Patents by Inventor Brent David Yohn
Brent David Yohn 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: 9742081Abstract: A press-fit circuit board connector is provided including a housing having a mating end and a mounting end. The housing has a contact holder including a plurality of contact channels. Contacts are received in corresponding contact channels. Each contact has a mating pin and a mounting pin opposite the mating pin. The mating pin is compliant and configured for compliant mating with a corresponding socket contact of a mating connector. The mounting pin is compliant and configured for press-fit mechanical and electrical connection to a circuit board. The mating pins of the contacts are arranged at the mating end to define a pin mating interface having a first pattern and the mounting pins of the contacts are arranged at the mounting end to define a pin mounting interface having a second pattern different than the first pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Kyle Gary Annis, Mitchell Kunane Storry, Brent David Yohn
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Publication number: 20160261072Abstract: A grounding and retention member which includes a plate having openings positioned therein. First contact and retention projections extend from proximate edges of the plate. The first contact and retention projections cooperate with a shell of the connector to provide an electrical connection between the plate and the shell of the connector. Second contact and retention projections extend from proximate edges of at least one of the openings. The second contact and retention projections cooperate to retain contacts in contact receiving passageways of a connector and to provide an electrical connection between the contacts and the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Dustin Carson BELACK, Kyle Gary ANNIS, Kevin Michael THACKSTON, Brent David YOHN
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Patent number: 9437977Abstract: A grounding and retention member which includes a plate having openings positioned therein. First contact and retention projections extend from proximate edges of the plate. The first contact and retention projections cooperate with a shell of the connector to provide an electrical connection between the plate and the shell of the connector. Second contact and retention projections extend from proximate edges of at least one of the openings. The second contact and retention projections cooperate to retain contacts in contact receiving passageways of a connector and to provide an electrical connection between the contacts and the plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Dustin Carson Belack, Kyle Gary Annis, Kevin Michael Thackston, Brent David Yohn
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Patent number: 9118145Abstract: A connector system includes a base mount and a slider latch received in the base mount. The slider latch has a profiled groove configured to latchably receive a cam of a connector module. A faceplate is coupled to the base mount. The faceplate has an opening providing access to the slider latch. An ejector button is operatively coupled to the slider latch to move the slider latch from a latched position to an unlatched position. The slider latch is configured to eject the connector module as the slider latch moves between the latched and unlatched positions. A spring engages the slider latch and acts on the slider latch in a biasing direction. The spring forces the slider latch to return to the latched position after the ejector button is released.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Albert Tsang, Brent David Yohn, Chong Hun Yi, Kevin Michael Thackston
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Patent number: 9059542Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a terminal post. A contact is provided in electrical engagement with the terminal post regardless of the orientation of the contact with respect to the terminal post. A locking slide is moveably mounted to the housing body. A first reference member is provided on a first end of the body of the connector, the first reference member is provided proximate a first sidewall of the body of the connector. A second reference member is provided on the first end of the body of the connector, the second reference member is provided proximate a second sidewall of the body of the connector. When the locking slide is in the prelocked position, the first reference member is visible and when the locking slide is in the locked position, the second reference member is visible.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Lawrence Se-Jun Oh, John Louis McKibben, David James Fabian, Chong Hun Yi, Robert Mulfinger, Brent David Yohn
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Publication number: 20150031228Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a terminal post. A contact is provided in electrical engagement with the terminal post regardless of the orientation of the contact with respect to the terminal post. A locking slide is moveably mounted to the housing body. A first reference member is provided on a first end of the body of the connector, the first reference member is provided proximate a first sidewall of the body of the connector. A second reference member is provided on the first end of the body of the connector, the second reference member is provided proximate a second sidewall of the body of the connector. When the locking slide is in the prelocked position, the first reference member is visible and when the locking slide is in the locked position, the second reference member is visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Lawrence Se-Jun OH, John Louis MCKIBBEN, David James FABIAN, Chong Hun YI, Robert MULFINGER, Brent David YOHN
