Patents by Inventor Sandra Van Humbeeck

Sandra Van Humbeeck 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).

  • Cable connector and method for assembling such a connector
    Patent number: 7476129
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connector for a plurality of cables, wherein each of the cables includes at least one conductor and a shielding. The connector includes a cover and at least one connecting means for electrically connecting the shielding and the cover. The connector further includes a holder for at least one of the connecting means and at least one pressure means adapted to develop contact pressure between the connecting means and the cover. Preferably the pressure means relate to flexible mechanical means, such as a clamp and/or clip and/or spring and/or a lever. The invention also relates to a ferrule holder and a method for assembling a cable connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: FCI
    Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Sandra Van Humbeeck
  • Cable connector and method for assembling such a connector
    Publication number: 20060134988
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connector for a plurality of cables, wherein each of the cables includes at least one conductor and a shielding. The connector includes a cover and at least one connecting means for electrically connecting the shielding and the cover. The connector further includes a holder for at least one of the connecting means and at least one pressure means adapted to develop contact pressure between the connecting means and the cover. Preferably the pressure means relate to flexible mechanical means, such as a clamp and/or clip and/or spring and/or a lever. The invention also relates to a ferrule holder and a method for assembling a cable connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Gert Droesbeke, Sandra Van Humbeeck