Patents by Inventor Hans B. Sturm

Hans B. Sturm 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).

  • Elastomeric connector and retention member for holding the same
    Patent number: 7326068
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first elastomeric connector having a plurality of alternating elastomeric conductors and elastomer insulators. The first elastomeric connector has first and second contact interfaces spaced apart from one another and extending generally perpendicular to the conductors and insulators. The connector assembly also includes a second elastomeric connector having a plurality of alternating elastomeric conductors and elastomer insulators. The second elastomeric connector has first and second contact interfaces spaced apart from one another and extending generally perpendicular to the conductors and insulators. A holder includes a body extending between first and second opposing surfaces, and the body defines a first recess housing the first elastomeric connector and a second recess housing the second elastomeric connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Hans B. Sturm, Curtis G. Knaub, Vishwa N. Shukla, Edward J. Pupkiewicz