Patents by Inventor John T. Heck

John T. Heck 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).

  • Patent number: 5453019
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of communication equipment, such as cellular phones, but more particularly to a switch connector to allow for switching from one antenna, i.e. internal, to another, i.e. external. The switch connector comprises first and second intermatable, generally circular connector members, where the first connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where the insert includes a central through cavity, and a pair of formed, electrical, spring contact arms arranged to electrically interconnect in a resiled condition. The second connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where the insert includes a central through hole for receiving a single formed contact arm having a mating end supported by the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Garver, John T. Heck, Harold W. Kerlin, Donald L. Metzger, Wilmer L. Sheesley