Patents by Inventor Christopher Dirkers

Christopher Dirkers 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).

  • Adapter module
    Publication number: 20060246766
    Abstract: An adapter module is provided with a bail latch mechanism that serves to engage and disengage the frame into which the adapter module fits. The bail latch is movable between two positions and it engages a cam member formed as part of the module that cams two opposing free ends of the bail latch inwardly into the module to thereby release it from the adapter frame. The adapter frame includes a wear sleeve that cams the bail latch free ends inwardly during some insertions of the module. C-shaped press fit pins are made with the adapter frame for better engagement with the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Neer, Christopher Dirkers, Edward Seamands
  • Adapter module retention latches
    Publication number: 20050048831
    Abstract: An adapter module is provided with a bail latch mechanism that serves to engage and disengage the frame into which the adapter module fits. The bail latch is movable between two positions and it engages a cam member formed as part of the module that cams two opposing free ends of the bail latch inwardly into the module to thereby release it from the adapter frame. The adapter frame includes a wear sleeve that cams the bail latch free ends inwardly during some insertions of the module. C-shaped press fit pins are made with the adapter frame for better engagement with the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Jay Neer, Christopher Dirkers, Edward Seamands
  • Adapter module with insertion guide aspect
    Publication number: 20050003697
    Abstract: An adapter module is provided with a bail latch mechanism that serves to engage and disengage the frame into which the adapter module fits. The bail latch is movable between two positions and it engages a cam member formed as part of the module that cams two opposing free ends of the bail latch inwardly into the module to thereby release it from the adapter frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Jay Neer, Christopher Dirkers