Patents by Inventor James Crimmins

James Crimmins 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: 5167523
    Abstract: An electrical computer cable connector that has high strength and resistance to twisting forces includes a housing and latching arms located along lateral sides of the housing. The latching arms have engaging ends for engaging a complementary electrical connector, actuator ends for finger grasping to move the engaging ends of the latching arms about a pivot point, and spring arms to give a spring action to the latching arms. The latching arms are formed of relatively thick gauge metal to prevent bending or deformation of the engaging ends, and resist separation forces of at least 50 pounds. A housing cover fits over the housing and latching arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Harbor Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Crimmins, Raymond J. Kallio, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4724381
    Abstract: A radiating antenna system for a self-contained sensor module mounted on a power transmission line. The module is capable of measuring various parameters such as line current, voltage, conductor temperature, and ambient temperature. The parameter values are processed by sensor electronics and the processed values are transmitted to a ground receiver. The antenna system includes the power transmission line itself, the housing of the sensor module and an impedance matching network. The impedance matching network couples the output of the transmitter to the housing which radiates at the operating frequency of the transmitter. The housing includes apparatus for capacity coupling the hub of the housing to the transmission line at high frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
    Inventor: James Crimmins