Patents by Inventor Michael R. Sneed

Michael R. Sneed 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).

  • Patent number: 5215470
    Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a miniature UHF connector, and a method of manufacturing features the provision of a relatively heavy metallic shell (12) containing a dielectric insert (30) holding a signal contact (44) coaxially therewithin and having an opening (22) with a separate insert (52) and grounding element (60) fitted in the said opening to enclose the interior of said shell, the said grounding element including a plurality of fine posts (64) adapted to fit in holes in a circuit board to ground the said connector with the said shell elements fitted together in a ready assembly to provide an enclosure shielding the signal path through the said connector from radiation external to the said shell and shielding the exterior of the said shell from radiation from within the said shell, the method including forming and processing the shell and said grounding element separately with variations in the positioning and size and shape of the said posts to fit the fingerprint of a variety of assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Randall R. Henry, Michael R. Sneed
  • Patent number: 5112249
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) for mounting on a printed circuit board (14) includes an insulative housing (2) and an electrical connector (17), a conductive shell (18), and a ground contact (55) comprises a yoke (56) for receiving passage of the shell (18), with terminals bent to form resilient hooks (63).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Randall R. Henry, Michael R. Sneed
  • Patent number: 5066249
    Abstract: A coaxial connector (1) comprises, a conductive electrical contact (2) for connection with a signal conductor (7) of an electrical cable (6), a conductive shell (3) concentrically encircling the contact (2) for connection with a conductive shield (9) of the cable (6), an insulation part (4) concentrically between the contacts (2) and the shell (3), and projections in the contact (2) and in the shell (3) formed by bulged indentations instead of by cutting the contact (2) and the shell (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Dennis L. Doye, Michael R. Sneed