Patents by Inventor John J. Milner
John J. Milner 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: 7175459Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted to receive the plug. A first seal member is positioned between the plug housing and the jack housing to form a seal therebetween when the jack and the plug are connected. A coupling member is attached to the plug housing and is adapted to receive the jack housing. A spring member is positioned between the coupling member and the plug housing to compress the first seal member between the jack housing and the plug housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Douglas P. O'Connor, Glenn T. Kierstead, Alan C. Miller, Randolph R. Ruetsch, Shadi Abughazaleh
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Patent number: 7056157Abstract: An adapter for a data transmission or communication system, has a body with a longitudinal axis. Longitudinal ends of the body define coaxial openings. One plug is receivable in one opening. Another plug is receivable in the other opening in at least two positions angularly offset relative to one another about the longitudinal axis of the body. Placement of the other plug in the different positions results in a polarity reversal of the system.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Nathaniel L. Herring, John J. Milner, Rudolph A. Montgelas
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Patent number: 7018226Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted to receive the plug. A first seal member is positioned between the plug housing and the jack housing to form a seal therebetween when the jack and the plug are connected. A coupling member is attached to the plug housing and is adapted to receive the jack housing. A spring member is positioned between the coupling member and the plug housing to compress the first seal member between the jack housing and the plug housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Douglas P. O'Connor, Glenn T. Kierstead, Alan C. Miller, Randolph R. Ruetsch, Shadi Abughazaleh
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Patent number: 6994594Abstract: A wire connecting unit for an electrical connector for communication and data transmission systems includes a circuit board with a free and a near end and having four pairs of contacts mounted in a cantilever manner. The wire connecting unit has specific contact configurations that reduce crosstalk, attenuation, propagation delay, and other electrical and magnetic properties that interfere with communication and data transmission. In one embodiment, a first row of contacts extends generally upwardly and backwardly from the free end of the printed circuit board toward the near end, and a second row of contacts placed further from the free end of the printed circuit board than the first row of contacts extends generally upwardly and backwardly from the free end toward the near end.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Raul G. Pereira, Alan C. Miller, Joseph E. Dupuis, Randolph R. Ruetsch
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Electrical connector assembly with non-orthogonal jack stop surface for engaging plug latch abutment
Patent number: 6981899Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a jack and a plug. The jack has a cavity for receiving the plug, a stop member and latch stop. The plug has a plug body and a resilient latch arm with an arm and an abutment. The latch stop is spaced from the stop member by a jack nominal dimension within a jack tolerance. The plug has a free end spaced from the arm abutment by a plug nominal dimension within a plug tolerance. The difference between the jack nominal dimension and the plug nominal dimension is not greater than the sum of the jack tolerance and the plug tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Alan C. Miller, Randolph R. Ruetsch, Shadi A. Abughazaleh, Nathaniel L. Herring, John J. Milner -
Publication number: 20040209523Abstract: A wire connecting unit for an electrical connector for communication and data transmission systems includes a circuit board with a free and a near end and having four pairs of contacts mounted in a cantilever manner. The wire connecting unit has specific contact configurations that reduce crosstalk, attenuation, propagation delay, and other electrical and magnetic properties that interfere with communication and data transmission. In one embodiment, a first row of contacts extends generally upwardly and backwardly from the free end of the printed circuit board toward the near end, and a second row of contacts placed further from the free end of the printed circuit board than the first row of contacts extends generally upwardly and backwardly from the free end toward the near end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: John J. Milner, Raul G. Pereira, Alan C. Miller, Joseph E. Dupuis, Randolph R. Ruetsch
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Patent number: 6796847Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for telecommunications applications, including a circuit board and first and second electrical contacts, extending from the circuit board along first and second paths, respectively, the second path crossing the first path. A third electrical contact extends from the circuit board along a third path, and a fourth electrical contact extends from the circuit board along a fourth path, the fourth path crossing the third path. At least four electrical terminals extend from the circuit board and at least four electrically conductive traces on the circuit board electrically couple each of the first, second, third and fourth electrical contacts to a respective electrical terminal.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Shadi A. AbuGhazaleh, Nathaniel L. Herring, John J. Milner, Randolph Ruetsch, Naved Habib
