Patents by Inventor James S. Hower

James S. Hower 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: 11958110
    Abstract: In an example of a method for three-dimensional printing, a first amount of a binding agent is selectively applied, based on a 3D object model, to individual build material layers of a particulate build material including metal particles to forming an intermediate structure. The binding agent and/or a void-formation agent is selectively applied, based on the 3D object model, to at least one interior layer of the individual build material layers so that a total amount of the binding agent, the void-formation agent, or both the binding agent and the void-formation agent in the at least one of the individual build material layers is greater than the first amount. This patterns an area that is to contain voids. The intermediate structure is heated to form a 3D structure including a void-containing breakable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jason C. Hower, Mohammed S. Shaarawi, Vladek P. Kasperchik, James McKinnell, Jennifer L. Wu
  • Patent number: 5625686
    Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106, 112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106, 112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Harry M. Capper, James S. Hower, James W. Robertson
  • Patent number: 5600716
    Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106,112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106,112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: E. Clark Broome, Harry M. Capper, Sam Denovich, Carl E. Fritz, Kenneth C. Hawk, James S. Hower, James W. Robertson
  • Patent number: 5496192
    Abstract: A cross-connection assembly (10) including a plurality of cross-connection sites (14) provided by housing modules (30) secured to a base frame (12). Each site (14) is defined by a silo (52) containing a first terminal (60) and an actuator (120) secured thereatop rotatable to terminate a first wire (112) to the first terminal. At a selected site, a second terminal (160) is mountable to the actuator (120) thereat to electrically engage the first terminal, and a corresponding cap (190) over the second terminal is initially rotatable with respect to actuator (120) in order to terminate a second wire (220) at the site. Upon the first rotation the cap becomes locked to the actuator, providing that later rotation of the cap also moves the actuator and second terminal and second wire of necessity to permit untermination and retermination of the first wire (112) with respect to the first terminal (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: James S. Hower, Maris A. Glass, Clyde T. Carter, James W. Robertson
  • Patent number: 5420920
    Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106,112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106,112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Harry M. Capper, James S. Hower, James W. Robertson
  • Patent number: 5203713
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a power outlet for connection to different power supply circuits in a power block when assembled thereto. The system includes a power block having arrays of openings on the front and back faces which are vertically staggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay L. French, John L. Himes, Jr., James S. Hower, Douglas J. Pirc, Ronald M. Weber, James H. Wise
  • Patent number: 5092787
    Abstract: A power distribution system for prewiring a modular wall panel unit with electrical conductors. The system is installed in the wiring channel that extends along the bottom edge of the panel unit. The system includes a power block located at each of the opposite ends of the panel wiring channel. Each power block comprises a housing containing ten flat, vertically aligned bus bars that are each connected to a separate one of four line, four neutral, a safety ground and an isolated ground conductors of the power supply of the site at which the panel unit is installed. Each power block is capable of receiving, at the end thereof adjacent the end of the wiring channel, on either or both faces thereof, a connector for a jumper cable for connecting two similar power distribution systems in adjoining panel units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: James H. Wise, Jay L. French, John L. Himes, Jr., James S. Hower, Douglas J. Pirc, Ronald M. Weber
  • Patent number: 4969838
    Abstract: A latch and combined latch locking means and handle for securing in place a plug-in electrical connector mated to a second connector. The latch comprises a latch plate pivotally joined to one end of the connector to permit deflection of the plate. A post is mounted on the receptacle at a position opposite the latch plate on the connector. Cooperating shoulders on the post and the latch plate restrain the connector from being withdrawn from the receptacle when the latch plate is in a first position. When the latch plate is deflected to a second position, the shoulders disengage to permit withdrawal of the connector from the receptacle. The latch locking means and handle comprises a bail pivotally mounted in the connector to permit the bail to be folded flush with the connector. In the flush position, the bail extends over the latch plate and prevents the plate from being deflected to a position disengaging the shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: John L. Himes, Jr., James S. Hower, James H. Wise