Patents by Inventor Paul W. Southard

Paul W. Southard 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).

  • IDC splice connector
    Patent number: 7416434
    Abstract: A connector electrically connects corresponding conductors of at least first and second cables. The connector comprises a connecting portion into which the conductors of the first and second cables are inserted opposing one another to electrically connect corresponding conductors of each cable. A positive terminal and a negative terminal terminate and electrically connect corresponding conductors of each cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Koushik Saha, Ronald K. Brengartner, Jr., Paul W. Southard, Michael F. Augustine, Yu Pan, Matthew S. Mrakovich
  • IDC SPLICE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20080085625
    Abstract: A connector electrically connects corresponding conductors of at least first and second cables. The connector comprises a connecting portion into which the conductors of the first and second cables are inserted opposing one another to electrically connect corresponding conductors of each cable. A positive terminal and a negative terminal terminate and electrically connect corresponding conductors of each cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: GELcore, LLC
    Inventors: Koushik Saha, Ronald K. Brengartner, Paul W. Southard, Michael F. Augustine, Yu Pan, Matthew S. Mrakovich
  • LED extrusion light engine and connector therefor
    Patent number: 6660935
    Abstract: An LED light engine includes an electrical conductor, a flexible, electrically insulating covering surrounding the electrical conductor, and an LED. The electrical conductor includes a plurality of conductive elements. A connector is mechanically secured to the flexible insulating covering and electrically contacts the electrical conductor. In one embodiment, the LED electrically contacts the electrical conductor and is mechanically secured to the insulating covering. Alternatively, the LED electrically contacts the electrical conductor and is mechanically secured to the insulating covering via the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: GELcore LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Southard, Srinath K. Aanegola, James T. Petroski
  • LED extrusion light engine and connector therefor
    Publication number: 20020174995
    Abstract: An LED light engine includes an electrical conductor, a flexible, electrically insulating covering surrounding the electrical conductor, and an LED. The electrical conductor includes a plurality of conductive elements. A connector is mechanically secured to the flexible insulating covering and electrically contacts the electrical conductor. In one embodiment, the LED electrically contacts the electrical conductor and is mechanically secured to the insulating covering. Alternatively, the LED electrically contacts the electrical conductor and is mechanically secured to the insulating covering via the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Paul W. Southard, Srinath K. Aanegola, James T. Petroski