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Patent number: 6749466Abstract: A wire connecting unit for an electrical connector for communication and data transmission systems includes a circuit board with a free and a near end and having four pairs of contacts mounted in a cantilever manner. The wire connecting unit has specific contact configurations that reduce crosstalk, attenuation, propagation delay, and other electrical and magnetic properties that interfere with communication and data transmission. In one embodiment, a first row of contacts extends generally upwardly and backwardly from the free end of the printed circuit board toward the near end, and a second row of contacts placed further from the free end of the printed circuit board than the first row of contacts extends generally upwardly and backwardly from the free end toward the near end.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Raul G. Pereira, Alan C. Miller, Joseph E. Dupuis, Randolph R. Ruetsch
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Publication number: 20040077222Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for telecommunications applications, including a circuit board and first and second electrical contacts, extending from the circuit board along first and second paths, respectively, the second path crossing the first path. A third electrical contact extends from the circuit board along a third path, and a fourth electrical contact extends from the circuit board along a fourth path, the fourth path crossing the third path. At least four electrical terminals extend from the circuit board and at least four electrically conductive traces on the circuit board electrically couple each of the first, second, third and fourth electrical contacts to a respective electrical terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated.Inventors: Shadi A. AbuGhazaleh, Nathaniel L. Herring, John J. Milner, Randolph Ruetsch, Naved Habib
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Patent number: 6616005Abstract: A faceplate assembly for mounting to various wall, floor or ceiling mounted electrical boxes, such as a telecommunications box, that is easily assembled and disassembled, and in which the wiring device receiving modules are readily interchangeable. The faceplate assembly includes a plate for covering the box, holes in the plate aligned with holes in the box for securing the plate to the box, at least one aperture in the plate, at least two modules adapted to fit in the at least one plate aperture, and either a blank face on the module or at least one opening in the module for accessing a wiring device receptacle in the box with a wiring device. Fasteners received in the plate openings secure the plate to the box. A module is inserted in the at least one plate aperture from the front side of the plate, allowing a module to be removed and replaced with another module without having to remove the plate from the box.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Raul G. Pereira, John J. Milner, Tracy H. Udelson, William G. Sobieski
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Publication number: 20020137393Abstract: An adapter for a data transmission or communication system, has a body with a longitudinal axis. Longitudinal ends of the body define coaxial openings. One plug is receivable in one opening. Another plug is receivable in the other opening in at least two positions angularly offset relative to one another about the longitudinal axis of the body. Placement of the other plug in the different positions results in a polarity reversal of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Nathaniel L. Herring, John J. Milner, Rudolph A. Montgelas
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Patent number: 6394835Abstract: A wire connecting unit for an electrical connector includes a printed circuit board and four pairs of terminals. The printed circuit board has nose and termination areas, and a wire receiving passageway extending along an axis in the termination area. Contact connections are mounted in the nose area. Terminal connections are mounted in the termination area. Conductive paths on the circuit board electrically couple respective contact connections and terminal connections. Each of the terminals has a coupling portion mechanically and electrically coupled through one of the terminal connections, and has a insulation displacement contact portion. Each insulation displacement contact portion is adjacent the wire receiving passageway. The terminals of each pair have spacings between them which are smaller than the spacings between the pairs.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Richard A. Fazio, Robert A. Aekins
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Patent number: 6338643Abstract: A wiring unit for an electrical connector having a housing with a first side and an opposing second side, an attaching portion on the second side and a latching portion adjacent the attaching portion. The latching portion couples the wiring unit to a standard support. Electrical wiring terminals are coupled to the housing and can receive electrical wires. A stuffer cap is selectively coupled to the terminals and the attaching portion. When the stuffer cap is coupled to the attachment portion, attachment of the electrical wires to the terminals using an impact tool can be accomplished without damaging the latching portion since the stuffer cap spaces the latching portion from the support surface when the wires are forced into the terminals. When the stuffer cap is coupled to the terminals, the stuffer cap eliminates or substantially reduces oxidation or corrosion on the terminals and wires.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Alan C. Miller, John J. Milner, Raul G. Pereira
