Patents by Inventor Joel D Sandburg

Joel D Sandburg 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).

  • Tamper evident connector system
    Patent number: 7625229
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is disclosed that provides evidence of tampering. The assembly includes a plug housing with a seal cover attached thereto, the seal cover including latching arms. A wire dress cover is attached over the seal cover, and a locking element is placed through the wire dress cover and is rotatably latched in place to the latching arms. The locking element overlies a jack screw, which prevents the disconnection of the plug housing or removal of a wire cover without first removing the locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Scott M Cross, David A Klein, Joel D Sandburg
  • Tamper evident connector system
    Publication number: 20090233478
    Abstract: An electrical assembly is disclosed that provides evidence of tampering. The assembly includes a plug housing with a seal cover attached thereto, the seal cover including latching arms. A wire dress cover is attached over the seal cover, and a locking element is placed through the wire dress cover and is rotatably latched in place to the latching arms. The locking element overlies a jack screw, which prevents the disconnection of the plug housing or removal of a wire cover without first removing the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Scott M. Cross, David A. Klein, Joel D. Sandburg