Patents by Inventor Michael E. Jerome

Michael E. Jerome 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).

  • High retention low insertion force electric female disconnect
    Patent number: 5181866
    Abstract: A high retention, yet relatively low insertion force and withdrawal force female disconnect receptacle is provided. The female disconnect has a pad rising from its base, preferably lanced from the base. The lancing provides a firmness to the pad interacting with the metal of the base which holds a metal tab well, with a desired low insertion force and low withdrawal force that retains and does not easily degrade upon reuse. The pad preferably has a flat bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Heyco Stamped Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Jerome, Thomas A. Jerome