Patents by Inventor Mike J. Srda

Mike J. Srda 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).

  • Weldable poka-yoke connector
    Patent number: 11444406
    Abstract: The present disclosure is for an electrical connector assembly for a vehicle, among other apparatuses known in the art utilizing electrical connectors. The electrical connector assembly is comprised of a connector body and a terminal coupled to the connector body. The electrical connector assembly also comprises a wire harness having a lead. A connector is coupled to the lead and to the terminal, and the connector establishes an electrical connection between the lead and the terminal. The connector and the terminal each have a portion that forms one end of a poka-yoke connection. The connector and the terminal are welded to secure and maintain the respective electrical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Klenk, Delynn Streng, Mike J. Srda
  • WELDABLE POKA-YOKE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20220085543
    Abstract: The present disclosure is for an electrical connector assembly for a vehicle, among other apparatuses known in the art utilizing electrical connectors. The electrical connector assembly is comprised of a connector body and a terminal coupled to the connector body. The electrical connector assembly also comprises a wire harness having a lead. A connector is coupled to the lead and to the terminal, and the connector establishes an electrical connection between the lead and the terminal. The connector and the terminal each have a portion that forms one end of a poka-yoke connection. The connector and the terminal are welded to secure and maintain the respective electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel J. Klenk, Delynn Streng, Mike J. Srda