Patents by Inventor Paul Bowling

Paul Bowling 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).

  • Wafer connector latching assembly
    Patent number: 6848932
    Abstract: Blocks of wafer or plug connectors are held together by retainer members and are secured within a backplane connector by a latching assembly. The latching assembly includes a latching lever that has an engagement end extending to the base of the backplane connector. The lever is movably connected to the retainer member so that it may pivot, or rock, about an inflection point. The lever also includes a biasing member that constantly biases the lever into a latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Bowling, Keith Lloyd, Michael F. Magajne, Kent E. Regnier, Ed Seamands
  • Wafer connector latching assembly
    Publication number: 20020072267
    Abstract: Blocks of wafer or plug connectors are held together by retainer members and are secured within a backplane connector by a latching assembly. The latching assembly includes a latching lever that has an engagement end extending to the base of the backplane connector. The lever is movably connected to the retainer member so that it may pivot, or rock, about an inflection point. The lever also includes a biasing member that constantly biases the lever into a latching position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Paul Bowling, Keith Lloyd, Michael F. Magajne, Kent E. Regnier, Ed Seamands
  • Wafer connection latching assembly
    Patent number: 6371788
    Abstract: Blocks of wafer or plug connectors are held together by retainer members and are secured within a backplane connector by a latching assembly. The latching assembly includes a latching lever that has an engagement end extending to the base of the backplane connector. The lever is movably connected to the retainer member so that it may pivot, or rock, about an inflection point. The lever also includes a biasing member that constantly biases the lever into a latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Bowling, Keith Lloyd, Michael F. Magajne, Kent E. Regnier, Ed Seamands