Patents by Inventor Michael J. Howett

Michael J. Howett 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 with coupling assembly breech retaining means
    Patent number: 4056298
    Abstract: An electrical connector having a coupling assembly breech retaining means carried by one of the mating sections of the connector to maintain a coupling ring housing, a coupling sleeve nut within the housing, and a spring means biasing said coupling nut in assembly in the coupling ring housing. The retaining means comprises an annular ring having outer circumferentially spaced locking lugs axially movable with respect to the coupling housing and within one end portion for engagement with spaced recesses in the end portion of the housing and biased in locking position by the spring means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Assignee: Automation Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl A. Cooper, Michael J. Howett