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Patent number: 6290506Abstract: An enhanced modular jack assembly includes a contact array subassembly having a circuit board, a plurality of long and short contacts, an intermediate contact and a seat structure. The long and short contacts are attached to and extend forwardly from the circuit board and are arranged in pairs of the long and short contacts situated in spaced-apart substantially parallel front and back rows in which the long contacts of the back row are aligned with one another and the short contacts of the front row are aligned with one another but are offset relative to the long contacts of the back row. The intermediate contact is attached to and extends forwardly from the circuit board and has a length substantially the same as the length of the short contacts and a non-parallel orientation relative to the long and short contacts of the back and front rows.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: John J. Milner
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Patent number: 6250951Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a cable cavity at its cable connection end and a strain relief coupled to the connector body adjacent the cable connection end. The strain relief extends into the cable cavity. A wire spacer is mounted in the cable cavity adjacent to strain relief. This spacer has a central core and four radially outwardly projecting flanges. The flanges are angular spaced from one another by angles of substantially 90 degrees. The spacer maintains separation of twisted wired pairs in a cable which is secured to the connector by the strain relief to enhance the electrical performance of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Joseph E. Dupuis, Alan C. Miller, Karl E. Mortensen
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Patent number: 6193526Abstract: A wire connecting unit for an electrical connector includes a printed circuit board and four pairs of terminals. The printed circuit board has nose and termination areas, and a wire receiving passageway extending along an axis in the termination area. Contact connections are mounted in the nose area. Terminal connections are mounted in the termination area. Conductive paths on the circuit board electrically couple respective contact connections and terminal connections. Each of the terminals has a coupling portion mechanically and electrically coupled through one of the terminal connections, and has an insulation displacement contact portion. Each insulation displacement contact portion is adjacent the wire receiving passageway and extends in a plane oriented at an acute angle to the passageway axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Joseph E. Dupuis, Richard A. Fazio, Robert A. Aekins
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Patent number: 6099345Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a cable cavity at its cable connection end and a strain relief coupled to the connector body adjacent the cable connection end. The strain relief extends into the cable cavity. A wire spacer is mounted in the cable cavity adjacent to strain relief. This spacer has a central core and four radially outwardly projecting flanges. The flanges are angular spaced from one another by angles of substantially 90 degrees. The spacer maintains separation of twisted wired pairs in a cable which is secured to the connector by the strain relief to enhance the electrical performance of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Joseph E. Dupuis, Alan C. Miller, Karl E. Mortensen
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Patent number: 6080007Abstract: A connector for communication systems includes a housing, a plurality of insulation displacement contacts, and front and rear sleds. The housing has front and rear ends and an internal chamber opening on the rear end and defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one housing wall adjacent its front end. The insulation displacement contacts are mounted in the slots for movement between retracted positions spaced from the chamber and inserted positions extending into the chamber. The front sled is located in the internal chamber adjacent the front end, and has front sled walls defining axial passages through it. Lateral openings extend through one of the front sled walls into the axial passages and are aligned with the slots and the contacts in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Joseph E. Dupuis, John J. Milner, Richard A. Fazio, Robert A. Aekins, Karl Mortensen
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Patent number: 5984720Abstract: An angled interconnect panel assembly includes an enclosure, a plurality of support brackets mounted inside the enclosure, a plurality of interconnect panels which are each pivotally mounted to one of the support brackets and are each disposed in an angled position when at rest between adjacent support brackets, and a pair of key-operated lock mechanisms for locking or holding the interconnect panels in their angled positions. The enclosure has a pair of opposite end walls and defines wire entry ports in the end walls. One wire entry port is for passage of user wiring into the assembly while the other of the wire entry ports is for passage of technician wiring into the assembly. Each interconnect panel has opposite user and technician sides and defines a plurality of openings extending between the opposite user and technician sides for receiving one or more interconnection members. The assembly also includes a pair of front closure doors.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John J. Milner, Michael R. O'Conner, Gregg J. Lafontaine, Alan C. Miller, William G. Sobieski