Patents by Inventor Mary E. Maxwell

Mary E. Maxwell 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).

  • Patent number: 4214472
    Abstract: An exhaust gas oxygen sensor and electrical connector arrangement for use in connecting the sensor to an electronic device capable of utilizing an electrical signal produced by the sensor. The electrical connector arrangement eliminates both male and female electrical connectors required in prior sensor electrical connector arrangements. The new electrical connector arrangement provides a leak-proof connection between a cylindrically-shaped sensor member and a connector assembly including an elastomeric grommet, a plastic sleeve and a plastic spacer used to retain connector terminals within the sleeve for receipt of cooperating terminals on the exhaust gas sensor. The connector-assembly sleeve and the cylindrically-shaped member of the oxygen sensor cooperate to produce a positive latching action of the connector assembly to the exhaust gas sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1980
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Mary E. Maxwell, Ronald F. Froats