Patents by Inventor Steven M. Gentry

Steven M. Gentry 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: 7775834
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, including a rugged electrical connector supporting an external bus protocol including a power signal; a backshell canister mated to the electrical connector; an active electronic component housed in the canister; and an electrical connection between the active electronic component and the rugged electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Vonn A. Zauber, Steven M. Gentry
  • Patent number: 7275961
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, including a rugged electrical connector supporting an external bus protocol including a power signal; a backshell canister mated to the electrical connector; an active electronic component housed in the canister; and an electrical connection between the active electronic component and the rugged electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Vonn A. Zauber, Steven M. Gentry