Patents by Inventor Paul Herbert DeVries

Paul Herbert DeVries 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).

  • Non-conductive material with peaks and valleys surrounding a plurality of electrical contacts
    Patent number: 8998630
    Abstract: Technologies for reducing the risk of fluid-induced electrical shorting in electrical connectors are provided. An electrical connector comprises a non-conductive member interposed between a first end and a second end of the connector that supports electrical contacts configured to conduct an electrical signal through the non-conductive member. The non-conductive member further has one or more peaks disposed on a surface of the non-conductive member between adjacent contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul Herbert DeVries, Zinovy Royzen