Patents by Inventor Jacques Laquerbe

Jacques Laquerbe 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).

  • Electrical ignition key assembly
    Patent number: 5826449
    Abstract: An electronic key contact assembly for automobiles has a static housing and a rotatable assembly. The rotatable assembly comprises a housing having a key receiving slot and spring terminals. In the Off position, the spring terminals are outwardly biased, where a camming portion thereof is received in a recess of the static housing. Upon turning the key to the On position, the contacts are inwardly biased by engagement of the camming portion with a raised portion of the static housing. Rubbing of the key with the contacts during insertion is thus avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Alain Dupuis, Jacques Laquerbe
  • Electrical connector with terminal retention member and bridging contacts
    Patent number: 5738549
    Abstract: A connection assembly comprises a receptacle connector and a pin header connector. Secondary locking housings are provided to block the locking lances in a securely locked position. The secondary locking housing of the pin header connector has pin bridging contacts mounted therein. Inclusion of the locking assurance and bridging functions in the secondary locking housing insures a cost-effective and reliable design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventor: Jacques Laquerbe