Patents by Inventor Michael Rowlands

Michael Rowlands 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).

  • Publication number: 20160285210
    Abstract: A connector can be provided that allows for improved route-out including straight-back routing. Signal and ground terminal tails can be arranged in a single row to help facilitate such functionality. A conductive member can connect ground tails to ground terminals. Consequentially, a connector with two vertically stacked card slots can be provided that allows for straight back routing of the signal traces in four layers while still providing a compact connector design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Kent E. Regnier, Patrick R. Casher, Michael Rowlands
  • Patent number: 9385455
    Abstract: A connector can be provided that allows for improved route-out including straight-back routing. Signal and ground terminal tails can be arranged in a single row to help facilitate such functionality. A commoning member can connect ground tails to ground terminals. Consequentially, a connector with two vertically stacked card slots can be provided that allows for straight back routing of the signal traces in four layers while still providing a compact connector design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Kent E. Regnier, Patrick R. Casher, Michael Rowlands
  • Patent number: 9328675
    Abstract: A method for reducing the thermal load of an internal combustion engine without substantially reducing its power output is described. The method includes adjusting an engine air-fuel ratio responsive to one or more of a charge air over-temperature, a coolant over-temperature and an engine efficiency parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bernd Brinkmann, Ben Thomas, Michael Rowland, Gareth Price
  • Patent number: 9246251
    Abstract: A connector can be provided that allows for improved route-out including straight-back routing. Signal and ground terminal tails can be arranged in a single row to help facilitate such functionality. Consequentially, a connector with two vertically stacked card slots can be provided that allows for straight back routing of the signal traces in four layers while still providing a compact connector design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Kent E. Regnier, Patrick R. Casher, Michael Rowlands
  • Patent number: 9083130
    Abstract: A connector is provided with a pair of terminals configured to provide a differential signal pair. A ground terminal is positioned on opposing sides of the differential pair. The body of the differential pair is configured so as to bring the differential pair closer together. In an embodiment, the % coupling on the differential pair is increase at least 10% more than a design where the four terminals are positioned at a constant pitch between the tail and the contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Patrick R. Casher, Jerry Kachlic, Michael Rowlands, Kent E. Regnier
  • Publication number: 20150140861
    Abstract: A connector can be provided that allows for improved route-out including straight-back routing. Signal and ground terminal tails can be arranged in a single row to help facilitate such functionality. Consequentially, a connector with two vertically stacked card slots can be provided that allows for straight back routing of the signal traces in four layers while still providing a compact connector design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Kent E. Regnier, Patrick R. Casher, Michael Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20130196550
    Abstract: A connector is provided with a pair of terminals configured to provide a differential signal pair. A ground terminal is positioned on opposing sides of the differential pair. The body of the differential pair is configured so as to bring the differential pair closer together. In an embodiment, the % coupling on the differential pair is increase at least 10% more than a design where the four terminals are positioned at a constant pitch between the tail and the contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Patrick R. Casher, Jerry Kachlic, Michael Rowlands, Kent E. Regnier
  • Patent number: 8143530
    Abstract: A substrate and method for making same for use in electronic packages having a core layer of copper-invar-copper (CIC) with a layer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) placed upon both sides of the CIC. A layer of etched copper foil is placed on the outer surface of each PTFE layer. A layer of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is placed on both layers of etched copper foil. An external layer of etched copper foil is placed on the external surface of the LCP layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rabindra N. Das, Michael Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20120069288
    Abstract: A substrate and method for making same for use in electronic packages having a core layer of copper-invar-copper (CIC) with a layer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) placed upon both sides of the CIC. A layer of etched copper foil is placed on the outer surface of each PTFE layer. A layer of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is placed on both layers of etched copper foil. An external layer of etched copper foil is placed on the external surface of the LCP layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ENDICOTT INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rabindra Das, Michael Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20090199532
    Abstract: A fruit harvesting belt and bucket system provides for the redistribution of weight from the wearer's shoulders to the wearer's hips. The belt includes a padded back support and a front support. There is an extrusion on the front support that is used to connect to a bucket, which is strapped to a person wearing the belt. The belt is adjustable, and may be made of a variety of materials, such as nylon. The bucket may hook onto the extrusion on the belt, and the bucket has a closeable opening at the bottom, which is used to release the harvested fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Giulia Earle-Richardson, Andrew Earle-Richardson, Christine Mason, Michael Rowland, Suzanne Stack
  • Publication number: 20080087459
    Abstract: A circuitized substrate which utilizes at least one internal (embedded) resistor as part thereof, the resistor comprised of a material including resin and a quantity of powders of nano-particle and/or micro-particle sizes. The resistor serves to decrease the capacitance in the formed circuit while only slightly increasing the high frequency resistance, thereby improving circuit performance through the substantial elimination of some discontinuities known to exist in structures like these. An electrical assembly (substrate and at least one electrical component) is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rabindra Das, Michael Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20070074987
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a welding wire and container assembly includes a container having an interior volume; a coil of welding wire disposed in the interior volume; and a wire container cover. The wire container cover may include a top surface having an opening therethrough to enable welding wire to pass through the wire container cover when the wire container cover is disposed on the container. The assembly also may include a skirt askew to the top surface, wherein the skirt is adapted to produce friction between the skirt and a side of the container when the wire container cover is disposed on the container housing and wherein the skirt is non-locking with respect to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Dragoo, David Shepherd, Michael Rowland
  • Publication number: 20060124489
    Abstract: A container for storing material, such as welding wire. The container is adapted to be lifted by inserting a fork, or other lifting member, of a lifting device into the container. The container may comprise a fiber drum having one or more openings, or recesses, adapted to receive a fork of a lifting device. The container may be cylindrical. The container may be comprised of a cellulosic material. The container may house welding wire. A method of manufacturing a container adapted to be lifted by inserting a member of a lifting device into the container also is featured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Dragoo, David Shepherd, Michael Rowland
  • Patent number: 5306556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel chemical and oxidation resistant gasketing or sealing material, such as packing yarn. More particularly, there is provided packing yarn comprising carbonaceous fibers which can be used at temperatures over 400.degree. C. that derived from oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers and have good dry lubricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: R. K. Carbon Fibers, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Rowland