Patents by Inventor Joe Mauney

Joe Mauney 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: 9413099
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a panel connector for locking to a pass-through opening of a panel to allow electrical connection from one side of the panel to the other side. This connection can be considered to be of an outside-in type. The connector can seal the pass-through opening to resist passage dirt, debris and/or liquids. A channel provided on the connector can include a sealing gasket and can receive an annular rib disposed on the panel to create an effective and robust seal against even pressurized water spray. The connector can also prevent unlocking of the connector from the panel once locked to the panel. A resilient locking arm provided on the connector for engaging a mating slot of the panel opening can prevent counter rotational unlocking and detent member can prevent continued rotation after the connector is in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Mike Vanslambrouck, Joe Mauney, Vijy Koshy
  • Publication number: 20150011108
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a panel connector for locking to a pass-through opening of a panel to allow electrical connection from one side of the panel to the other side. This connection can be considered to be of an outside-in type. The connector can seal the pass-through opening to resist passage dirt, debris and/or liquids. A channel provided on the connector can include a sealing gasket and can receive an annular rib disposed on the panel to create an effective and robust seal against even pressurized water spray. The connector can also prevent unlocking of the connector from the panel once locked to the panel. A resilient locking arm provided on the connector for engaging a mating slot of the panel opening can prevent counter rotational unlocking and detent member can prevent continued rotation after the connector is in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Mike Vanslambrouck, Joe Mauney, Vijy Koshy