Patents by Inventor Mark M. Fowler

Mark M. Fowler 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 interface with microwipe action
    Patent number: 5338209
    Abstract: A circuit interface for an electrical connector having a compressible elastomeric core. The circuit traces on the elastomeric core have a roughened copper foil inner layer, an intermediate metal layer and a gold outer layer in which the intermediate layer and outer layer have asperites which correspond with and complement the roughened surface of the copper inner layer. The asperites abrade and bite through oxidized surfaces of electrical members which are contacted by the circuit traces on the elastomeric core and assure good electrical conductivity for the circuit interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Charles P. Brooks, Donald J. Leahy, Mark M. Fowler, Jackie K. Everidge, Jr.