Patents by Inventor Thomas Hulbert

Thomas Hulbert 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).

  • Publication number: 20240063584
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrically insulating connector housing, at least one electromagnetically shielded contact device including an electromagnetic shield, at least one clamping screw, and an electrically insulating protective cap. The at least one clamping screw mechanically secures an electrical contact of the contact device. The electrically insulating protective cap is provided at or on the connector housing, and electromagnetically closes at least one shielding hole defined in the electromagnetic shield of the contact device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Wolfschmitt, Richard A. Forell, Joachim Schneider, Walter Saenger, Thomas Hulbert, Wolfgang Balles, Manuel Eheim
  • Publication number: 20190369754
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device. The method includes displaying, on a display, a selection user interface including a plurality of selectable items including a first item currently selected. The method includes obtaining, from a stylus via a communication interface, finger manipulation data including information about one or more finger manipulation inputs received at the stylus. The method includes, responsive to obtaining the finger manipulation data, and according to a determination that the finger manipulation data satisfies a navigation criterion, changing display of the selection user interface in order to indicate movement of focus to a second item among the plurality of selectable items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Gemma A. Roper, Christopher Matthews, Brigit Lamberson, Megan McClain, Thomas Hulbert
  • Publication number: 20070007419
    Abstract: The Tomcatz Stabilizer is made of steel and designed to brace 5th-wheel camper main jacks. It is used for stability to minimize motion. It will eliminate the need for other stabilizing devices such as the bipod or tripod which always need to be set-up, collapsed, and stored. The Tomcatz folds for self-storage so there is no need to remove it once it has been installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Hulbert
  • Patent number: 6776634
    Abstract: A steering column switch is provided with an electrical connecting device mounted in a housing that is affixed to the steering column jacket between the steering wheel and the steering column, said connecting device comprising a flexible, electrical conductor wound in the form of a spiral, which is inserted in an upper part of the housing and covered by a lid affixed to the steering wheel, wherein the conductor is coupled to the side of the steering wheel by means of a connecting unit and to a central printed circuit board that is connected to the electric system of the vehicle. A rotor of a steering angle sensor is assigned to the connecting device inside the housing, the stator on the housing side of said sensor contacting the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Holger Besier, Thomas Hulbert
  • Patent number: 6764428
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-withdrawal device for preventing a key from being withdrawn from an ignition starter switch of an automobile, comprising a blocking device which is coupled with a switch contact of a transmission. The spring-loaded blocking pin of said blocking device can be actuated electromagnetically. The blocking device acts on a detent pawl which is fixed on a rotor of the ignition starter switch and which prevents the ignition starter switch from twisting into a position in which the key can be withdrawn; depending on the position of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerd Rudolph, Thomas Hulbert
  • Publication number: 20040102070
    Abstract: A steering column switch is provided with an electrical connecting device mounted in a housing that is affixed to the steering column jacket between the steering wheel and the steering column, said connecting device comprising a flexible, electrical conductor wound in the form of a spiral, which is inserted in an upper part of the housing and covered by a lid affixed to the steering wheel, wherein the conductor is coupled to the side of the steering wheel by means of a connecting unit and to a central printed circuit board that is connected to the electric system of the vehicle. A rotor of a steering angle sensor is assigned to the connecting device inside the housing, the stator on the housing side of said sensor contacting the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Holger Besier, Thomas Hulbert
  • Publication number: 20030115917
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-withdrawal device for preventing a key from being withdrawn from an ignition starter switch of an automobile, comprising a blocking device which is coupled with a switch contact of a transmission. The spring-loaded blocking pin of said blocking device can be actuated electromagnetically. The blocking device acts on a detent pawl which is fixed on a rotor of the ignition starter switch and which prevents the ignition starter switch from twisting into a position in which the key can be withdrawn; depending on the position of the transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Gerd Rudolph, Thomas Hulbert