Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Putnam

Kevin L. Putnam 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).

  • Lever type electrical connector with slide members having dual latching and feedback functions
    Patent number: 7004769
    Abstract: A lever type electrical connector assembly includes a first connector. A mating assist lever is pivotally movably mounted on the first connector. A slide member is linearly movably mounted on the first connector. A first cam groove and cam follower mechanism is provided between the mating assist lever and the slide member, whereby pivotal movement of the lever relative to the first connector effects linear movement of the slide member relative to the first connector. A second connector is provided with a second cam groove and cam follower mechanism between the slide member and the second connector, whereby the connectors are mated and unmated in response to rotation of the mating assist lever and resulting translation of the slide member. A latch member is provided on the slide member and is latchingly engageable with the first connector and releasable by the second connector, whereby the slide member and the mating assist lever cannot move unless the connectors are at least preliminarily mated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin L. Putnam, David A. Pfaffinger, Vijy Koshy, Yves LePottier, Gregory E. Avery