Patents by Inventor Michael C. Smyk

Michael C. Smyk 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).

  • Female electrical terminal and electrical connector comprising the same
    Patent number: 7241190
    Abstract: The present invention relates to female electrical terminals comprising a connection section for connection to a conducting wire and an opposing contact section for mating with a complementary male terminal. A flexible contact element is disposed within at least a portion of the contact section for urging a complementary male terminal into engagement with a contact section wall. The flexible contact element is protected from damage by prohibiting access to its leading edge. The present invention also relates to electrical connectors comprising female electrical terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Smyk
  • Female electrical terminal and electrical connector comprising the same
    Publication number: 20030096540
    Abstract: The present invention relates to female electrical terminals comprising a connection section for connection to a conducting wire and an opposing contact section for mating with a complementary male terminal. A flexible contact element is disposed within at least a portion of the contact section for urging a complementary male terminal into engagement with a contact section wall. The flexible contact element is protected from damage by prohibiting access to its leading edge. The present invention also relates to electrical connectors comprising female electrical terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: Michael C. Smyk
  • Electrical connector having improved retention feature and receptacle for use therein
    Patent number: 6033267
    Abstract: Disclosed is a receptacle for an electrical connector comprising a plurality of conductive terminals at least in part enclosed within a housing and there being a plurality of windows in said housing to allow access to said conductive terminals and said housing being extended to at least partially restrict at least some of said windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Smyk
  • Electrical connector having improved retention feature and receptacle for use therein
    Patent number: 5833498
    Abstract: Disclosed is a receptacle for an electrical connector comprising a plurality of conductive terminals at least in part enclosed within a housing and there being a plurality of windows in said housing to allow access to said conductive terminals and said housing being extended to at least partially restrict at least some of said windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Smyk