Patents by Inventor Mark P. Hoffecker

Mark P. Hoffecker 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 connector assembly
    Patent number: 4904212
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (20) has a plurality of compliant pin terminals (28) inserted into a "header" or insulated connector housing member (22) by a force exerted directly on an end portion (32) of each compliant pin terminal (28). Each compliant pin terminal (28) carries a contact portion (40), which is laterally offset with respect to the compliant pin terminal (28), so as not to interfere with the direct engagement of the compliant pin terminal (28) by a tool (46). The tool (46), which is driven by a suitable ram or press, is guided within a cavity (48) in the housing member (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Roger W. Durbin, Mark P. Hoffecker, John P. Kling, Brian W. Vernau