Gregory K Fitzgerald

US Patent:

20210242643, Aug 5, 2021

Filed:

Apr 19, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/234014

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Gregory B. Walz - Maumelle AR, US
Bruce Reed - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory Fitzgerald - Merrimack NH, US
Ayman Isaac - Little Rock AR, US
Kent E. Regnier - Lombard IL, US
Brandon Janowiak - Wheaton IL, US
Darian R. Schulz - Little Rock AR, US
Munawar Ahmad - Maumelle AR, US
Eran J. Jones - Conway AR, US
Javier Resendez - Streamwood IL, US
Michael Rost - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 31/00
H01R 13/66
H05K 7/14
G06F 1/18
H01R 12/79
H01R 13/6583
H01R 13/717
H01R 24/60

Abstract:

A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector defines a card-receiving slot and is position in a cage that defines the connector port. The cables exit from the rear of the connector and from the connector port. The connector includes a heat sink that is configured to cool a module inserted into the connector port.

US Patent:

20200225716, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Mar 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/830267

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Brian Keith LLOYD - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

G06F 1/18
H01R 13/514
H01R 13/6583
H01R 24/60
H05K 7/14

Abstract:

A computing device includes a first connector near a first wall. The first connector is in communication with a chip package positioned apart for the first wall via a first cable. The chip package includes a chip supported by a support layer. The chip can be supported by a substrate and/or a circuit board. A second connector can be positioned near a second wall and can also be in communication with the chip package via a second cable. If desired, the substrate or circuit board can include a signal board connector that is configured to engage board connectors terminated to ends of the first and second cables.

US Patent:

20200220312, Jul 9, 2020

Filed:

Mar 19, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/823333

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Gregory B. WALZ - Maumelle AR, US
Bruce REED - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US
Ayman ISAAC - Little Rock AR, US
Kent E. REGNIER - Lombard IL, US
Brandon JANOWIAK - Wheaton IL, US
Darian R. SCHULZ - Little Rock AR, US
Munawar AHMAD - Maumelle AR, US
Eran J. JONES - Conway AR, US
Javier RESENDEZ - Streamwood IL, US
Michael ROST - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 31/00
H01R 13/66
H05K 7/14
G06F 1/18
H01R 12/79
H01R 13/6583
H01R 13/717
H01R 24/60

Abstract:

A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector defines a card-receiving slot and is position in a cage that defines the connector port. The cables exit from the rear of the connector and from the connector port.

US Patent:

20190245288, Aug 8, 2019

Filed:

Apr 17, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/386294

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Gregory B. WALZ - Maumelle AR, US
Bruce REED - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US
Ayman ISAAC - Little Rock AR, US
Kent E. REGNIER - Lombard IL, US
Brandon JANOWIAK - Wheaton IL, US
Darian R. SCHULZ - Little Rock AR, US
Munawar AHMAD - Maumelle AR, US
Eran J. JONES - Conway AR, US
Javier RESENDEZ - Streamwood IL, US
Michael ROST - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Tokyo

International Classification:

H01R 12/71
H01R 24/60
H01R 12/75
H01R 13/627
H01R 24/22
H01R 13/11

Abstract:

A wire to board connector is provided for connecting cables of cable bypass assemblies to circuitry mounted on a circuit board. The connector has a structure that maintains the geometry of the cable through the connector. The connector includes a pair of edge coupled conductive signal terminals and a ground shield to which the signal terminals are broadside coupled. The connector includes a pair of ground terminals aligned with the signal terminals and both sets of terminals have J-shaped contact portions that flex linearly when the connector is inserted into a receptacle. In another embodiment, the signal terminal contact portions are supported by a compliant member that may deflect when the connectors engage contact pads on a substrate.

