Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Dirkers

Christopher P. 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 with a compliant press-fit mounting pins
    Patent number: 7322850
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay H. Neer, Christopher P. Dirkers, Edward Seamands
  • Adapter module retention latches
    Patent number: 7066762
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay H. Neer, Christopher P. Dirkers, Edward Seamands
  • Adapter module with retention latch
    Patent number: 6793517
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay H. Neer, Christopher P. Dirkers
  • Adapter module with retention latch
    Publication number: 20040029447
    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: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jay H. Neer, Christopher P. Dirkers
  • Small form factor connector cage
    Patent number: 6443768
    Abstract: An improved EMI shield assembly for transceivers is provided in the form of a metal shielding cage that has interengaging cover and base portions. The cover portion has two sidewalls that include leading edges that flare outwardly so that the cover portion sidewalls ride up and over the sidewalls of the base portion. Catches are formed in the base portion sidewalls that have curved surfaces which engage the flared portions to further facilitate the assembly of the shielding cage assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher P. Dirkers, Dennis Lee Doye, Hazelton P. Avery, Jay H. Neer, William A. Russell, Jr.