Patents by Inventor Michael A. Landis
Michael A. Landis 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).
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Patent number: 8007310Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector portion for supporting a plurality of insulated electrical conductors, and a second connector portion removably engageable with the first connector portion. The first connector portion includes a plurality of detent elements to secure the electrical conductors to the first connector portion, and at least one alignment recess. The second connector portion includes socket portions corresponding to the plurality of electrical conductors of the first portion, and an alignment member cooperative with the alignment recess to guide the second connector portion into engagement with the first connector portion. Socket portions include an insulation displacement crimp (IDC) connector portion configured to penetrate a corresponding external insulating layer of a corresponding one of the plurality of electrical conductors to place the IDC connector portion in electrical communication with the conductive core portion of the corresponding electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Michael Landis, David James Fabian
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Patent number: 7993154Abstract: An electrical terminal includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a channel having an axis. The channel extends at least through the first end toward the second end, the channel configured and disposed to receive an electrical conductor. A contact gripping element intermediate the first and second ends extends into the channel at an angle from the axis. The contact gripping element is associated with the body. The contact gripping element terminates at an end having a reduced thickness. The contact gripping element is configured to exert a contact gripping contact force on the electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Donald M. Baughn, Timothy L. Kocher, David James Fabian, John Michael Landis, John Steven Wilson, Donald Alan Diemer
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Patent number: 7980249Abstract: This invention relates to a protective mouthguard for use by athletes that incorporates a color customizable feature, allowing users to customize the visible color of the mouthguard. The invented protective mouthguard has a u-shaped base that will fit inside of a user's mouth. The front surface of the mouthguard can be visible when the mouthguard is worn by the user inside of his mouth. A colorable strip is placed inside a cavity in the front wall of the mouthguard and is visible through holes that are placed in the front wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: XO Athletic, Co.Inventors: James Landi, Michael Landi
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Publication number: 20110117794Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector portion for supporting a plurality of insulated electrical conductors, and a second connector portion removably engageable with the first connector portion. The first connector portion includes a plurality of detent elements to secure the electrical conductors to the first connector portion, and at least one alignment recess. The second connector portion includes socket portions corresponding to the plurality of electrical conductors of the first portion, and an alignment member cooperative with the alignment recess to guide the second connector portion into engagement with the first connector portion. Socket portions include an insulation displacement crimp (IDC) connector portion configured to penetrate a corresponding external insulating layer of a corresponding one of the plurality of electrical conductors to place the IDC connector portion in electrical communication with the conductive core portion of the corresponding electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: John Michael Landis, David James Fabian
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Patent number: 7922517Abstract: A system and method of preventing an unwanted release of wires from a poke in style connector is disclosed. The system and method are designed to prevent wires that can be removed from connectors by simultaneous twisting and pulling force from being released. The system and method operate by bundling at least two wires together to prevent the wires from rotating proximate to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Michael Landis, Timothy Lee Kocher
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Patent number: 7877820Abstract: A heart protector is described that comprises of an angular body. The angular body will have at least two contact points wherein the angular body is capable of being attached to a garment at said contact points such that the angular body is positioned in front of the heart of a user and said contact points are positioned at locations around the pectoral muscles of the user when said garment is worn by the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: XO Athletic, Co.Inventors: James Landi, Michael Landi
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Publication number: 20110021085Abstract: An electrical terminal includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a channel having an axis. The channel extends at least through the first end toward the second end, the channel configured and disposed to receive an electrical conductor. A contact gripping element intermediate the first and second ends extends into the channel at an angle from the axis. The contact gripping element is associated with the body. The contact gripping element terminates at an end having a reduced thickness. The contact gripping element is configured to exert a contact gripping contact force on the electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Donald M. Baughn, Timothy L. Kocher, David James Fabian, John Michael Landis, John Steven Wilson, Donald Alan Diemer
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Patent number: 7722382Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. A cutting projection may also be provided on the wire connector to form a channel in the insulation during insertion of the wire into the connector. The wire retention member or the projection provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Michael Landis, David James Fabian, Christopher George Daily, Timothy Lee Kocher
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Publication number: 20100100995Abstract: A protective pad includes a pre-tensioned resilient padded membrane resiliently suspended to a semi-rigid shell. A cavity is defined between the pre-tensioned padded membrane and the shell. In use, the pad is attached to the limb or joint to be protected with the tensioned membrane engaging the limb or joint to be protected. The pre-tensioned membrane and air cushion in the cavity absorb the energy of an impact transferred by the shell during a sporting event or other activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: XO ATHLETIC, CO.Inventors: James J. Landi, Michael Landi
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Patent number: 7661148Abstract: A protective pad includes a pre-tensioned resilient padded membrane resiliently suspended to a semi-rigid shell. A cavity is defined between the pre-tensioned padded membrane and the shell. In use, the pad is attached to the limb or joint to be protected with the tensioned membrane engaging the limb or joint to be protected. The pre-tensioned membrane and air cushion in the cavity absorb the energy of an impact transferred by the shell during a sporting event or other activity.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: XO Athletic, Co.Inventors: James J. Landi, Michael Landi
