Patents by Inventor Jeffery Scott Patterson

Jeffery Scott Patterson 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 connector assembly with complementary lever assist and terminal delay
    Patent number: 6325648
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising: A first connector member having a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion, the second terminal portion movable relative to the first terminal portion; and a second connector member having first and second terminal portions adapted for mating engagement with the first and second terminal portions, respectively, of the first connector member. A lever, preferably an assist lever for drawing the first and second connector members into a fully mated condition, is provided on the first connector member, the lever defining a first position wherein the lever blocks the second terminal portion of the first connector member from movement into mating engagement with the second terminal portion of the second connector member, and a second position, wherein the second terminal portion of the first connector member is movable into mating engagement with the second terminal portion of the second connector member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignees: Yazaki North America, Inc., Daimler/Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John Peter Bilezikjian, Jeffery Scott Patterson