Patents by Inventor Sasikumar Vimalan

Sasikumar Vimalan 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).

  • Patent number: 8292639
    Abstract: Control modules having connectors with compliant pin terminals for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB) are provided. The module housing can be made of a die cast metal to withstand harsh environments and have at least one open bay area for receiving a connector having compliant pin contacts for connecting the module to a PCB. A plurality of compliant pin terminal can have a push shoulders for providing an engagement surface for insertion of the terminals through passages in a connector housing, for positioning the connector relative to the die cast housing during the mounting the connector to the die cast housing, and to transfer the force away from the connector housing applied in connecting the PCB to the compliant pin tips. The connectors can be linear and exposed terminal surfaces can be sealed against the elements by a sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel G. Achammer, Gregory R. Pratt, Thomas G. Premo, Sasikumar Vimalan, Christopher J. Vetch
  • Publication number: 20100317239
    Abstract: Control modules having connectors with compliant pin terminals for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB) are provided. The module housing can be made of a die cast metal to withstand harsh environments and have at least one open bay area for receiving a connector having compliant pin contacts for connecting the module to a PCB. A plurality of compliant pin terminal can have a push shoulders for providing an engagement surface for insertion of the terminals through passages in a connector housing, for positioning the connector relative to the die cast housing during the mounting the connector to the die cast housing, and to transfer the force away from the connector housing applied in connecting the PCB to the compliant pin tips. The connectors can be linear and exposed terminal surfaces can be sealed against the elements by a sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel G. Achammer, Gregory R. Pratt, Thomas G. Premo, Sasikumar Vimalan, Christopher J. Vetch