Patents by Inventor Timothy W. Houtz

Timothy W. Houtz 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: 5902136
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical connector which includes a plug comprising at least one insulative lateral support, an insulative medial lateral support and a wire having a first longitudinal section fixed to the insulative lateral support, a second longitudinal sectional fixed to the insulative medial support and an exposed third longitudinal section interposed between said first longitudinal section and said second longitudinal section. The connector also includes a receptacle comprising at least one insulative support and a wire having a first longitudinal section fixed to the insulative support and an exposed second longitudinal section of the plug. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing this connector and a mold for use therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Lemke, Timothy W. Houtz
  • Patent number: 5660557
    Abstract: A removable shroud latch for securing a printed circuit board (PCB) or second connector (device) to a first connector has a rectangular base which surrounds the first connector. The shroud latch engages the device by means of two pairs of inwardly biased arms that extend from the top of the elongated sides to engage opposite sides of either a hole in the PCB by means of knobs centered on the inward side of outwardly flared flanges at the upper ends of the arms or to an edge of the second connector. A plurality of inwardly extending shoulders on the bottom of the elongated sides engage the bottom edge of the first connector to prevent upward vertical movement of the shroud latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Lemke, Timothy W. Houtz
  • Patent number: 5169324
    Abstract: A terminator for multiple electrical conductors has a forwardly projecting ground contact provided on the ground structure thereof. A corresponding receptacle has a die cast frame to which nosepieces are attached. Cantilevered contact elements extend from contact blocks and are received in windows provided in the nosepieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Inventors: Timothy A. Lemke, Richard A. Elco, Timothy W. Houtz
  • Patent number: 5057028
    Abstract: A terminator for multiple electrical conductors has a forwardly projecting ground contact provided on the ground structure thereof. A corresponding receptacle has a die cast frame to which nosepieces are attached. Cantilevered contact elements extend from contact blocks and are received in windows provided in the nosepieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Timothy A. Lemke, Richard A. Elco, Timothy W. Houtz
  • Patent number: 4589188
    Abstract: Terminal pin strips including transverse metal terminal pins embedded in and spaced along the length of a thermoplastic bar are subdivided or separated into predetermined lengths by means of a longitudinal blade having skiving edges which skive progressively deeper into the bar during a single reciprocation of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Timothy W. Houtz, Charles M. Lovendusky
  • Patent number: 4447106
    Abstract: A modular jack suitable for mounting in a punched hole in a panel board. The jack has a rear end that fits into the hole and a front face that does not pass through the hole. The jack is held in place with a lock nut affixed to the rear end of the jack at a position flush with the panel. Flexible locking ears on the locking nut frictionally engage the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Timothy W. Houtz, Paul R. Jagen
  • Patent number: RE35508
    Abstract: A terminator for multiple electrical conductors has a forwardly projecting ground contact provided on the ground structure thereof. A corresponding receptacle has a die cast frame to which nosepieces are attached. Cantilevered contact elements extend from contact blocks and are received in windows provided in the nosepieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Lemke, Richard A. Elco, Timothy W. Houtz