Patents by Inventor Daniel B Provencher

Daniel B Provencher 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).

  • Matrix connector with integrated power contacts
    Patent number: 6764349
    Abstract: An electrical connector system suitable for use in a matrix assembly. The electrical connector assembly has two connectors, each assembled from wafers. Certain of the connectors include a combination of signal and power conductors while others have only signal conductors. In this way, the signal density is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel B Provencher, Thomas S. Cohen, Philip T. Stokoe
  • Self-aligning electrical connector
    Patent number: 6739918
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly suitable for use in a matrix assembly. The electrical connector assembly has two connectors, each assembled from wafers. The individual wafers are shielded and separate shield pieces are positioned in one connector transverse to the wafers in that connector. Additionally, wafers in at least one of the connectors includes a compliant portion that allows the two connectors to be self-aligning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Cohen, Daniel B Provencher, Philip T. Stokoe