Patents by Inventor Edwin Collin

Edwin Collin 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: 6875037
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Publication number: 20040106320
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Patent number: 6716048
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Publication number: 20020132509
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini, Paul Kozubal
  • Publication number: 20020115329
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automotive integrated power module system in which an electrical connector can be connected to a converter having integral contacts. The contacts which are connected to shielded cable, are sealed from the environment. The present invention provides an electrical connector for connection to a converter having integral contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, William D. Porzio, Allen J. Bernardini
  • Patent number: 6227891
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a retractable handle which has an extended rotatable position and is movable to a retracted, stowed condition. The handle advantageously can be moved to an extended position in which a detent provides sufficient force so that the handle can be used in operation for coupling or de-coupling the connector from a mating connector. Advantageously, when in the stowed retracted position, the handle is unobtrusive and should not interfere with moving objects that are near by. The handle includes a detent mechanism which provides sufficient force to hold the handle in either the extended rotatable position or the stowed, retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Litton Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collin, Peter Bialobrzeski