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Patent number: 7611376Abstract: An LED electrical connector is attachable to a display panel or surface. The LED connector includes a housing having a base, a backplate, and a contact arrangement. The base and backplate form a housing for the contact arrangement and a channel for a cable. The base has a collar to receive an LED, with apertures for the LED contact legs. The contact arrangement includes a first contact having points, and a first terminal in common with the points. The first terminal engages the anode or cathode leg of the LED. A second contact has points and a second terminal interconnected to the points by a resistor. The second terminal configured to frictionally engage an anode or cathode leg. The first and the second contact points pierce insulation on the electrical cord to electrically engage the respective conductors of the cable, to energize the LED.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Christopher George Daily, John Michael Landis
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Publication number: 20090130889Abstract: An LED electrical connector is attachable to a display panel or surface. The LED connector includes a housing having a base, a backplate, and a contact arrangement. The base and backplate form a housing for the contact arrangement and a channel for a cable. The base has a collar to receive an LED, with apertures for the LED contact legs. The contact arrangement includes a first contact having points, and a first terminal in common with the points. The first terminal engages the anode or cathode leg of the LED. A second contact has points and a second terminal interconnected to the points by a resistor. The second terminal configured to frictionally engage an anode or cathode leg. The first and the second contact points pierce insulation on the electrical cord to electrically engage the respective conductors of the cable, to energize the LED.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher George DAILY, John Michael LANDIS
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Publication number: 20090114232Abstract: This invention relates to a protective mouthguard for use by athletes that incorporates a color customizable feature, allowing users to customize the visible color of the mouthguard. The invented protective mouthguard has a u-shaped base that will fit inside of a user's mouth. The front surface of the mouthguard can be visible when the mouthguard is worn by the user inside of his mouth. A colorable strip is placed inside a cavity in the front wall of the mouthguard and is visible through holes that are placed in the front wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: James Landi, Michael Landi
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Publication number: 20090117775Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. The wire retention member provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Timothy Lee Kocher, Christopher George Daily, John Steven Wilson, John Michael Landis, David James Fabian, Kenneth Aaron Reigle, JR.
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Publication number: 20090070140Abstract: Among other things, methods, systems and computer program products for providing visual indication of documentation and coding of medical procedures may include providing a choice of medical codes associated with a medical procedure. A user selection of one of the medical codes is detected. Based on the detection, a visual indication of the user selection is generated on one or more anatomical diagrams.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: A-LIFE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Morsch, Michael A. Landis, Blair C. Jennings
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Patent number: 7488196Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. A cutting projection may also be provided on the wire connector to form a channel in the insulation during insertion of the wire into the connector. The wire retention member or the projection provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: TYCO Electronics CorporationInventors: Timothy Lee Kocher, Christopher George Daily, John Steven Wilson, John Michael Landis, David James Fabian, Kenneth Aaron Reigle, Jr.
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Patent number: 7462079Abstract: An electrical terminal includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a channel having an axis. The channel extends at least through the first end toward the second end, the channel configured and disposed to receive an electrical conductor. A contact gripping element intermediate the first and second ends extends into the channel at an angle from the axis. The contact gripping element is associated with the body. The contact gripping element terminates at an end having a reduced thickness. The contact gripping element is configured to exert a contact gripping contact force on the electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: David James Fabian, Timothy Lee Kocher, John Michael Landis, John Steven Wilson, Donald Alan Diemer, Donald Michael Baughn
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Patent number: 7410386Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a connector assembly for terminating a plurality of discrete wires and for selective electrical interconnection with a header assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a front housing defining at least one channel therein; a rear housing selectively operatively connectable to the front housing, the rear housing including at least one passage formed therein and in operative association with a respective channel of the front housing, each passage terminating a respective discrete wire; and at least one contact disposed at least partially within each channel of the front housing and each corresponding passage of the rear housing. Each contact is configured and adapted to define a poke-in connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: David James Fabian, John Michael Landis
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Publication number: 20080178371Abstract: A heart protector is described that comprises of an angular body. The angular body will have at least two contact points wherein the angular body is capable of being attached to a garment at said contact points such that the angular body is positioned in front of the heart of a user and said contact points are positioned at locations around the pectoral muscles of the user when said garment is worn by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: James Landi, Michael Landi
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Publication number: 20080132109Abstract: A system and method of preventing an unwanted release of wires from a poke in style connector is disclosed. The system and method are designed to prevent wires that can be removed from connectors by simultaneous twisting and pulling force from being released. The system and method operate by bundling at least two wires together to prevent the wires from rotating proximate to the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Michael Landis, Timothy Lee Kocher