Patents by Inventor Katalin A. Schmidt

Katalin A. Schmidt 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: 5281159
    Abstract: An adaptor for permitting a switching or other device having round pin type terminals extending therefrom to be connected to a connector of the type for connection to a flat-blade type terminal pin. An upper and lower shell joined at a parting line capture a plurality of flat-blade terminal strips. Each of the strips has the end thereof extending outwardly into a shroud formed by the shells for external connection thereto. The shells have voids which expose circular flanged perforations with spring tabs which are adapted to receive round pin connectors in frictional engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Katalin A. Schmidt, Jaime Lopez
  • Patent number: 5186660
    Abstract: A bi-level electrical cable or harness connector for right angle connection through a bulkhead. The individual conductors are disposed in superposed layers or levels in a connector body and terminate at staggered locations along the connector. Access holes are provided for pin insertion at right angles to the conductors. One layer is accessed through holes provided in a well and the other layer accessed through holes in the connector surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Thaddeus S. Wielgos, Declan E. Killarney, Katalin A. Schmidt