cover member latching section having a first lateral side with inward projecting hooks and an opposite second lateral side with outward projecting hooks. The second cover member has a second cover member latching section with a first lateral side with inward projecting hooks and an opposite second lateral side with outward projecting hooks. The inward projecting hooks of the first cover member latching section is latched to the outward projecting hooks of the second cover member latching section, and the inward projecting hooks of the second cover member latching section is latched to the outward projecting hooks of the first cover member latching section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: FCI USA LLCInventors: Aymeric Soudy, Gert Droesbeke
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Publication number: 20180013224Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing; and a plurality of electrical contacts connected to the housing. Each of the contacts includes opposing cantilevered contact arms configured to receive a male contact of a mating electrical connector therebetween. Each of the contacts has a retention feature assisting in locating the contact in a contact receiving area of the housing and a first surface mount solder tail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: FCI USA LLCInventor: Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 9755358Abstract: A connector assembly including a first connector, a second connector and a latch for connecting the first and second connectors. A securing lock is rotatable between a release position and a securing position securing the latch in a latching position. Optionally, the assembly includes a sliding guide and a resilient element forcing the securing lock to slide via the sliding guide into the securing position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: FCI Asia Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 9564704Abstract: A connector assembly including a first connector and a second connector connectable by a latch. The latch has a snap end for engaging a snap section and an opposite lock end. The latch includes a pivot section between the snap end and the lock end enabling a pivoting movement between a snap position and a release position. A lock is provided immobilizing the lock end of the latch to secure the latch in the snap position by blocking the pivoting movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: FCI Asia Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy, Gerard Marie Leon Pequignot
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Publication number: 20160359251Abstract: A pin receiving terminal contact and a connector comprising one or more of such terminal contacts. The terminal contacts (1) comprise a base (13) comprising a folded strip and at least a first contact beam (3, 5) having a root end extending from said base (13) and a contact face (11, 12) bent sideward under an angle with said root end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: FCI Asia PTE. LTD.Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Patent number: 9502820Abstract: A connector assembly including a first connector, a second connector and a latch for connecting the first and second connectors. A securing lock is rotatable between a release position and a securing position securing the latch in a latching position. Optionally, the assembly includes a sliding guide and a resilient element forcing the securing lock to slide via the sliding guide into the securing position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: FCI Asia Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Aymeric Soudy
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Publication number: 20160126667Abstract: A connector assembly including a first connector, a second connector and a latch for connecting the first and second connectors. A securing lock is rotatable between a release position and a securing position securing the latch in a latching position. Optionally, the assembly includes a sliding guide and a resilient element forcing the securing lock to slide via the sliding guide into the securing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Gert DROESBEKE, Aymeric SOUDY
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Publication number: 20160118745Abstract: A connector comprising including a latch hingeable about a hinging section. The latch has a latch end at one side of the hinging section and a rear end at the opposite side of the hinging section. The connector includes one or more resilient spring elements engaging the rear end to bias the latch end to a latching position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Gert DROESBEKE, Aymeric SOUDY