Patents by Inventor Wilmer L. Sheesley
Wilmer L. Sheesley 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).
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Patent number: 6178096Abstract: A shielding cover for a GBIC module (30) including a pair of cover parts (38, 40) formed with complementary features to surround a printed circuit board (32) of the module. A pair of latch members (42, 44) hold the two cover parts together and also provide a latching function when a module is inserted into a guide structure (12) mounted to a host board.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Steven L. Flickinger, Lori A. Mayer, Wilmer L. Sheesley, William L. Herb, Thomas G. Schaedler
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Patent number: 5453019Abstract: This invention relates to the field of communication equipment, such as cellular phones, but more particularly to a switch connector to allow for switching from one antenna, i.e. internal, to another, i.e. external. The switch connector comprises first and second intermatable, generally circular connector members, where the first connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where the insert includes a central through cavity, and a pair of formed, electrical, spring contact arms arranged to electrically interconnect in a resiled condition. The second connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where the insert includes a central through hole for receiving a single formed contact arm having a mating end supported by the insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: William J. Garver, John T. Heck, Harold W. Kerlin, Donald L. Metzger, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 5073123Abstract: Ends of electrical cable are joined to corresponding self terminating, shielded connectors 1, each comprising, a conductive shell 2, a dielectric support 11 in the shell 2, a conductive switch contact 5, an electrical terminal 16 intimately connected to electrical equipment with the switch contact 5 carried by the dielectric support 11 for disconnect connection to an electrical contact inserted into the shielded connector 1, and an electrical circuit element 6 in contact with the shell 2 constructed for disconnect coupling with the switch contact 5 upon withdrawal of the electrical contact from the shielded connector 1, whereby the switch contact 5 is terminated electrically to the shell 2 through the circuit element 6.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1991Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Norman R. Birch, James G. Dunbar, Harold W. Kerlin, Wilmer L. Sheesley, Edward C. Vees
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Patent number: 5030122Abstract: Ends of electrical conductors 5 of an electrical cable are joined to corresponding self terminating, shielded connectors 4, each comprising, a conductive shell 20 connected to at least one corresponding sheath 8, a dielectric support 29 in the shell 20, a conductive switch contact 23 connected to a corresponding signal transmitting conductor 5 and carried by the dielectric support 29 for disconnect connection to an electrical contact inserted into the shielded connector 4, and an electrical circuit element 24 in contact with the shell 20 constructed for disconnect coupling with the switch contact 23 upon withdrawal of the electrical contact from the shielded connector 4, whereby the switch contact 23 is terminated electrically to the shell 20 through the circuit element 24.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1990Date of Patent: July 9, 1991Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Norman R. Birch, James G. Dunbar, Harold W. Kerlin, Wilmer L. Sheesley, Edward C. Vees
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Patent number: 4884982Abstract: A capacitive coupling includes a conductive clip 32 adapting to an outer profile of an electrical connector 1 and providing a capacitive coupling with multiple conduction paths through capacitor elements 33 held by the clip 32 in pressure engagement with a conductive shell 9 of the connector 1, the clip 32 further providing a voltage discharge path between the clip 32 and the shell 9.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1989Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: David F. Fleming, Harold W. Kerlin, William V. Pauza, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4861284Abstract: A switch activating plug 10 comprises a housing 12, an inner conductor 17, an intermediate conductor 18 spaced apart from the inner conductor 17, and a dielectric member 19 supporting the inner and intermediate 17,18 conductors. The dielectric member 19 is constructed with axial cavities 88,92 for slidable assembly with the conductive parts of the inner and intermediate conductors 17,18 and in such manner that the inner and intermediate conductors 17,18 are maintained by the dielectric member 19 in electrical isolation from one another. The inner conductor 17 comprises a shaft 58 having a contact head 60 at one end and a terminal 62 at another end. The inner conductor 17 further comprises a flange 66 along the shaft 58 and an offset portion 64 of the shaft 68 spaced from the flange 66.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1988Date of Patent: August 29, 1989Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: William V. Pauza, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4838813Abstract: A terminator 1 includes, a conductive shell 2, a disc 12 of insulative material having integral rivets 13 passing through the shell 2, a center contact 19 concentrically in the disc 12, a resistor 26 having a forward extending electrical lead 27 connected to the center contact 19 and having a rearward extending electrical lead 28 passing through the shell 2, and the shell 2 is overlapped and engaged by the rivets 13 and by the rearward extending electrical lead 28.