Patents by Inventor Michael L. Phifer

Michael L. Phifer 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 power connector system
    Patent number: 6276960
    Abstract: A power connector system includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector includes a female terminal in a female housing. The female terminal is in the form of a U-shaped channel defining a recess. A U-shaped contact member in the channel recess forms a second recess. The male connector includes a male terminal in a male housing. The male and female housings are releasably connected together with the male terminal extending into the recess in the contact member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Schaefer, John M Sova, James Okrucky, Dane E. Carter, Robert C. Beer, Michael L. Phifer