Patents by Inventor Volker Sillmann

Volker Sillmann 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 assembly
    Patent number: 4673236
    Abstract: A connector assembly having enhanced shielding against electromagnetic interference. A second ground connection between the plug and the socket is provided which is in the form of a contact ring. The additional contact ring has grounding fingers and is spaced behind the first contact ring to provide a multiple barrier against interference. The slots of one contact ring are offset from the slots of the other ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Musolff, Volker Sillmann