Patents by Inventor Frederic Bourne

Frederic Bourne 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).

  • Connector for a smart card reader apparatus and card reader comprising same
    Patent number: 6165021
    Abstract: A connector for an apparatus for reading smart cards has a body supporting brush contact elements for electronically contacting the conductive pads of a chip on a card inserted into the connector. The connector includes an electronic circuit connected to at least some of the brush contact elements and connectable to the electronic circuit of the card reader. The electronic circuit on the connector controls the insertion of the card into the card reader and its withdrawal therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Framatome Connectors International
    Inventor: Frederic Bourne