Patents by Inventor John S. Norris, Jr.

John S. Norris, Jr. 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).

  • Databus multiplexing connection system
    Patent number: 6257938
    Abstract: A databus multiplexing connection system is disclosed including an electrical connector for multiplexing data including in-line CAN-bus splice connector. The connector includes a 4-way connector body and a secondary lock/bussing assembly. The secondary lock/bussing assembly includes a main body, buss-bars, and one or more optional resistors. The secondary lock/bussing assembly secures terminals inside the connector body, provides an interface for connection of a 2-way mating connector thereto, verifies that the terminals are properly installed (i.e. proper orientation) in the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Stoneridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia P. Day, William E. Cross, John S. Norris, Jr., Frank J. Spano, Jr., Terry L. Basinger
  • Terminal block having secondary lock member
    Patent number: 5873753
    Abstract: A terminal block assembly including a terminal block portion and a secondary locking member. The terminal block has a plurality of cavities for housing female terminals and circuit protection devices (e.g., fuses and circuit breakers) having mating male blade terminals The terminal block also includes a secondary lock receiving portion for receiving the secondary locking member. The secondary locking member secures the female terminal within a cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Stoneridge, Inc., Alphabet Division
    Inventors: John S. Norris, Jr., Neal C. DeCicco