Patents by Inventor Joseph Albert Kerul

Joseph Albert Kerul 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: 6244884
    Abstract: A self-docking connector includes first and third fixed contacts and an intermediate fixed contact. The first and third contacts are mounted on male and female connectors, respectively, and the intermediate contacts are mounted on a slideable plate. The plate is mounted on an upper tray surface of the female connector and is capable of sliding movement between a connected and a disconnected position. In the disconnected position, the intermediate contacts are resiliently biased by a biasing member away from contacting the third contacts, therefore creating an open circuit between the intermediate and third contacts. However, in the connected position, the intermediate contacts are forced into positive contact with the third contacts, thereby creating a readily disconnectable electrical connection therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Prestolite Wire Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Albert Kerul