Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Willard

Stephen J. Willard 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).

  • Modular installation system for data cable interfacing
    Patent number: 4678251
    Abstract: The installation system accommodates modular circuit boards, each board providing several RJ-11-style jacks. The circuit boards are secured to the front panel in a parallel, spaced apart configuration using mounting brackets which have metal shield plates to minimize cross talk and radio interference. Connections between a central computer and peripheral devices are conveniently made by plugging jumper cables into selected jacks. The jacks are arranged in a compact matrix with all entrance cables being provided with solderless connectors and being laid side-by-side and secured to the circuit board with tie straps. A method of interfacing a computer to peripheral devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Installation Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen J. Willard