Michael V Strawser

US Patent:

7575445, Aug 18, 2009

Filed:

Feb 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/677413

Inventors:

Christopher J. Kolivoski - York PA, US
Stuart C. Stoner - Lewisberry PA, US
Michael V. Strawser - Lewisberry PA, US
Joseph B Shuey - Camp Hill PA, US

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Carson City NV

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 79

Abstract:

The invention provides a connector that incorporates an insert that may protect the contacts of a card slot. The insert may also double as a structural member so that the opening of the card slot does not deform. The insert may be a device that engages the card slot of an edge card. In one embodiment, the insert may include a wall stop, a grip, and a protective member. The grip may extend from a back side of the wall stop and the protective member may extend from a front side of the wall stop.

US Patent:

6203328, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Apr 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/302621

Inventors:

Jose L. Ortega - Camp Hill PA
Douglas M. Johnescu - York PA
Michael V. Strawser - Lewisberry PA

Assignee:

Berg Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 909

US Classification:

439 60

Abstract:

A connector that acts as a power and signal link between a computer processor and a power source provides a short, compact signal path with the use of high conductivity contacts and flexible cable. A modularity connection scheme is used in which the connector comprises several assemblies. An exemplary connector comprises a first contact assembly, a second contact assembly, and a housing. The internal components of the connector consist of the first contact assembly and the second contact assembly. The first contact assembly is preferably a power contact assembly and comprises a pair of flexible contacts having contact areas. The second assembly is preferably an auxiliary contact assembly and comprises a flexible contact having contact area. The first assembly and the second assembly are inserted into the housing, and are thereby trapped by the housing surfaces to form the connector.