Patents by Inventor Ed Poorman

Ed Poorman 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).

  • Patent number: 8300414
    Abstract: A system is provided that is securable to an electronic device. The system includes a module with a connection port that is configured to connect with a corresponding connection port of the electronic device. A securing structure is securable to portions of first ends of the module and electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device. When the module is attached to the electronic device with the securing structure, a side surface of the module engages with a corresponding side surface of the electronic device and the connection port of the module connects with the corresponding connection port of the connection device to establish an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Exelis Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M. Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman
  • Publication number: 20110188212
    Abstract: A system is provided that is securable to an electronic device. The system includes a module with a connection port that is configured to connect with a corresponding connection port of the electronic device. A securing structure is securable to portions of first ends of the module and electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device. When the module is attached to the electronic device with the securing structure, a side surface of the module engages with a corresponding side surface of the electronic device and the connection port of the module connects with the corresponding connection port of the connection device to establish an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M. Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman
  • Patent number: 7969746
    Abstract: A system is provided that is securable to an electronic device. The system includes a module with a connection port that is configured to connect with a corresponding connection port of the electronic device. A securing structure is securable to portions of first ends of the module and electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device. When the module is attached to the electronic device with the securing structure, a side surface of the module engages with a corresponding side surface of the electronic device and the connection port of the module connects with the corresponding connection port of the connection device to establish an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman
  • Patent number: 7422486
    Abstract: A connector is provided that facilitates an electrical connection between an electronic device and another device. The connector includes a base, a hollow sheath extending from the base, and a plurality of electrical connecting elements disposed and extending longitudinally within the sheath. The plurality of electrical connecting elements includes a first set of electrical connecting elements and a second set of electrical connecting elements, where the electrical connecting elements of the second set have a transverse cross-sectional dimension that is greater than the transverse cross-sectional dimension of electrical connecting elements of the first set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M. Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman
  • Publication number: 20080074851
    Abstract: A system is provided that is securable to an electronic device. The system includes a module with a connection port that is configured to connect with a corresponding connection port of the electronic device. A securing structure is securable to portions of first ends of the module and electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device. When the module is attached to the electronic device with the securing structure, a side surface of the module engages with a corresponding side surface of the electronic device and the connection port of the module connects with the corresponding connection port of the connection device to establish an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M. Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman
  • Publication number: 20080076292
    Abstract: A connector is provided that facilitates an electrical connection between an electronic device and another device. The connector includes a base, a hollow sheath extending from the base, and a plurality of electrical connecting elements disposed and extending longitudinally within the sheath. The plurality of electrical connecting elements includes a first set of electrical connecting elements and a second set of electrical connecting elements, where the electrical connecting elements of the second set have a transverse cross-sectional dimension that is greater than the transverse cross-sectional dimension of electrical connecting elements of the first set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M. Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman