Patents by Inventor James C. Kalka

James C. Kalka 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).

  • Transition connector
    Patent number: 4470655
    Abstract: A transition connector in which all contact elements are identical has opposing teminals connected by a foldable strap to permit keeping all the terminals of each set at the same extended length. The contact elements are anchored to the insulative carrier for security during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James C. Kalka, Jerry A. Walter
  • Retaining clip
    Patent number: 4076204
    Abstract: A hinged retaining clip for retaining two mating pieces together is disclosed. The clip comprises two functional ends joined together along the approximate midpoint of the clip by an integral hinge. One end of the clip is fixedly attached to one of the mating pieces and the other end serves to retain the second mating piece to the first. Positive retention of the two mating parts is effected and maintained by cooperating latching means on the header body and on the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1978
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: James C. Kalka