Patents by Inventor John D. Schneider
John D. Schneider 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).
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Patent number: 11963691Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
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Patent number: 11837822Abstract: A connector comprises a connector body having a mating interface configured to engage a complementary mating connector, a first indicator feature carried by the connector body, the first indicator feature having a first partial visual identifier disposed thereon, and a second indicator feature carried by the connector body having a second partial visual identifier disposed thereon, wherein the first and second indicator features are movable relative to each other between a separated position and a joined position, characterized in that the first and second indicator feature form a complete visual identifier only when in the joined position, wherein the first and second indicator features are in the separated position when the connector body is not fully mated relative to the mating connector, and wherein the first and second indicator features are in the joined position responsive to the connector body being fully mated to the mating connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: John D. Schneider, Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Velmurugan Kandasamy
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Publication number: 20230088130Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first housing having an indicium imprinted thereon and a movable member movable from a first position configured to render the indicium illegible to an optical scanning device to a second position configured to render the indicium legible to the optical scanning device. The indicium is visible when the movable member is in the first position and when the movable member is in the second position. A method of mating a connector assembly having a movable member and an indicum imprinted thereon is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Bart N. Caldwell, John D. Schneider, John G. Kountz, Michael J. DeMonica
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Publication number: 20220209464Abstract: A connector comprises a connector body having a mating interface configured to engage a complementary mating connector, a first indicator feature carried by the connector body, the first indicator feature having a first partial visual identifier disposed thereon, and a second indicator feature carried by the connector body having a second partial visual identifier disposed thereon, wherein the first and second indicator features are movable relative to each other between a separated position and a joined position, characterized in that the first and second indicator feature form a complete visual identifier only when in the joined position, wherein the first and second indicator features are in the separated position when the connector body is not fully mated relative to the mating connector, and wherein the first and second indicator features are in the joined position responsive to the connector body being fully mated to the mating connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: John D. Schneider, Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Velmurugan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 11296462Abstract: A connector comprises a connector body having a mating interface configured to engage a complementary mating connector, a first indicator feature carried by the connector body, the first indicator feature having a first partial visual identifier disposed thereon, and a second indicator feature carried by the connector body having a second partial visual identifier disposed thereon, wherein the first and second indicator features are movable relative to each other between a separated position and a joined position, characterized in that the first and second indicator feature form a complete visual identifier only when in the joined position, wherein the first and second indicator features are in the separated position when the connector body is not fully mated relative to the mating connector, and wherein the first and second indicator features are in the joined position responsive to the connector body being fully mated to the mating connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: John D. Schneider, Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Velmurugan Kandasamy
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Publication number: 20210111519Abstract: A connector comprises a connector body having a mating interface configured to engage a complementary mating connector, a first indicator feature carried by the connector body, the first indicator feature having a first partial visual identifier disposed thereon, and a second indicator feature carried by the connector body having a second partial visual identifier disposed thereon, wherein the first and second indicator features are movable relative to each other between a separated position and a joined position, characterized in that the first and second indicator feature form a complete visual identifier only when in the joined position, wherein the first and second indicator features are in the separated position when the connector body is not fully mated relative to the mating connector, and wherein the first and second indicator features are in the joined position responsive to the connector body being fully mated to the mating connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: John D. Schneider, Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Velmurugan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 10644428Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first-connector-housing, an inner-housing, a terminal-stabilizer, and a second-connector-housing. The inner-housing is disposed within a cavity defined by the first-connector-housing. The inner-housing includes an opposed flexible-lock moveable from a locked-position to an unlocked-position. The terminal-stabilizer is disposed within the cavity and is movable from a pre-stage-position to a seated-position. The terminal-stabilizer defines a stop configured to engage an end of the opposed flexible-lock when the opposed flexible-lock is in the locked-position. The second-connector-housing includes an unlocking-feature configured to move the opposed flexible-lock from the locked-position to the unlocked-position.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Aptiv Technolgies LimitedInventors: Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Sivakumar Jogula, John D. Schneider, Bart N. Caldwell
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Publication number: 20190379148Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first-connector-housing, an inner-housing, a terminal-stabilizer, and a second-connector-housing. The inner-housing is disposed within a cavity defined by the first-connector-housing. The inner-housing includes a pair of opposed flexible-locks moveable from a locked-position to an unlocked-position. The terminal-stabilizer is disposed within the cavity and movable from a pre-stage-position to a seated-position. The terminal-stabilizer defines a pair of stops configured to engage ends of the opposed flexible-locks when the opposed flexible-locks are in the locked-position. The second-connector-housing includes a pair of unlocking-features configured to move the pair of opposed flexible-locks from the locked-position to the unlocked-position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Sivakumar Niranjan, John D. Schneider, Bart N. Caldwell
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Patent number: 10498066Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first-connector-housing, an inner-housing, a terminal-stabilizer, and a second-connector-housing. The inner-housing is disposed within a cavity defined by the first-connector-housing. The inner-housing includes a pair of opposed flexible-locks moveable from a locked-position to an unlocked-position. The terminal-stabilizer is disposed within the cavity and movable from a pre-stage-position to a seated-position. The terminal-stabilizer defines a pair of stops configured to engage ends of the opposed flexible-locks when the opposed flexible-locks are in the locked-position. The second-connector-housing includes a pair of unlocking-features configured to move the pair of opposed flexible-locks from the locked-position to the unlocked-position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Delphi Technologies, LLCInventors: Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Sivakumar Niranjan, John D. Schneider, Bart N. Caldwell
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Patent number: 10490932Abstract: A connector-assembly includes a connector-housing, one or more cavity-plugs, and a strain-relief-device. The connector-housing defines a plurality of cavities configured to retain a plurality of electrical-terminals inserted along a longitudinal-axis of the connector-housing. The plurality of electrical-terminals are attached to cables extending beyond a wire-end of the connector-housing. The one or more cavity-plugs are individually disposed into a portion of the plurality of cavities. The one or more cavity-plugs are configured to inhibit contamination from entering the portion of the plurality of cavities. The strain-relief-device is removably attached to the wire-end of the connector-housing. The strain-relief-device defines a plurality of apertures through which the cables extend. The strain-relief-device includes one or more cavity-plug-retainers disposed within a portion of the plurality of apertures that inhibit a removal of the one or more cavity-plugs from the portion of the plurality of cavities.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Delphi Technologies, LLCInventors: John D. Schneider, Gregory L. Bensing
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Patent number: 4664639Abstract: A tube Fisherman's foot fin is made of resilient material with one end attached to a shoe and a free end extending backward over the heel and a substantial distance behind the shoe; so that when the foot is extended forward the fin exerts little resistance against movement of the foot in the water. When the leg is extended backward or toward the rear of the fisherman, the fin provides a maximum resistance to movement of the foot to through the water; thereby propelling the fisherman forward through the water.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1985Date of Patent: May 12, 1987Inventor: John D. Schneider
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Patent number: 4624069Abstract: A fishing rod holder includes a mount for attachment to an inflatable, floatable tube. A cylindrical rod holder is pivotally attached to the mount with a locking arrangement for securing the selected position of the cylinder rod holder; a flexible strap is attached over the cylindrical rod holder to secure the rod inserted therein from accidental dislodgment during use.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1985Date of Patent: November 25, 1986Inventor: John D. Schneider