Patents by Inventor Gerard A. Drewek

Gerard A. Drewek 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).

  • Impedance-controlled connector
    Patent number: 6494743
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly using conventional signal pins is adapted for use with impedance-controlled cables by dividing the body of the connector into one or more separate channels. Each channel is defined by a perimeter providing electrical shielding. A separate impedance-controlled wire or cable can be terminated at conventional signal pins installed in an insert located within a particular channel. A transition region between a connector plug or receptacle and an incoming wire or cable preserves the correct impedance characteristics of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: General Dynamics Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lamatsch, Gerard A. Drewek
  • Method for assembling a controlled impedance connector
    Patent number: 6477769
    Abstract: A method for assembling an impedance controlled connector using conventional connector shells and inserts and corresponding connector pins and sockets. Controlled impedance cables are prepared and physically arranged for termination in a conventional connector shell in a configuration which enhances the impedance control characteristic of the assembled connector. Assembly of the connector is effected using conventional materials and tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: General Dynamics Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lamatsch, Gerard A. Drewek, JoAnn M. Peterson
  • Method for assembling a controlled impedance connector
    Publication number: 20010023148
    Abstract: A method for assembling an impedance controlled connector using conventional connector shells and inserts and corresponding connector pins and sockets. Controlled impedance cables are prepared and physically arranged for termination in a conventional connector shell in a configuration which enhances the impedance control characteristic of the assembled connector. Assembly of the connector is effected using conventional materials and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventors: Michael J. Lamatsch, Gerard A. Drewek, Joann M. Peterson