Patents by Inventor Brian M. Rohrbaugh

Brian M. Rohrbaugh 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).

  • Power connector with safety feature
    Patent number: 7140925
    Abstract: Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Allison, Brian M. Rohrbaugh, Robert F. Evans
  • Multi-interface power contact and electrical connector including same
    Patent number: 6848950
    Abstract: An electrical connector is provided, including an insulative housing and one or more power contacts disposed in the insulative housing. Each of the power contacts has a first electrical interface portion for engaging a contact associated with a mating electrical connector, a second electrical interface portion for engaging a printed circuit board, and a third electrical interface portion for engaging a cable plug connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Allison, Matthew E. Mostoller, Brian M. Rohrbaugh
  • MULTI-INTERFACE POWER CONTACT AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20040235357
    Abstract: An electrical connector is provided, including an insulative housing and one or more power contacts disposed in the insulative housing. Each of the power contacts has a first electrical interface portion for engaging a contact associated with a mating electrical connector, a second electrical interface portion for engaging a printed circuit board, and a third electrical interface portion for engaging a cable plug connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Allison, Matthew E. Mostoller, Brian M. Rohrbaugh
  • Power connector with safety feature
    Publication number: 20040147169
    Abstract: Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Allison, Brian M. Rohrbaugh, Robert F. Evans
  • Power connector with safety feature
    Patent number: RE41283
    Abstract: Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Evans, Jeffrey W. Allison, Brian M. Rohrbaugh