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1988Date of Patent: June 13, 1989Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: William V. Pauza, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4740167Abstract: The present invention is a power distribution unit for electrification of modular wall panels such as used in office buildings and the like. More particularly the invention includes a central junction box, that houses six buss bars three power, one neutral and two ground bars, and two duplex receptacles, pluggable into the sides of the box.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1985Date of Patent: April 26, 1988Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Wayne L. Millhimes, Daniel J. Murren, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4687446Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a conductive electrical conductor having electrical contacts on tap portions, a composite insulative support for the conductor encircling the tap portions and being encircled by a hollow conductive shell, the shell having individual sleeve portions and a composite sleeve portion constructed of composite segments, a collar compressibly encircling the composite segments and urging them into abutment with one another without gaps therebetween, the individual sleeve portions being integral with corresponding composite segments, and corresponding individual sleeve portions urged by the collar into abutment with one another without gaps therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1986Date of Patent: August 18, 1987Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Norman R. Birch, William V. Pauza, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4666231Abstract: A switching coaxial connector comprises an insulative body constructed for slidable assembly with an inner contact, an outer shell, an intermediate contact, and a disconnect switch with switch pole contacts, one of the switch pole contacts having a clasp for slidable assembly with the outer shell, and the remainder of the contacts having respective blades that are bent outwardly from the remainder of the respective contacts to form electrical terminals.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1986Date of Patent: May 19, 1987Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Wilmer L. Sheesley, William V. Pauza
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Patent number: 4502747Abstract: The present invention relates to a chip carrier socket having two opposing hinged frames, one to clamp and positively latch the other against the carrier. More particularly the socket contains a plurality of contact elements with generally horizontally extending contact surfaces to engage the carrier pads. The hinged frames include one having a double spring construction for bearing against the carrier and another having extended arms overlying the first frame and clamping it against the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1984Date of Patent: March 5, 1985Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Edward J. Bright, Steven J. Kandybowski, Wilmer L. Sheesley, David B. Sinisi
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Patent number: 4498725Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to a contact element having upwardly extending, spaced apart arms capable of being twisted about a horizontal axis to provide torsional forces and converging fingers extending laterally from the arms to receive between the free ends a pin or lead from an electronic package or device to establish electrical contact therebetween. The free ends of the fingers, being spaced apart a distance less than the pin diameter or lead thickness, exert compressive forces against the pin or lead which, along with the torsional forces being exerted by the arms, provides an enhanced electrical contact.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1984Date of Patent: February 12, 1985Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Edward J. Bright, Gary R. Marpoe, Jr., Klaus D. Schuemann, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4423917Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for receiving two tab-type terminals which may be misaligned relative to the connector and to each other. More particularly, the connector includes one or more elongated, conductive contact units with each unit having tab terminal receiving receptacles at opposing ends and are mounted for both rotational and vertical movement so that the receptacles may receive misaligned tab terminals.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1981Date of Patent: January 3, 1984Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: William S. Scheingold, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: 4313646Abstract: The present invention is a power distribution system for electrification of modular wall panels. More particularly the invention includes a power box having a plurality of buss bars which provides multiple tap-off capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1980Date of Patent: February 2, 1982Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventors: Wayne L. Millhimes, Wilmer L. Sheesley
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Patent number: RE29822Abstract: The present invention provides a system for supplying electrical current from a printed circuit board to an electrical motor rotatably positioned in an insulating housing. More particularly, the system includes two pair of cell contact members and two pair of collet tab members. The collet tab members include cylindrical tube sections which are received in arcuate fingers positioned at the ends of cantilever beams on the contact members.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1977Date of Patent: November 7, 1978Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventor: Wilmer L. Sheesley