Jeffrey Todd Allison

US Patent:

6780027, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Jan 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/352584

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Allison - Etters PA

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 1200

US Classification:

439 79, 439907, 439507

Abstract:

Electrical connectors are provided for transmitting electrical power. A preferred connector comprises an insulative housing and a plurality of AC power contacts disposed therein. The insulative housing comprises a circuit board facing portion and a mating face including a plurality of apertures. Each of the AC power contacts comprises an engaging portion accessible through one of the apertures for engagement with a complementary contact associated with a mating connector. A tab extends from the engaging portion of each of the AC power contacts that protrudes from the insulative housing at a position farthest from the circuit board facing portion for engagement with an AC cable plug.

US Patent:

6848950, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

May 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/444846

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Allison - Etters PA, US
Matthew E. Mostoller - Hummelstown PA, US
Brian M. Rohrbaugh - Glen Rock PA, US

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 1310

US Classification:

439682, 439907

Abstract:

An electrical connector is provided, including an insulative housing and one or more power contacts disposed in the insulative housing. Each of the power contacts has a first electrical interface portion for engaging a contact associated with a mating electrical connector, a second electrical interface portion for engaging a printed circuit board, and a third electrical interface portion for engaging a cable plug connector.

US Patent:

7140925, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Jun 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/148093

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Allison - Etters PA, US
Brian M. Rohrbaugh - Glen Rock PA, US
Robert F. Evans - Bedford NH, US

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 13/64

US Classification:

439680, 439633

Abstract:

Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.

US Patent:

7331828, Feb 19, 2008

Filed:

Mar 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/071705

Inventors:

Jeffrey Allison - Etters PA, US

Assignee:

FCI Americas Technology, Inc. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H01R 13/64

US Classification:

439681, 439607

Abstract:

An electrical connector including a housing; electrical contacts connected to the housing; a shield connected to the housing; and a mating connector key connected to the housing. The key includes a front section and a rear section. A portion of the shield is located between the front and rear sections of the key to retain the key with the housing.

US Patent:

7699174, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Jun 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/768422

Inventors:

Jeffrey Wayne Allison - Etters PA, US
Ricardo Lee Koller - Lititz PA, US
Navin Kanjibhai Patel - Mechanicsburg PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

B65D 83/04

US Classification:

206531, 206532, 206534, 206807, 368 10

Abstract:

An inventory control system, comprising a blister pack having a pierceable sheet that includes a plurality of printed circuits overlying each of the compartments of the blister pack. The printed circuits are in electrical communication with a connector assembly, the connector assembly being in electrical communication with a removable header. The header is in communication with a microprocessor controlled device having a memory; wherein the microprocessor controlled device determines the contents of the blister pack. The blister pack and connector assembly are removed from the substantially fixed header so the contents can be distributed. As the contents are distributed from the blister pack, the printed circuits are broken. When the connector assembly is reattached to the blister pack, electrical signals transmitted through the connector assembly and the blister pack determines the number of broken circuits, indicative of the contents of the blister pack. The connector assembly is a reusable device that includes a board that provides for electrical communication between the header and the blister pack and also facilitates assembly and removal of the connector to the header.

US Patent:

20040147169, Jul 29, 2004

Filed:

Jan 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/352531

Inventors:

Jeffrey Allison - Etters PA, US
Brian Rohrbaugh - Glen Rock PA, US
Robert Evans - Bedford NH, US

International Classification:

H01R013/64

US Classification:

439/677000

Abstract:

Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.

US Patent:

20080091186, Apr 17, 2008

Filed:

Oct 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/549327

Inventors:

Jeffrey Wayne Allison - Etters PA, US

Assignee:

TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION - Middletown PA

International Classification:

A61B 18/14

US Classification:

606 32, 606 41

Abstract:

A shorting plate to accommodate multiple needles and provide a secure electrical connection. The plate provides an electrical charge to all needles of an electro surgical device with reduced time and costs in manufacturing. Protrusions formed in the apertures receive the surgical needles and make a secure electrical connection without a permanent connection.

US Patent:

20090254081, Oct 8, 2009

Filed:

Apr 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/099226

Inventors:

Jeffrey Wayne ALLISON - Etters PA, US
Keith Edwin MILLER - Manheim PA, US

Assignee:

TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION - Berwyn PA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
B23P 21/00

US Classification:

606 39, 29469

Abstract:

A surgical jaw assembly having a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached. The top and bottom portion having a base, a seal plate and a cover, the seal plate and base being in direct contact and being electrically common. The bottom portion having a blade that is stationary relative to the base and the top portion having an insert configured to receive the blade when the top portion and bottom portion are in a predetermined position. The cover is overmolded onto the base, securing the seal plate to the base on both the top portion and bottom portion.