Patents by Inventor Ralph T. Bentley, II

Ralph T. Bentley, II 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).

  • Electrical connector having improved terminal positioning assurance member
    Patent number: 6827609
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed having an insulative housing and insulative terminal positioning assurance member. The terminal positioning assurance member has a prelatched position where corresponding latches abut, preventing inadvertent activation and locking of the terminal positioning assurance member. The terminal includes a projection which engages the terminal positioning assurance member, allowing the terminal positioning assurance member to move to a fully locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Galen M. Martin, Eric D. Shields, Ralph T. Bentley, II