Patents by Inventor Otto Schempp

Otto Schempp 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: 8128433
    Abstract: The present invention is direct to a modular jack (10) having improved cross talk compensation performances. A printed circuit board (30) is inserted into the housing (20) of the modular jack (10). Robust receptacle terminals (11 to 18) and a multi-stage time delay and cross talk compensation circuitry are disposed on the circuit board (30) to reduce cross talk induced between receptacle terminals. Each robust receptacle terminal (11-18) comprises first and second legs (11a, lib; lid) located over one another with one end of each leg joined to the other leg by a bent portion (lie). The first leg (11a, lib) ends in a free end and the second leg (lid) extends from the base end (11f) to the bent portion (lie) to form an acute angle with the circuit board (30). The bent portion (lie) of each receptacle terminal is cantilevered to engage the circuit board at least when one or more of the receptacle terminals (11-18) is contacted by the terminal of a modular plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Karl Heinz Noller
  • Patent number: 7976321
    Abstract: The electrical connector has a dielectric housing, a plurality of signal terminals which are arranged in the housing, at least one ground terminal with a first contact section and a first spring arm section, the first contact section having a first contact and a second contact being mechanically coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Publication number: 20110097935
    Abstract: The present invention is direct to a modular jack (10) having improved cross talk compensation performances. A printed circuit board (30) is inserted into the housing (20) of the modular jack (10). Robust receptacle terminals (11 to 18) and a multi-stage time delay and cross talk compensation circuitry are disposed on the circuit board (30) to reduce cross talk induced between receptacle terminals. Each robust receptacle terminal (11-18) comprises first and second legs (11a, lib; lid) located over one another with one end of each leg joined to the other leg by a bent portion (lie). The first leg (11a, lib) ends in a free end and the second leg (lid) extends from the base end (llf) to the bent portion (lie) to form an acute angle with the circuit board (30). The bent portion (lie) of each receptacle terminal is cantilevered to engage the circuit board at least when one or more of the receptacle terminals (11-18) is contacted by the terminal of a modular plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: MOLEX INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Karl Heinz Noller
  • Patent number: 7665907
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical connector assembly for connecting optical waveguides to electro-optical components, in particular for producing multimedia connections in motor vehicles, for example in accordance with the MOST® standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Mathias Gerner
  • Patent number: 7637671
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical connector for connecting plastic optical fibers for establishing multimedia connections in motor vehicles according to the MOST® standard with an ESD protection. The object formulated for the invention is to provide a connector which is resistant to voltage flashovers and, in particular, can be handled in a simple manner even after the effect of moisture. The object is achieved by means of an optical connector comprising a dielectric connector housing with a receptacle, an optical connection element and an electro-optical converter, wherein provision is made of at least an electrically conductive protection element against electrostatic discharges in the region of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Patent number: 7553090
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for establishing multi media connections in vehicles according to MOST®-standard. The objective is to provide an optical connector, which is simple, quick and inexpensive to manufacture, providing an optical connection with low damping, high precision and durability. The MOST-connector comprises at least one optical terminal with a fiber receiving sleeve, wherein the optical fiber section is located, wherein the optical fiber section is affixed directly to the fiber receiving sleeve through clamping elements. According to the invention the fiber receiving sleeve comprises a front side in the area of the front optical contact surface of the optical fiber section, wherein the clamping elements or latching notches are longitudinally spaced from the front side of the fiber receiving sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Mathias Gerner
  • Publication number: 20090034913
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical connector assembly for connecting optical waveguides to electro-optical components, in particular for producing multimedia connections in motor vehicles, for example in accordance with the MOST® standard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Mathias Gerner
  • Patent number: 7427164
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical connector arrangement wherein the connector and the converter are connected by short plastic fiber sections. The aim of the invention is to provide one such connector arrangement which can be produced in a simple and cost-effective manner, can be easily and economically mounted on a circuit carrier and reliably and efficiently soldered to the conductors thereof, enables a modular assembly, and is at least partially heat-resistant during the assembly in such a way that, for example, a vibration-resistant reflow soldering can be carried out. To this end, the fiber sections are connected to a double ferrule which is fixed to the converters by means of a clamp. A false cover can be used for the transport and soldering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Patent number: 7380991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector arrangement for optical wave guides for establishing multimedia connections in motor vehicles, e.g. in accordance with the MOST®-Standard wherein a first and a second fiber section are each enclosed by a sleeve and by connecting it fixedly with the sleeve, both sleeves form an integrally constructed, common fiber holder for the two fiber sections, which can be inserted into the rear fiber receptable of the connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Publication number: 20080037937
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical connector for connecting plastic optical fibers for establishing multimedia connections in motor vehicles according to the MOST® standard with an ESD protection. The object formulated for the invention is to provide a connector which is resistant to voltage flashovers and, in particular, can be handled in a simple manner even after the effect of moisture. The object is achieved by means of an optical connector comprising a dielectric connector housing with a receptacle, an optical connection element and an electro-optical converter, wherein provision is made of at least an electrically conductive protection element against electrostatic discharges in the region of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Publication number: 20070248304