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Patent number: 8573853Abstract: A plug assembly includes a circular plug shell having a cavity configured to receive a modular plug connector therein. The circular plug shell is configured to be threadably coupled to a corresponding circular jack shell. An insert is loaded into the cavity or the circular plug shell. The insert includes an adapter having a one or two piece body having a circular geometry. The body has a connector chamber configured to hold the modular plug connector therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Attila Joseph Ordo, Lawrence Se-Jun Oh, Richard Vincent Lucente, Brent David Yohn
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Publication number: 20120045175Abstract: A plug assembly includes a circular plug shell having a cavity configured to receive a modular plug connector therein. The circular plug shell is configured to be threadably coupled to a corresponding circular jack shell. An insert is loaded into the cavity or the circular plug shell. The insert includes an adapter having a one or two piece body having a circular geometry. The body has a connector chamber configured to hold the modular plug connector therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Attila Joseph ORDO, Lawrence Se-Jun OH, Richard Vincent LUCENTE, Brent David YOHN
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Patent number: 7806729Abstract: A terminal module for assembly into a high-speed electrical connector having a contact receiving first contact pair and second contact pair, the second contact pair being in electrical communication with the first contact pair via a corresponding pair of contact interconnections. The contact interconnections have a substantially identical length of the corresponding pair and are arranged within parallel planes. The module further includes a shielding member arranged and disposed in close proximity to at least three edges of one or more of the first contact pair, the second contact pair and the contact interconnections to provide shielding. A housing member is arranged and disposed to receive backplane contacts via contact receiving apertures. The housing member is engaged with the first contact pair to receive the contacts into the contacts of the first contact pair. A backplane having grounding plate grid is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Hung Thai Nguyen, John A. Fulponi, Brent David Yohn
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Publication number: 20090203259Abstract: A terminal module for assembly into a high-speed electrical connector having a contact receiving first contact pair and second contact pair, the second contact pair being in electrical communication with the first contact pair via a corresponding pair of contact interconnections. The contact interconnections have a substantially identical length of the corresponding pair and are arranged within parallel planes. The module further includes a shielding member arranged and disposed in close proximity to at least three edges of one or more of the first contact pair, the second contact pair and the contact interconnections to provide shielding. A housing member is arranged and disposed to receive backplane contacts via contact receiving apertures. The housing member is engaged with the first contact pair to receive the contacts into the contacts of the first contact pair. A backplane having grounding plate grid is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Hung Thai NGUYEN, John A. FULPONI, Brent David YOHN
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Publication number: 20090177070Abstract: An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture spaced from the center axis, and a contact. element positioned within each of the contact apertures. The center axis of each of the first and second electrodes is substantially aligned, and the contact elements corresponding to each of the first and second electrodes are offset, thereby providing staggered contact points for each respective electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: WILLIAM HENRY BERNHART, JOHN PHILIP THOMPSON, JOHN RAYMOND PENICA, PAUL STEVEN SREMCICH, JOHN E. HAMPTON, BRENT DAVID YOHN, KEITH MILLER
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Patent number: 7527523Abstract: A power terminal and a method for making a power terminal having an electrically insulated connector body. A terminal insert is incorporated into the connector body and has at least one threaded electrically conductive member engaged with the terminal insert. The conductive member also includes a cap portion. The terminal insert is formed from a substantially rigid material and is configured to resist torque and pull out forces provided to the conductive member.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Brent David Yohn, Robert Charles Flaig, Lawrence Se-Jun Oh
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Patent number: 7512433Abstract: An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture spaced from the center axis, and a contact element positioned within each of the contact apertures. The center axis of each of the first and second electrodes is substantially aligned, and the contact elements corresponding to each of the first and second electrodes are offset, thereby providing staggered contact points for each respective electrode.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: William Henry Bernhart, John Philip Thompson, John Raymond Penica, Paul Steven Sremcich, John E. Hampton, Brent David Yohn, Keith Miller