US Patent:

20180366890, Dec 20, 2018

Filed:

Aug 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/110727

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Gregory B. WALZ - Maumelle AR, US
Bruce REED - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US
Ayman ISAAC - Little Rock AR, US
Kent E. REGNIER - Lombard IL, US
Brandon JANOWIAK - Wheaton IL, US
Darian R. SCHULZ - Little Rock AR, US
Munawar AHMAD - Maumelle AR, US
Eran J. JONES - Conway AR, US
Javier RESENDEZ - Streamwood IL, US
Michael ROST - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 31/00
H05K 7/14
H01R 24/60
G06F 1/18
H01R 13/6583
H01R 13/717
H01R 12/79
H01R 13/66

Abstract:

A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector includes a housing and a pair of connecting elements that flank a card-receiving slot of the connector. The cables exit from the rear of the connector elements and from the connector port. The connector elements engage the connector port to fix the connector in place within the connector port.

US Patent:

20180120906, May 3, 2018

Filed:

May 4, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/561100

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Brian Keith LLOYD - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

G06F 1/18
H01R 13/514
H01R 13/6583
H01R 24/60
H05K 7/14

Abstract:

A computing device includes a first connector near a first wall. The first connector is in communication with a chip package positioned apart for the first wall via a first cable. The chip package includes a chip supported by a support layer. The chip can be supported by a substrate and/or a circuit board. A second connector can be positioned near a second wall and can also be in communication with the chip package via a second cable. If desired, the substrate or circuit board can include a signal board connector that is configured to engage board connectors terminated to ends of the first and second cables.

US Patent:

20180034175, Feb 1, 2018

Filed:

Jan 11, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/541208

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Gregory B. WALZ - Maumelle AR, US
Bruce REED - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US
Ayman ISAAC - Little Rock AR, US
Kent E. REGNIER - Lombard IL, US
Brandon JANOWIAK - Wheaton IL, US
Darian R. SCHULZ - Little Rock AR, US
Munawar AHMAD - Maumelle AR, US
Eran J. JONES - Conway AR, US
Javier RESENDEZ - Streamwood IL, US
Michael ROST - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 12/71
H01R 13/627
H01R 12/75
H01R 13/11
H01R 24/22
H01R 24/60

Abstract:

A wire to board connector is provided for connecting cables of cable bypass assemblies to circuitry mounted on a circuit board. The connector has a structure that maintains the geometry of the cable through the connector. The connector includes a pair of edge coupled conductive signal terminals and a ground shield to which the signal terminals are broadside coupled. The connector includes a pair of ground terminals aligned with the signal terminals and both sets of terminals have J-shaped contact portions that flex linearly when the connector is inserted into a receptacle. In another embodiment, the signal terminal contact portions are supported by a compliant member that may deflect when the connectors engage contact pads on a substrate.

US Patent:

20180006416, Jan 4, 2018

Filed:

Jan 11, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/541775

Inventors:

- Lisle IL, US
Gregory B. WALZ - Maumelle AR, US
Bruce REED - Maumelle AR, US
Gregory FITZGERALD - Merrimack NH, US
Ayman ISAAC - Little Rock AR, US
Kent E. REGNIER - Lombard IL, US
Bradon JANOWIAK - Wheaton IL, US
Darian R. SCHULZ - Little Rock AR, US
Munawar AHMAD - Maumelle AR, US
Eran J. JONES - Conway AR, US
Javier RESENDEZ - Streamwood IL, US
Michael ROST - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Molex, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 31/00
H01R 24/60
H01R 13/66
G06F 1/18
H01R 13/6583
H01R 12/79
H05K 7/14
H01R 13/717

Abstract:

A connector for use in a free-standing connector port for mating with an external pluggable module is disclosed. The connector has terminals that extend lengthwise of the connector so that cables may be terminated to the terminals and the terminals and cable generally are horizontally aligned together. The connector includes a housing and a pair of connecting elements that flank a card-receiving slot of the connector. The cables exit from the rear of the connector elements and from the connector port. The connector elements engage the connector port to fix the connector in place within the connector port.