Patents by Inventor Daniel K. Kaspari

Daniel K. Kaspari 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).

  • Re-configurable bus back-plane system
    Patent number: 5896473
    Abstract: A system for coupling circuit card assemblies or modules that comprise a given device, that accommodates manufacturing and design differences in connector configurations. A common back-plane having one or more signal buses is joined to the circuit card assemblies or modules by means of unique interface backplanes configured to engage the common backplane connectors and the connectors on the circuit card assemblies. The system is specifically described in conjunction with electrical and optical bus interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel K. Kaspari
  • Antenna extender apparatus
    Patent number: 5403197
    Abstract: An adjustable rugged antenna coupler assembly for primary use in portable radios. Connector means in combination with a pair of gasket means, signal carrying means and encasement means combine to provide an improved adjustable antenna coupler assembly. The connector means is mated with complementary threadings in the radio casing thereby providing an antenna coupler readily adjustable such that the antenna is always pointed in a desired direction, such as skyward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Ernst, Daniel K. Kaspari, Scott R. Murphy