Patents by Inventor Robert V. Skepnek

Robert V. Skepnek 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).

  • Multi-port module receptacle
    Patent number: 7275959
    Abstract: A multi-port receptacle assembly is provided having a housing forming multiple ports and having electrical connectors mounted within the ports so that upon assembly with a base via mounting features between the base and the housing a uniform multi-port assembly is provided that may be easily transported and installed to a motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Daly, Robert V. Skepnek, Alex Pirillis
  • Electrical transceiver module with alternate peripheral device connector
    Patent number: 7181173
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides an RJ-45 receptacle as the peripheral device connector of an SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Daly, Robert V. Skepnek, Alex Pirillis
  • Multi-port module receptacle
    Patent number: 7044777
    Abstract: A multi-port receptacle assembly is provided having a housing forming multiple ports and having electrical connectors mounted within the ports so that upon assembly with a base via mounting features between the base and the housing a uniform multi-port assembly is provided that may be easily transported and installed to a motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Daly, Robert V. Skepnek, Alex Pirillis
  • Electrical transceiver module with alternate peripheral device connector
    Patent number: 6876838
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides an RJ-45 receptacle as the peripheral device connector of an SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver. An embodiment of the invention provides a receptacle outer profile being larger than the main transceiver body outer profile in at least one dimension. An embodiment of the invention provides for a transceiver having a latch member and a latching point point disposed on a main body between a first end and a second end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Daly, Robert V. Skepnek, Alex Pirillis
  • Reduced profile EMI receptacle assembly
    Patent number: 6666694
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a receptacle printed circuit board assembly having a reduced profile of the entire assembly where the receptacle has a board receiving portion that mounts at a cut-out edge of a printed circuit board so that the majority of the receptacle is mounted within a cut-out area of the printed circuit board recessed below the upper face of the printed circuit board so that the overall profile of the receptacle assembly is reduced. A shield flap or metallic hood is provided that helps to attach the receptacle to the printed circuit board and completely enclose the shielded portion of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Daly, Robert V. Skepnek, Alex Pirillis