Patents by Inventor Brandon Janowiak
Brandon Janowiak 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: 11621530Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector defines a card-receiving slot and is position in a cage that defines the connector port. The cables exit from the rear of the connector and from the connector port. The connector includes a heat sink that is configured to cool a module inserted into the connector port.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Patent number: 11258214Abstract: A connector system includes a plug assembly that has a front connector mounted to a circuit board. The connecter has two wafers that each support a row of terminals and uses shims and pegs to precisely control the spatial relationship of the two wafers to the circuit board. The wafers need not be directly contacting the circuit board and the terminals can have tails that can be positioned slightly above the circuit board and connector to pads on the circuit board via solder connections. The connector system is optimized so as to enable support of 25 Gbps data rates.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brandon Janowiak, Kent E. Regnier, Jerry Kachlic
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Patent number: 11114807Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector defines a card-receiving slot and is position in a cage that defines the connector port. The cables exit from the rear of the connector and from the connector port.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Publication number: 20210242643Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector defines a card-receiving slot and is position in a cage that defines the connector port. The cables exit from the rear of the connector and from the connector port. The connector includes a heat sink that is configured to cool a module inserted into the connector port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Publication number: 20200403358Abstract: A connector system includes a plug assembly that has a front connector mounted to a circuit board. The connecter has two wafers that each support a row of terminals and uses shims and pegs to precisely control the spatial relationship of the two wafers to the circuit board. The wafers need not be directly contacting the circuit board and the terminals can have tails that can be positioned slightly above the circuit board and connector to pads on the circuit board via solder connections. The connector system is optimized so as to enable support of 25 Gbps data rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brandon JANOWIAK, Kent E. REGNIER, Jerry KACHLIC
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Patent number: 10784603Abstract: A wire to board connector is provided for connecting cables of cable bypass assemblies to circuitry mounted on a circuit board. The connector has a structure that maintains the geometry of the cable through the connector. The connector includes a pair of edge coupled conductive signal terminals and a ground shield to which the signal terminals are broadside coupled. The connector includes a pair of ground terminals aligned with the signal terminals and both sets of terminals have J-shaped contact portions that flex linearly when the connector is inserted into a receptacle. In another embodiment, the signal terminal contact portions are supported by a compliant member that may deflect when the connectors engage contact pads on a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Patent number: 10770845Abstract: A connector system includes a plug assembly that has a front connector mounted to a circuit board. The connecter has two wafers that each support a row of terminals and uses shims and pegs to precisely control the spatial relationship of the two wafers to the circuit board. The wafers need not be directly contacting the circuit board and the terminals can have tails that can be positioned slightly above the circuit board and connector to pads on the circuit board via solder connections. The connector system is optimized so as to enable support of 25 Gbps data rates.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brandon Janowiak, Kent E. Regnier, Jerry Kachlic
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Publication number: 20200220312Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector defines a card-receiving slot and is position in a cage that defines the connector port. The cables exit from the rear of the connector and from the connector port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith LLOYD, Gregory B. WALZ, Bruce REED, Gregory FITZGERALD, Ayman ISAAC, Kent E. REGNIER, Brandon JANOWIAK, Darian R. SCHULZ, Munawar AHMAD, Eran J. JONES, Javier RESENDEZ, Michael ROST
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Patent number: 10637200Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector includes a housing and a pair of connecting elements that flank a card-receiving slot of the connector. The cables exit from the rear of the connector elements and from the connector port. The connector elements engage the connector port to fix the connector in place within the connector port.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Publication number: 20200059051Abstract: A connector system includes a plug assembly that has a front connector mounted to a circuit board. The connecter has two wafers that each support a row of terminals and uses shims and pegs to precisely control the spatial relationship of the two wafers to the circuit board. The wafers need not be directly contacting the circuit board and the terminals can have tails that can be positioned slightly above the circuit board and connector to pads on the circuit board via solder connections. The connector system is optimized so as to enable support of 25 Gbps data rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brandon JANOWIAK, Kent E. REGNIER, Jerry KACHLIC
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Publication number: 20190245288Abstract: A wire to board connector is provided for connecting cables of cable bypass assemblies to circuitry mounted on a circuit board. The connector has a structure that maintains the geometry of the cable through the connector. The connector includes a pair of edge coupled conductive signal terminals and a ground shield to which the signal terminals are broadside coupled. The connector includes a pair of ground terminals aligned with the signal terminals and both sets of terminals have J-shaped contact portions that flex linearly when the connector is inserted into a receptacle. In another embodiment, the signal terminal contact portions are supported by a compliant member that may deflect when the connectors engage contact pads on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith LLOYD, Gregory B. WALZ, Bruce REED, Gregory FITZGERALD, Ayman ISAAC, Kent E. REGNIER, Brandon JANOWIAK, Darian R. SCHULZ, Munawar AHMAD, Eran J. JONES, Javier RESENDEZ, Michael ROST
