Patents by Inventor Howard S. Schwartz

Howard S. Schwartz 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).

  • Cable assembly with circuit-interrupter-lead receptacles
    Patent number: 8734186
    Abstract: A cable assembly for connecting an electronic device to another electronic device and/or to a signal source. The cable assembly comprises a first connector and a second connector and a plurality of conductors connected between the connectors. The first connector may comprise receptacles for receiving a circuit-interrupter that can open a circuit in the cable assembly when an undesired signal (e.g., a over-voltage signal or an over-current signal) is applied to the cable assembly. The circuit-interrupter may comprise a fuse, such as a non-resettable fuse or a resettable fuse. The first connector may be arranged for connection to an automobile and the second connector may be arranged for connection to an electronic device operable for diagnosing and/or servicing the automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: James A. Panko, Howard S. Schwartz, Christopher M. Davis
  • Cable assembly for protection against undesired signals
    Publication number: 20120045927
    Abstract: A cable assembly for connecting an electronic device to another electronic device and/or to a signal source. The cable assembly comprises a first connector and a second connector and a plurality of conductors connected between the connectors. The first connector may comprise receptacles for receiving a circuit-interrupter that can open a circuit in the cable assembly when an undesired signal (e.g., a over-voltage signal or an over-current signal) is applied to the cable assembly. The circuit-interrupter may comprise a fuse, such as a non-resettable fuse or a resettable fuse. The first connector may be arranged for connection to an automobile and the second connector may be arranged for connection to an electronic device operable for diagnosing and/or servicing the automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: James A. Panko, Howard S. Schwartz