Patents by Inventor Wayne Kerr

Wayne Kerr 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).

  • Fluid resistant electrical connector with boot-type seal assembly
    Patent number: 5458507
    Abstract: A fluid resistant electrical connector for a multiconductor electrical cable. The connector comprises a cylindrical shell assembly 20 with a cylindrical insert 34 therein. The cylindrical insert has a plurality of passageways 44 therethrough for receiving a contact receptacle 48 in each respective passageway. A boot seal 100 engages each conductor leading to a respective contact receptacle. Each boot seal has a first portion 102 and a second portion 104 with a coaxial bore therethrough. The coaxial bore has a plurality of internal circumferential ribs 108 therein. The first portion of the boot seal has a plurality of external circumferential ribs 114. A compression plate 122 has a plurality of bores 124 therethrough for receiving and engaging the boot seals. A compression gland 130, engagable with the rear portion of the shell assembly, is adapted to apply axial force to the compression plate which compresses the boot seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: EFT Interests, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael G. Colescott, Albert C. Demny, Wayne Kerr