Patents by Inventor Richard Van Dien

Richard Van Dien 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).

  • Fuel injector connector
    Patent number: 7153172
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a fuel injector includes a receptacle and mating plug. The plug is formed with side channels within which socket contacts at the end of an electrical wire or conductor may be snap fit. The receptacle includes side loading wedges aligned with the side channels of the plug to place a lateral load or compressive force on the socket contacts. The plug is formed with strain relief wedges that place a vertical load or compressive force on the socket contacts or wire insulation and conductor held therein. The plug and receptacle are formed with a key and keyway for proper orientation. An external latch on the receptacle captures the fully inserted plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Deutsch Engineered Connecting Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Milligan, Richard A. Van Dien, Robin D. Reed
  • FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20060264119
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a fuel injector includes a receptacle and mating plug. The plug is formed with side channels within which socket contacts at the end of an electrical wire or conductor may be snap fit. The receptacle includes side loading wedges aligned with the side channels of the plug to place a lateral load or compressive force on the socket contacts. The plug is formed with strain relief wedges that place a vertical load or compressive force on the socket contacts or wire insulation and conductor held therein. The plug and receptacle are formed with a key and keyway for proper orientation. An external latch on the receptacle captures the fully inserted plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Bob Milligan, Richard Van Dien, Robin Reed