Patents by Inventor Ray D. Sturbaum

Ray D. Sturbaum 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).

  • Method for protecting contacts within a connector assembly
    Patent number: 7707719
    Abstract: A method for protecting contacts within a receptacle housing of a connector assembly from becoming contaminated. An example method includes inserting a connector insert into the receptacle housing, the connector insert includes a body portion having an exterior configured to correspond to at least a portion of the interior of the receptacle housing of the connector assembly. The body portion of the insert includes an opening which extends into the body portion to receive the contacts and protect the contacts from the exterior environment surrounding the receptacle housing when at least a portion of the body portion is received within the receptacle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas L. Meister, Ray D. Sturbaum
  • Connector insert for preventing contamination
    Patent number: 7217146
    Abstract: A connector insert for protecting contacts within a receptacle housing of a connector assembly from becoming contaminated. The connector insert includes a body portion having an exterior configured to correspond to at least a portion of the interior of the receptacle housing of the connector assembly. The body portion of the insert includes an opening which extends into the body portion to receive the contacts and protect the contacts from the exterior environment surrounding the receptacle housing when at least a portion of the body portion is received within the receptacle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas L. Meister, Ray D. Sturbaum