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Patent number: 10367280Abstract: A wire to board connector is provided for connecting cables of cable bypass assemblies to circuitry mounted on a circuit board. The connector has a structure that maintains the geometry of the cable through the connector. The connector includes a pair of edge coupled conductive signal terminals and a ground shield to which the signal terminals are broadside coupled. The connector includes a pair of ground terminals aligned with the signal terminals and both sets of terminals have J-shaped contact portions that flex linearly when the connector is inserted into a receptacle. In another embodiment, the signal terminal contact portions are supported by a compliant member that may deflect when the connectors engage contact pads on a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Patent number: 10312645Abstract: A connector system includes a plug assembly that has a front connector mounted to a circuit board. The connector has two wafers that each support a row of terminals and uses shims and pegs to precisely control the spatial relationship of the two wafers to the circuit board. The wafers need not be directly contacting the circuit board and the terminals can have tails that can be positioned slightly above the circuit board and connector to pads on the circuit board via solder connections. The connector system is optimized so as to enable support of 25 Gbps data rates.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brandon Janowiak, Kent E. Regnier, Jerry Kachlic
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Publication number: 20180366890Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector includes a housing and a pair of connecting elements that flank a card-receiving slot of the connector. The cables exit from the rear of the connector elements and from the connector port. The connector elements engage the connector port to fix the connector in place within the connector port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. WALZ, Bruce REED, Gregory FITZGERALD, Ayman ISAAC, Kent E. REGNIER, Brandon JANOWIAK, Darian R. SCHULZ, Munawar AHMAD, Eran J. JONES, Javier RESENDEZ, Michael ROST
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Patent number: 10135211Abstract: A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector includes a housing and a pair of connecting elements that flank a card-receiving slot of the connector. The cables exit from the rear of the connector elements and from the connector port. The connector elements engage the connector port to fix the connector in place within the connector port.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith Lloyd, Gregory B. Walz, Bruce Reed, Gregory Fitzgerald, Ayman Isaac, Kent E. Regnier, Brandon Janowiak, Darian R. Schulz, Munawar Ahmad, Eran J. Jones, Javier Resendez, Michael Rost
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Publication number: 20180233853Abstract: A connector system includes a plug assembly that has a front connector mounted to a circuit board. The connecter has two wafers that each support a row of terminals and uses shims and pegs to precisely control the spatial relationship of the two wafers to the circuit board. The wafers need not be directly contacting the circuit board and the terminals can have tails that can be positioned slightly above the circuit board and connector to pads on the circuit board via solder connections. The connector system is optimized so as to enable support of 25 Gbps data rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brandon JANOWIAK, Kent E. REGNIER, Jerry KACHLIC
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Publication number: 20180034175Abstract: A wire to board connector is provided for connecting cables of cable bypass assemblies to circuitry mounted on a circuit board. The connector has a structure that maintains the geometry of the cable through the connector. The connector includes a pair of edge coupled conductive signal terminals and a ground shield to which the signal terminals are broadside coupled. The connector includes a pair of ground terminals aligned with the signal terminals and both sets of terminals have J-shaped contact portions that flex linearly when the connector is inserted into a receptacle. In another embodiment, the signal terminal contact portions are supported by a compliant member that may deflect when the connectors engage contact pads on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Brian Keith LLOYD, Gregory B. WALZ, Bruce REED, Gregory FITZGERALD, Ayman ISAAC, Kent E. REGNIER, Brandon JANOWIAK, Darian R. SCHULZ, Munawar AHMAD, Eran J. JONES, Javier RESENDEZ, Michael ROST
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Publication number: 20100019913Abstract: A circuit protection system includes: a fuse holder configured to hold at least one fuse; electronics programmed to: (i) monitor current across the fuse and (ii) determine a short circuit failure mode or a current overload failure mode when the fuse opens; and an indicator in communication with the electronics, the indicator configured to indicate whether the fuse opened due to the short circuit failure mode or the current overload failure mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.Inventors: William G. Rodseth, Brandon Janowiak
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Patent number: 7134894Abstract: Disclosed are two embodiments of a coaxial electrical connector designed for use in hazardous locations. Mating connectors are connected coaxially, and coupled together by means of a threaded connection. When the mating connectors are connected, they cannot be disconnected manually. Rather, a tool is necessary to disconnect the connectors. In one embodiment, each connector includes a generally cylindrical coupler member having integral, axial fingers or tines spaced circumferentially. The couplers are rotatably mounted to inserts in which the connecting elements are embedded. A ratchet assembly permits the couplers to be threaded together to make a connection but is overridden in the unconnecting direction, requiring a tool to be placed in the space between adjacent tines to connect the coupler to an associated outer housing which may then be turned to disconnect the connectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Woodhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joseph F. Murphy, Brandon Janowiak
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Publication number: 20060172579Abstract: Disclosed are two embodiments of a coaxial electrical connector designed for use in hazardous locations. Mating connectors are connected coaxially, and coupled together by means of a threaded connection. When the mating connectors are connected, they cannot be disconnected manually. Rather, a tool is necessary to disconnect the connectors. In one embodiment, each connector includes a generally cylindrical coupler member having integral, axial fingers or tines spaced circumferentially. The couplers are rotatably mounted to inserts in which the connecting elements are embedded. A ratchet assembly permits the couplers to be threaded together to make a connection but is overridden in the unconnecting direction, requiring a tool to be placed in the space between adjacent tines to connect the coupler to an associated outer housing which may then be turned to disconnect the connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Applicant: WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Joseph Murphy, Brandon Janowiak