John J Knoll

US Patent:

7481664, Jan 27, 2009

Filed:

Jun 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/137737

Inventors:

John K. Knoll - Lebanon PA, US
Dominic A. Farole - Hummelstown PA, US
Timothy M. Beck - York Haven PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Berwyn PA

International Classification:

H01R 13/627

US Classification:

439359

Abstract:

An electrical connector assembly is disclosed. A rectangular plug and rectangular receptacle engage to provide a sealed and durable connector. The electrical connector assembly provides electric, fluid, data and other suitable information suitable for surgical, medical or other device applications. A latch is used to secure the plug with the receptacle and prevent the plug from being easily removed from the receptacle. The connector is substantially sealed to prevent fluid, dust particles and/or other matter from entering the components and damaging the connector assembly.

US Patent:

7632126, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

May 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/126716

Inventors:

Dominic Anthony Farole - Hummelstown PA, US
Keith Edwin Miller - Manheim PA, US
Kenneth R. Gleason - Harrisburg PA, US
John K. Knoll - Lebanon PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Berwyn PA

International Classification:

H01R 13/00

US Classification:

439314

Abstract:

A high density electrical interconnect is disclosed that uses a bayonet action to mate a plug having a plurality of contacts to receptacle having a plurality of spring contacts. The plurality of contacts may be a plurality of pin contacts, printed circuit board traces, or flexible film contacts. The spring contacts are preloaded to reduce the insertion force required to mate the plug and receptacle.