Patents by Inventor Kevin Rupley

Kevin Rupley 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).

  • Electrical terminal
    Patent number: 5980336
    Abstract: An electrical terminal, particularly for use in automotive applications, includes a body portion electrically connected to a connection portion. The body portion has an entry end, an exit end and an interior chamber therebetween. The body portion further has a contact spring member within the interior chamber for pressing a male blade into electrical contact with the body portion and hence, into electrical connection with the wire connection portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Hall, John J. McDonald, Kevin Rupley