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector arrangement for optical wave guides for establishing multimedia connections in motor vehicles, e.g. in accordance with the MOST®-Standard wherein a first and a second fiber section are each enclosed by a sleeve and by connecting it fixedly with the sleeve, both sleeves form an integrally constructed, common fiber holder for the two fiber sections, which can be inserted into the rear fiber receptable of the connector housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: MOLEX INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Publication number: 20070237461
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical connector arrangement wherein the connector and the converter are connected by short plastic fibre sections. The aim of the invention is to provide one such connector arrangement which can be produced in a simple and cost-effective manner, can be easily and economically mounted on a circuit carrier and reliably and efficiently soldered to the conductors thereof, enables a modular assembly, and is at least partially heat-resistant during the assembly in such a way that, for example, a vibration-resistant reflow soldering can be carried out. To this end, the fibre sections are connected to a double ferrule which is fixed to the converters by means of a clamp. A false cover can be used for the transport and soldering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Publication number: 20070217746
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for establishing multi media connections in vehicles according to MOST®-standard. The objective is to provide an optical connector, which is simple, quick and inexpensive to manufacture, providing an optical connection with low damping, high precision and durability. The MOST-connector comprises at least one optical terminal with a fiber receiving sleeve, wherein the optical fiber section is located, wherein the optical fiber section is affixed directly to the fiber receiving sleeve through clamping elements. According to the invention the fiber receiving sleeve comprises a front side in the area of the front optical contact surface of the optical fiber section, wherein the clamping elements or latching notches are longitudinally spaced from the front side of the fiber receiving sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Mathias Gerner
  • Patent number: 7059915
    Abstract: A modular jack is mountable in a panel and to a circuit board. The modular jack includes a non-conductive housing having a front mating end and a rear terminating end. The front end has a receptacle for receiving a mating jack plug. The rear end has a slot for receiving an edge of the printed circuit board. A plurality of conductive terminals are mounted in the housing and have contact portions projecting into the receptacle for engaging contacts on the mating jack plug. The terminals have tail portions exposed at the slot for engaging circuit traces on the printed circuit board. Interengaging retaining components are provided between the housing and the panel to hold the modular jack in an opening in the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Du{hacek over (s)}an Ondrej, Michael Heim
  • Publication number: 20040252950
    Abstract: A simple, effective and inexpensive method produces an optical connection on an optical component. A waveguide section, a sleeve for enclosing the waveguide section and an optical component, which has a receptacle for the waveguide section and the sleeve, are provided. The waveguide section is inserted with the first end face into the receptacle of the component and is only cut to length after insertion, while it is mounted on the component. The front end face of the waveguide section is milled away in a centered, spherical concave form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Mathias Gerner
  • Publication number: 20040242036
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector with a multiple contact ground terminal with the object of providing an ESD capability with good RF characteristics at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Otto Schempp
  • Patent number: 6302741
    Abstract: The invention discloses a modular jack type connector having a dielectric connector housing 11 and a plurality of contacts 1 to 8 and 1′ to 8′′arranged in the connector housing for contactingly engaging contacts of a mateable connector when said mateable connector is inserted in a receptacle 9, 10 defined by said connector housing. The modular jack type connector further comprises a subassembly T1, T2, 46, 48 and a dc separation of the contacts 1 to 8 and 1′ to 8′ from external terminals and comprises a filtering device CC1, CC2, 47, 49. An element 31, 32 which is substantially completely insertable into said connector housing 11 holds contacts 1 to 8 and 1′ to 8′ associated with the contacts of said mateable connector and said external terminals, and the insertable element 31, 32 accommodates both said subassembly for a dc separation T1, T2, 46, 48 and said filtering device CC1, CC2, 47, 49.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Fasold, Herbert Endres, Otto Schempp
  • Publication number: 20010018295
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having an electrostatic discharge device, a shield for an electrical connector assembly with an electrical discharge device. A device for discharging electrostatic charges includes a resilient, electrically conductive material to ensure a discharge of electrostatic charges on a permanent basis and with reduced space requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Michael Fasold, Otto Schempp
  • Patent number: 6238226
    Abstract: An electrical connector system includes a dielectric housing having a pair of wings defining a circuit-receiving slot therebetween. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing. The terminals have contact portions located at opposite sides of the slot. A flat circuit has an edge insertable into the slot. An actuator is mounted on and carried by the flat circuit. The actuator has actuator portions operatively associated with the terminals to bias the contact portions of the terminals into engagement with opposite sides of the flat circuit in response to inserting the edge of the circuit into the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Otto Schempp, Herbert Endres
  • Patent number: 6077087
    Abstract: A coaxial connector module includes an external, generally cylindrical ground contact having a side opening. An internal, generally centrally located signal contact is disposed within the ground contact. A signal terminal extends from the signal contact transversely outwardly through the side opening in the ground contact. A ground plane embraces the ground contact and has a ground terminal extending transversely outwardly therefrom. A dielectric substrate is overmolded about the ground contact, the signal contact, the signal terminal and the ground plane to hold these components in assembled condition as a module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Herbert Endres, Otto Schempp