Patents by Inventor John Mongold
John Mongold 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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Publication number: 20190097357Abstract: An electrical connector includes first and second adjacent electrical contacts that each define respective first and second mating ends, the first mating end of a first one of the first and second adjacent electrical contacts defines a first contact surface, the second mating end of a second one of the first and second adjacent electrical contacts defines a second contact surface electrically isolated from the first contact surface; and a dielectric material positioned between the first and second adjacent electrical contacts. When a mating connector applies a force to the first contact surface and the second contact surface, the first and second mating ends and the dielectric material all move in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: John A. MONGOLD, Jonathan E. BUCK
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Patent number: 10001609Abstract: A system includes a substrate including a first row of first receptacles, a cradle including an opening and a spring member, connectors located within the opening, and cables connected to the connectors. The cradle is configured to connect each of the connectors simultaneously or nearly simultaneously to a corresponding first receptacle, and the spring member pushes on the connectors with a force greater than an insertion force of the first receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.Inventors: Eric J. Zbinden, John A. Mongold
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Patent number: 9915797Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.Inventors: Eric J. Zbinden, Randall E. Musser, Jean-Marc A. Verdiell, John A. Mongold, Brian R. Vicich, Keith R. Guetig
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Patent number: 9915796Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.Inventors: Eric J. Zbinden, Randall E. Musser, Jean-Marc A. Verdiell, John A. Mongold, Brian R. Vicich, Keith R. Guetig
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Patent number: 9841572Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.Inventors: Eric Zbinden, Randall Musser, Jean-Marc André Verdiell, John Mongold, Brian Vicich, Keith Guetig
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Patent number: 9835811Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.Inventors: Eric J. Zbinden, Randall E. Musser, Jean-Marc A. Verdiell, John A. Mongold, Brian R. Vicich, Keith R. Guetig
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Publication number: 20170261710Abstract: A system includes a substrate including a first row of first receptacles, a cradle including an opening and a spring member, connectors located within the opening, and cables connected to the connectors. The cradle is configured to connect each of the connectors simultaneously or nearly simultaneously to a corresponding first receptacle, and the spring member pushes on the connectors with a force greater than an insertion force of the first receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Eric J. ZBINDEN, John A. MONGOLD
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Publication number: 20170219788Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Eric J. ZBINDEN, Randall E. MUSSER, Jean-Marc A. VERDIELL, John A. MONGOLD, Brian R. VICICH, Keith R. GUETIG
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Patent number: 9651752Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Samtec, Inc.Inventors: Eric Zbinden, Randall Musser, Jean-Marc André Verdiell, John Mongold, Brian Vicich, Keith Guetig
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Publication number: 20170003465Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Eric J. ZBINDEN, Randall E. MUSSER, Jean-Marc A. VERDIELL, John A. MONGOLD, Brian R. VICICH, Keith R. GUETIG
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Publication number: 20160327760Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Eric J. ZBINDEN, Randall E. MUSSER, Jean-Marc A. VERDIELL, John A. MONGOLD, Brian R. VICICH, Keith R. GUETIG
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Publication number: 20160327761Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Eric J. ZBINDEN, Randall E. MUSSER, Jean-Marc A. VERDIELL, John A. MONGOLD, Brian R. VICICH, Keith R. GUETIG
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Publication number: 20160322769Abstract: A transceiver for a two-connector system includes a circuit board, at least one cable attached to the circuit board, and a housing arranged to contain the circuit board. The two-connector system includes a front connector and a back connector. When the transceiver is connected to the two-connector system, a front edge of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the front connector and an intermediate portion of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the back connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Chadrick P. FAITH, Keith R. GUETIG, Dale F. SCHMELZ, Randall E. MUSSER, John A. MONGOLD
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Publication number: 20160291274Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Eric ZBINDEN, Randall MUSSER, Jean-Marc André VERDIELL, John MONGOLD, Brian VICICH, Keith GUETIG
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Publication number: 20160269118Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Eric ZBINDEN, Randall MUSSER, Jean-Marc André VERDIELL, John MONGOLD, Brian VICICH, Keith GUETIG
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Patent number: 9374165Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Samtec, Inc.Inventors: Eric Zbinden, Randall Musser, Jean-Marc André Verdiell, John Mongold, Brian Vicich, Keith Guetig
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Patent number: 9130313Abstract: An edge card connector includes a connector housing; a plurality of center conductors disposed in the connector housing, spaced apart from one another, and arranged to make contact with a surface of an edge card when the edge card is inserted into the edge card connector; and a plurality of shields disposed in the connector housing, surrounding three sides of a corresponding one of the plurality of center conductors, and arranged to make contact with the surface of the edge card when the edge card is inserted into the edge card connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Samtec, Inc.Inventors: John Mongold, Justin McAllister
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Patent number: 8986042Abstract: An electrical contact includes a female portion having a conductive sheath, a dielectric disposed within the conductive sheath, and a center conductor extending through the dielectric; and a male portion having a conductive sheath, a dielectric disclosed within the conductive sheath, and a center conductor extending through the dielectric. The female portion and the male portion are arranged to be engageable with one another. The conductive sheath, center conductor, and dielectric of each of the female portion and the male portion have a substantially square shape. Each of the center conductors of the female portion and the male portion includes a contact portion. The contact portions of the female and male portions are arranged to be engaged with one another when the female portion and the male portion are engaged with one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Samtec, Inc.Inventor: John Mongold
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Patent number: 8979551Abstract: A mezzanine connector includes a first connector including a pass-through hole and a first plurality of contacts arranged around the pass-through hole, the first connector arranged to be connected to a first substrate such that the first plurality of contacts are connected to the first substrate, and a second connector including a beam and a second plurality of contacts arranged around the beam, the second connector arranged to be connected to a second substrate such that the second plurality of contacts are connected to the second substrate. The pass-through hole extends fully through the first connector in a mating direction of the first connector and the second connector, and the beam of the second connector is arranged to extend into the pass-through hole of the first connector when the first connector and the second connector are mated.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Samtec, Inc.Inventors: John Mongold, Randall Musser, Brian Vicich
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Patent number: D823814Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SAMTEC, INC.Inventors: Jonathan E. Buck, John A. Mongold