Patents by Inventor Steve Volk

Steve Volk 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).

  • Connector suitable for harsh environments
    Patent number: 11217909
    Abstract: A connector comprising a contact, a plunger, and a spring activated seal is provided. The contact is positioned within the housing and configured to transmit at least one of an electrical signal and an optical signal between the connector and a secondary device. The plunger is positioned within the housing and in communication with the contact. The spring activated seal comprises a flexible portion and a spring configured to urge the flexible portion to contact the housing and at least one of the plunger and a contact of the secondary device to form a fluid tight seal therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Butler, Steve Volk
  • Connector suitable for harsh environments
    Patent number: 11183777
    Abstract: A connector comprising a contact, a plunger, and a spring activated seal is provided. The contact is positioned within the housing and configured to transmit at least one of an electrical signal and an optical signal between the connector and a secondary device. The plunger is positioned within the housing and in communication with the contact. The spring activated seal comprises a flexible portion and a spring configured to urge the flexible portion to contact the housing and at least one of the plunger and a contact of the secondary device to form a fluid tight seal therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Butler, Steve Volk
  • CONNECTOR SUITABLE FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20210083405
    Abstract: A connector comprising a contact, a plunger, and a spring activated seal is provided. The contact is positioned within the housing and configured to transmit at least one of an electrical signal and an optical signal between the connector and a secondary device. The plunger is positioned within the housing and in communication with the contact. The spring activated seal comprises a flexible portion and a spring configured to urge the flexible portion to contact the housing and at least one of the plunger and a contact of the secondary device to form a fluid tight seal therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Butler, Steve Volk