Patents by Inventor Jack F. Shearer

Jack F. Shearer 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).

  • Patent number: 4158473
    Abstract: There is provided a plastic cylindrical electrical connector including a plug and a receptacle, each having a plurality of cavities extending longitudinally therethrough. The cavities are adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of plastic modules. The modules have a plurality of holes for receiving electrical contacts. The plug and receptacle also have a plurality of holes for receiving individual electrical contacts. Each module includes at least one tab extending rearward from the module. The cavities in the plug and receptacle have at least one recess therein for securing the tab of the module and preventing the module from moving in one direction. The cavities of the plug and receptacle also include at least one shoulder to prevent the modules from moving in the other direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1979
    Assignee: Akzona Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack F. Shearer