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Patent number: 7494377Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of contacts, and an outer shell having a cavity formed therein. The cavity extends between a loading end and a mating end of the outer shell, and the mating end is configured to join with a mating connector. A front dielectric member includes a base portion and an appendage extending from a rear end of the base portion. The base portion and the appendage have contact passages receiving the contacts. A rear dielectric member includes a hollow interior and contact passages extending between front and rear ends of the rear dielectric member and defining the hollow interior. The front end of the rear dielectric member contacts the rear end of the front dielectric member such that the appendage is positioned within the hollow interior of the rear dielectric member. The contact passages of the appendage and the rear dielectric member cooperate to surround the contacts.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Brent David Yohn, William Henry Bernhart, Richard Paul Walter
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Patent number: 7481676Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a conductive shell and a connector having a dielectric housing disposed within the shell. The housing includes a conductive outer surface. A conductive member is disposed between the shell and the housing. The conductive member and the shell cooperate to provide a ground path from the conductive outer surface of the housing. The conductive outer surface of the connector housing comprises a conductive coating applied to the outer surface of the housing. The conductive member includes a plurality of flexible tabs that electrically engage the conductive outer surface of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Richard Paul Walter, Brent David Yohn, John Anthony Fulponi
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Publication number: 20080274645Abstract: A power terminal and a method for making a power terminal having an electrically insulated connector body. A terminal insert is incorporated into the connector body and has at least one threaded electrically conductive member engaged with the terminal insert. The conductive member also includes a cap portion. The terminal insert is formed from a substantially rigid material and is configured to resist torque and pull out forces provided to the conductive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Brent David YOHN, Robert Charles FLAIG, Lawrence Se-Jun OH
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Publication number: 20080252158Abstract: A power terminal having a unitary connector body. The body includes at least one opening therethrough. The opening is configured to receive an electrically conductive member. The body further includes a recess configured to receive a cap portion of the electrically conductive member. The connector body has an electrically insulative coating on at least a portion of a surface thereof. The insulative coating provides sufficient electrical insulation to substantially prevent electrical communication between the electrically conductive member and the connector body. A method for fabricating a power terminal is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Brent David Yohn, Lawrence Se-Jun Oh, Craig Maurice Campbell, Henry Otto Herrmann
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Publication number: 20080057758Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a conductive shell and a connector having a dielectric housing disposed within the shell. The housing includes a conductive outer surface. A conductive member is disposed between the shell and the housing. The conductive member and the shell cooperate to provide a ground path from the conductive outer surface of the housing. The conductive outer surface of the connector housing comprises a conductive coating applied to the outer surface of the housing. The conductive member includes a plurality of flexible tabs that electrically engage the conductive outer surface of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Richard Paul Walter, Brent David Yohn, John Anthony Fulponi
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Patent number: 7309246Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a conductive shell and a connector having a dielectric housing disposed within the shell. The housing has a mating face configured to receiver the contacts of a mating connector and a mounting face configured to mount the connector to a circuit board. A dielectric member is disposed proximate the mating face of the connector and is connected to the shell. The dielectric member includes apertures configured to receive the contacts of the mating connector therethrough when the mating connector is mated with the connector. The dielectric member includes a conductive trace that is electrically connected to the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Richard Paul Walter, Brent David Yohn
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Patent number: 7201607Abstract: A stackable modular connector assembly, is provided. The stackable modular connector assembly includes a track having a pair of juxtaposed rails each defining an elongate channel formed therein. Desirably, the channels are oriented toward one another. The stackable modular connector assembly further includes a plurality of connector shells operatively engageable with the track. Desirably, each connector shell extends between the opposed channels of the pair of rails and is slidably stackable within the channels of the track.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: William Henry Bernhart, Brent David Yohn, John A. Fulponi