Patents by Inventor John DeBrocke

John DeBrocke 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).

  • Selective shorting of plug pins/socket contacts in an electrical connector
    Patent number: 5061196
    Abstract: A shorting link is provided having legs adapted to interlock with contacts of an electrical connector. The contacts may be connected by the link to ground, or one or more of the link-connected contacts may also engage conductors in an electrical circuit. In one link embodiment the link legs may comprise contacts housed in a connector insulator for engaging mating contacts of a mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventors: Roy E. Weston, John T. Guennewig, John DeBrocke, Fred Radloff