Edward D Treece

US Patent:

7374436, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Feb 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/054206

Inventors:

Mark S. Schell - Palatine IL, US
Edward Treece - Saxton PA, US
Christopher Daily - Harrisburg PA, US

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 79, 439825, 439947

Abstract:

A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.

US Patent:

8096814, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Mar 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/051394

Inventors:

Mark S. Schell - Palatine IL, US
Edward Treece - Saxton PA, US
Christopher Daily - Harrisburg PA, US

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology LLC - Carson City NV

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 79, 439825

Abstract:

A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.

US Patent:

20020098743, Jul 25, 2002

Filed:

Aug 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/944266

Inventors:

Mark Schell - Palatine IL, US
Edward Treece - Saxton PA, US
Christopher Daily - Harrisburg PA, US

International Classification:

H01R011/22

US Classification:

439/850000

Abstract:

A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings. The open structure of both the receptacle and plug contacts enhances heat dissipation and allows flexibility in achieving desired contact normal forces. The contact construction is especially useful for electronic power connectors. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals or contacts for connection to bus bars.

US Patent:

20030181106, Sep 25, 2003

Filed:

Mar 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/392687

Inventors:

Mark Schell - Palatine IL, US
Edward Treece - Saxton PA, US
Christopher Daily - Harrisburg PA, US

International Classification:

H01R013/05

US Classification:

439/825000

Abstract:

A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings. The open structure of both the receptacle and plug contacts enhances heat dissipation and allows flexibility in achieving desired contact normal forces. The contact construction is especially useful for electronic power connectors. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals or contacts for connection to bus bars.

US Patent:

20080214027, Sep 4, 2008

Filed:

Apr 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/102595

Inventors:

Mark S. Schell - Palatine IL, US
Edward Treece - Saxton PA, US
Christopher Daily - Harrisburg PA, US

International Classification:

H01R 12/20

US Classification:

439 79, 439825

Abstract:

A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.