Patents by Inventor Kevin Link

Kevin Link 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).

  • Publication number: 20240138993
    Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly for use with liners is described. The acetabular cup assembly includes a cup and a liner. The cup has an outer surface, a generally concave inner surface and a top face. The inner surface includes a cylindrical band having a plurality of inward-facing recessed scallops, a tapered wall adjacent to the band, and an inner spherical surface adjacent the tapered wall. The inner spherical surface has a substantially uniform radius of curvature. A single groove interrupts the spherical surface. The liner has a substantially convex outer surface and includes a rim and a plurality of outward-projecting scallops adjacent the rim. The scallops of the liner are configured to engage the scallops of the cup when the liner is seated in the cup. Related methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Adam Shallenberg, Kevin Wills, David Link
  • Publication number: 20100228404
    Abstract: A telematics method and system facilitates customizing a plurality of vehicle content files, parameters, and features based on edits and selections from a user interface. A telematics provider maintains a database comprising a table, or tables that associate(s) user identification information with a vehicle VIN and equipment/features/content installed in/on vehicle devices associated with the VIN. Database updates may occur automatically, or upon a user instruction, when a TCU wirelessly transmits current equipment, content, and feature configuration information to a TOC coupled with the database. The telematics provider's server may provide the interface that facilitates the user logging in and editing features, content, and operational and performance parameters currently configured/installed in/on the vehicle' equipment and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Charles M. Link, II, Dane Dickie, Michael Peterson, Marc Gordon, Paul Kirsch, Kevin Link, Mike Vadney
  • Publication number: 20050000146
    Abstract: A trolling planer board made of lightweight translucent material has a continuous light source for night fishing and a day or night easily perceptible strike indicator. The light, indicator, and their power supply are housed in a water-tight compartment away from the elements and fishing lines. The strike indicator may comprise a blinking light, a strobe light, a sound, or any other alerting means. Fishing line releases comprise only three moldable pieces, made of weather impervious material and can be used to maintain a hold on the fishing line or to release it, as desired. The planer, made of weather impervious material and having no exposed accessory parts that are sensitive to the elements, can be used in fresh or salt water. The planer's hydrodynamic design eliminates the need for planning board rods and heavy test lines and the weight of the power supply eliminates any need for additional weights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin Link
  • Publication number: 20040203281
    Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicants: The Panda Project, Inc., Silicon Bandwidth, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Patent number: 6679733
    Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Silicon Bandwidth, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Jr., Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Patent number: 6461197
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The female connector includes a female connector housing and a plurality of female contact pins. The female contact pins includes a contact portion, a stabilizer portion, and a tail portion. The contact portion extends from the stabilizer portion at an angle. A lateral distance spanned by the angled contact portion is substantially the same as or less than the width of the stabilizer portion in the same direction. The female contact pins are arranged on the female connector housing in clusters of four. The clusters are arranged in rows such that each pair of rows defines five rows of female contact pins. The male connector includes a male connector housing and a plurality of male contact pins. The male connector housing has a plurality of buttresses extending therefrom. The male contact pins are arranged on the male connector housing to correspond to the arrangement of female contact pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Silicon Bandwidth, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Jr., Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Publication number: 20020042225
    Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: THE PANDA PROJECT
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Patent number: 6334794
    Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Silicon Bandwidth, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Jr., Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Publication number: 20010034164
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The female connector includes a female connector housing and a plurality of female contact pins. The female contact pins includes a contact portion, a stabilizer portion, and a tail portion. The contact portion extends from the stabilizer portion at an angle. A lateral distance spanned by the angled contact portion is substantially the same as or less than the width of the stabilizer portion in the same direction. The female contact pins are arranged on the female connector housing in clusters of four. The clusters are arranged in rows such that each pair of rows defines five rows of female contact pins. The male connector includes a male connector housing and a plurality of male contact pins. The male connector housing has a plurality of buttresses extending therefrom. The male contact pins are arranged on the male connector housing to correspond to the arrangement of female contact pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Silicon Bandwidth, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Patent number: 6247972
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The female connector includes a female connector housing and a plurality of female contact pins. The female contact pins includes a contact portion, a stabilizer portion, and a tail portion. The contact portion extends from the stabilizer portion at an angle. A lateral distance spanned by the angled contact portion is substantially the same as or less than the width of the stabilizer portion in the same direction. The female contact pins are arranged on the female connector housing in clusters of four. The clusters are arranged in rows such that each pair of rows defines five rows of female contact pins. The male connector includes a male connector housing and a plurality of male contact pins. The male connector housing has a plurality of buttresses extending therefrom. The male contact pins are arranged on the male connector housing to correspond to the arrangement of female contact pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Silicon Bandwidth, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Jr., Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link
  • Patent number: 6050850
    Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: The Panda Project
    Inventors: Stanford W. Crane, Jr., Lakshminarasimha Krishnapura, Arindum Dutta, Kevin Link