Patents by Inventor Jose R. Estevez

Jose R. Estevez 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).

  • Multi-signal single pin connector
    Patent number: 7341459
    Abstract: A connector system is disclosed. The connector system includes a single-pin plug that has at least two conductors electrically isolated from one another to provide two separate electrically conductive surfaces to facilitate simultaneously transmitting two different electrical signals through the pin at the same time. The connector system further includes a socket to receive the single-pin plug. The socket includes electrically isolated conductors to independently contact different conductive surfaces of the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Thomas Robinette, Jose R. Estevez, Kimberly A DeBock, Graham H Smith, Jr.
  • Multi-signal single pin connector
    Patent number: 7278854
    Abstract: A connector system is disclosed. The connector system includes a single-pin plug that has at least two conductors electrically isolated from one another to provide two separate electrically conductive surfaces to facilitate simultaneously transmitting two different electrical signals through the pin at the same time. The connector system further includes a socket to receive the single-pin plug. The socket includes electrically isolated conductors to independently contact different conductive surfaces of the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Thomas Robinette, Jose R. Estevez