Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Semaan

Joseph E. Semaan 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).

  • Connector locking and unlocking configuration
    Patent number: 5498171
    Abstract: An electrical connector has a first connector body which has a deflectable locking member with an engagement catch and a second connector with an opening for receiving the locking member and engagement catch. A coupling assurance device can be positioned in the first connector body and allow coupling of the first and second connector bodies, due to the flexibility of the locking member, and yet prevent unintentional decoupling of the first and second connector bodies unless the coupling assurance device is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Joseph E. Semaan