Daniel T Casey

US Patent:

6375496, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Sep 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/664395

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 1366

US Classification:

4395415, 4395401, 439 761

Abstract:

An electrical connector is mounted onto a primary circuit board to provide a stacked interface between plug members and the primary circuit board. The connector comprises a frame having interfaces therein which are spaced in substantially parallel and vertical juxtaposition to each other along the length of the frame. The interfaces are electrically coupled to a primary circuit board by an intermediate circuit board. Each interface includes an inner wall which isolates and provides shielding for the plugs. Additional shielding is provided by a conductive member which is mounted onto the intermediate circuit board, parallel to and between the interfaces. In order to augment the mechanical connection between the connector and the primary circuit board flexible mounting studs are provided on the bottom of the connector.

US Patent:

6444900, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

May 19, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/314508

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H05K 900

US Classification:

174 35GC, 174 35 R, 361818

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a gasket for reducing electromagnetic emission from electronic equipment. The gasket is defined by a substantially rectangular body that includes one or more openings through which a portion of a connector, to which the gasket is mounted, may pass. The gasket includes a hook-shaped peripheral edge, a plurality of locating projections, a plurality of retaining clips, and tabs that are formed on opposing sides of the opening(s). The hook-shaped edge, locating projections and retaining clips are adapted to receive and secure a connector to the gasket, and the tabs are provide to make an electrical contact with the connector housing. Additionally, the gasket includes spring fingers for use in mounting the gasket to a bulkhead and for forming an electrical contact with the bulkhead.

US Patent:

6454603, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Dec 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/211316

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA
Jose L. Ortega - Camp Hill PA

Assignee:

Berg Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 13648

US Classification:

439607

Abstract:

An electrical connector comprising an insulative body, an electrically conductive terminal received on the insulative body, and electrical shield member disposed in shielding relationship with respect to the terminal, a latching structure integral with the shield member for receiving a latch associated with a mating connector and a second latching structure integral with the shield member for engaging a bracket.

US Patent:

6537084, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Sep 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/410004

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

Berg Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 1200

US Classification:

439 761, 439108

Abstract:

An electrical connector is provided including a housing adapted to receive a portion of a printed circuit board; an electrical contact connected to the housing; and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield connected to the housing. The shield includes a front end with a hole for passage of a mating electrical connector through the front end into a receiving area of the housing. The shield further includes a spring finger extending into the hole and a first arm which extends from a rear end of the shield. The arm retains the shield on the housing and is adapted to hold the printed circuit board relative to the housing.

US Patent:

6554646, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Dec 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/211292

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

Berg Electronics Group, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 13648

US Classification:

439607, 439352, 439368

Abstract:

An electrical connector comprising an insulative body, an electrically conductive terminal received on the insulative body, and electrical shield member disposed in shielding relationship with respect to the terminal, a latching structure integral with the shield member for receiving a latch associated with a mating connector and a second latching structure integral with the shield member for engaging a bracket. There is also a mating connector which has a plurality of peripheral protuberances which preferably contact the panel to improve shielding.

US Patent:

6733339, May 11, 2004

Filed:

Feb 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/375606

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

Berg Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 13648

US Classification:

439607

Abstract:

An electrical connector comprising an insulative body, an electrically conductive terminal received on the insulative body, and electrical shield member disposed in shielding relationship with respect to the terminal, a latching structure integral with the shield member for receiving a latch associated with a mating connector and a second latching structure integral with the shield member for engaging a bracket. There is also a mating connector which has a plurality of peripheral protuberances which preferably contact the panel to improve shielding.

US Patent:

20020086583, Jul 4, 2002

Filed:

Jan 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/753196

Inventors:

Daniel Casey - Harrisburg PA, US

Assignee:

Berg Technology, Inc.

International Classification:

H01R009/03

US Classification:

439/610000

Abstract:

An electrical connector for an electrical conductor cable. The connector comprises a housing, an electrical contact subassembly, a first ferrule, and a retention member. The electrical contact subassembly is connected to the housing and electrically connectable to electrical conductors in the cable. The first ferrule is adapted to be compressed onto the cable around an outer insulation of the cable. The retention member is adapted to capture the ferrule between the retention member and to exert a compression force on the ferrule towards the cable. The retention member could be a pair of inserts removably mounted to the housing or could be unitarily formed with the housing.

US Patent:

43354971, Jun 22, 1982

Filed:

Feb 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/122539

Inventors:

Daniel T. Casey - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 4304

US Classification:

295662

Abstract:

An apparatus is disclosed for terminating multi-conductor cable. A plurality of terminals are preloaded partially into a housing leaving their crimped terminating portions extending therefrom in such a position as they can be readily crimped connected to a cable. This allows for the terminals to be gang handled during the loading of the housing and yet be separated for individual termination on the cable. The cable can be crimped simultaneously to all of the terminals and the terminals fully inserted into the housing in subsequent operations. The terminal used with the subject apparatus includes an extra tine which serves alignment, stabilization, and cable positioning functions.