Patents by Inventor Richard Benson, Jr.

Richard Benson, Jr. 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).

  • Keying mechanism for a modular I/O assembly
    Patent number: 6068521
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an I/O block (38) assembly comprises a plurality of specifically configured I/O blocks (38) mounted to a conductive column (46) providing power to and communication between the I/O blocks (38) with each individual I/O block (38) programed for a specific function requiring that the proper I/O module (42) must always be inserted into the right base (40). This is accomplished by providing a set of pegs or pins (50) individually configured on the base (40) which match a complimentary series of openings 74 on the I/O module (42) formed by a mask (70) covering a plurality of holes (60) while leaving the holes matching the pins (50) uncovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Elsag International N.V.
    Inventors: Donald L. Oros, Richard Benson, Jr.