Patents by Inventor Eric Blankinship

Eric Blankinship 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).

  • Publication number: 20220285875
    Abstract: An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector can include a female housing and a terminal position assurance member forming a pre-installed assembly. The TPA member can be in a final lock position to provide reinforcement or secondary locking for a terminal, and terminal position assurance. A male housing can be provided to receive the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Eric BLANKINSHIP, Ping CHEN, Gwendolyn UPSON
  • Patent number: 10770824
    Abstract: A system and method are described for improved connector position assurance. A latch stop mechanism (10) on a first connector may be used to selectively limit movement of a latch (50) and attached latch lock (54) after the latch lock (54) has been engaged to secure the first connector to a second connector. The latch stop mechanism (10) may be attached to the connector housing (80) and have a series of hinges (12), (16) that allow a latch stop mechanism (10) to pivot into place, limiting movement of the latch (50) and latch lock (54). A terminal position assurance (TPA) (30) may be located on the bottom of the connector main body and when engaged, ensures proper positioning of the engaged wire terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gwendolyn Upson, Ping Chen, Eric Blankinship, Zachary Graham
  • Patent number: 10103481
    Abstract: A system and method are described for improved connector position assurance. A latch stop mechanism (10) on a first connector may be used to selectively limit movement of a latch (50) and attached latch lock (54) after the latch lock (54) has been engaged to secure the first connector (2) to a second connector (1). The latch stop (10) mechanism may be attached to the connector housing (80) and have a series of hinges (12), (16) that allow a latch stop (10) to pivot into place, limiting movement of the latch (50) and latch lock (54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATION
    Inventors: Zachary Graham, Eric Blankinship, Gwendolyn Upson, Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 10014618
    Abstract: A system and method are described for improved connector position assurance. A latch stop mechanism (10) on a first connector may be used to selectively limit movement of a latch (50) and attached latch lock (54) after the latch lock (54) has been engaged to secure the first connector to a second connector. The latch stop (10) mechanism may be attached to the connector housing (80) and have a series of hinges (12), (16) that allow a latch stop (10) to pivot into place, limiting movement of the latch (50) and latch lock (54). A terminal position assurance (TPA) (30) may be located on the bottom of the connector main body and when engaged, ensures proper positioning of the engaged wire terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gwendolyn Upson, Ping Chen, Eric Blankinship
  • Publication number: 20180048092
    Abstract: A system and method are described for improved connector position assurance. A latch stop mechanism (10) on a first connector may be used to selectively limit movement of a latch (50) and attached latch lock (54) after the latch lock (54) has been engaged to secure the first connector to a second connector. The latch stop (10) mechanism may be attached to the connector housing (80) and have a series of hinges (12), (16) that allow a latch stop (10) to pivot into place, limiting movement of the latch (50) and latch lock (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Zachary GRAHAM, Eric BLANKINSHIP, Gwendolyn UPSON, Ping CHEN
  • Publication number: 20160372867
    Abstract: A system and method are described for improved connector position assurance. A latch stop mechanism (10) on a first connector may be used to selectively limit movement of a latch (50) and attached latch lock (54) after the latch lock (54) has been engaged to secure the first connector to a second connector. The latch stop mechanism (10) may be attached to the connector housing (80) and have a series of hinges (12), (16) that allow a latch stop mechanism (10) to pivot into place, limiting movement of the latch (50) and latch lock (54). A terminal position assurance (TPA) (30) may be located on the bottom of the connector main body and when engaged, ensures proper positioning of the engaged wire terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: J.S.T. Corporation
    Inventors: Gwendolyn UPSON, Ping CHEN, Eric Blankinship, Zachary Graham
  • Publication number: 20160248188
    Abstract: A system and method are described for improved connector position assurance. A latch stop mechanism (10) on a first connector may be used to selectively limit movement of a latch (50) and attached latch lock (54) after the latch lock (54) has been engaged to secure the first connector to a second connector. The latch stop (10) mechanism may be attached to the connector housing (80) and have a series of hinges (12), (16) that allow a latch stop (10) to pivot into place, limiting movement of the latch (50) and latch lock (54). A terminal position assurance (TPA) (30) may be located on the bottom of the connector main body and when engaged, ensures proper positioning of the engaged wire terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: J.S.T. Corporation
    Inventors: Gwendolyn Upson, Ping Chen, Eric Blankinship
  • Patent number: D921589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: J.S.T. CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Blankinship, Gwendolyn Upson
  • Patent number: D975025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: J.S.T. Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Blankinship, Ping Chen, Kurt Hutchison, Gwendolyn Upson
  • Patent number: D1013642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: J.S.T. Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Blankinship, Ping Chen, Kurt Hutchison, Gwendolyn Upson