Michael J Gardner

US Patent:

6592401, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Feb 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/080735

Inventors:

Michael J. Gardner - Geneva IL
Jerry D. Kachlic - Glen Ellyn IL
Scott D. Sommers - Naperville IL

Assignee:

Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 1373

US Classification:

439544, 439101, 4399241

Abstract:

A connector is capable of mating with a backplane. The connector includes a housing having at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the housing transmits a first transmission to the backplane and the second portion of the housing transmits a second transmission through the backplane without transmitting the second transmission to the backplane.

US Patent:

6595801, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

May 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/866395

Inventors:

Russell J. Leonard - Naperville IL
Michael J. Gardner - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 13648

US Classification:

439607

Abstract:

A shielded electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having a forward mating end and a rearward end. A front ESD shield is disposed about the exterior of at least a substantial portion of the forward mating end of the dielectric housing. A rear EMI shield is disposed about the exterior of at least a substantial portion of the rearward end of the dielectric housing. The front ESD shield is electrically isolated from the rear EMI shield by an outwardly projecting portion of the dielectric housing physically separating the shields. The shielded electrical connector is adapted for mating with a complementary mating connector which includes a peripheral metal shield. A latch arm is folded back from a forward end of the peripheral metal shield of the mating connector for engaging a latch member inside the forward mating end of the dielectric housing of the shielded electrical connector.

US Patent:

7222394, May 29, 2007

Filed:

Mar 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/074551

Inventors:

Michael J. Gardner - Hudson OH, US

Assignee:

Halex/Scott Fetzer Company - Bedford OH

International Classification:

F16L 5/00
H02G 3/22

US Classification:

16 21, 411182

Abstract:

A one piece plastic stud bushing having a body forming an opening through the bushing, a flange at one end, flexible holding tabs on opposite sides of the opening, the holding tabs having shoulders spaced from the flange a distance sufficient to receive a range of metal thicknesses, and spring tabs on opposite sides of the opening angled away from the flange to engage the stud surface opposite to the surface next to the holding tab shoulders.

US Patent:

7432452, Oct 7, 2008

Filed:

Nov 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/557994

Inventors:

Michael J. Gardner - Hudson OH, US

Assignee:

Halex/Scott Fetzer Company - Bedford OH

International Classification:

H02G 3/18

US Classification:

174650, 174665, 174663, 174680, 16 21, 16 22, 439939

Abstract:

In a snap-in electrical connector for attaching helical metal cable and conduit to a junction box or the like, the connector having the locking ring with flexible tabs engageable with the cable/conduit, the improvement wherein the tabs have legs angled inwardly of the ring at specified angles, tips that form specified angles with the legs, and tip ends that are biased relative to the legs in the same direction. The specified angles of the legs, tips and tip ends provide improved pull-out strength, electrical conductivity and stability for a wide range of sizes and types of cable and conduit, including metal clad cable, armored cable, and flexible metal conduit, made of aluminum and steel.

US Patent:

7883380, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Apr 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/760364

Inventors:

Michael J. Gardner - Hudson OH, US
Glenn A. Baker - Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

Halex Co./a Scott-Fetzer Company - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01R 4/50

US Classification:

439772

Abstract:

A wire coupling device which may be used joining at least a separate first wire and second wire comprising: a housing having at least a first port and a second port, each port configured to receive a separate wire; a camming member disposed between the at least first and second ports, the camming member rotatable between a first, open position and a second, closed position, where the camming member provides electrical contact between the at least first wire and second wire when in the second, closed position.

US Patent:

7918374, Apr 5, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/944607

Inventors:

Michael Gardner - Hudson OH, US
Glenn A. Baker - Cleveland OH, US
Mirko Champa - North Olmsted OH, US
Jim Bias - Cypress TX, US
Jeff Sutherland - Mogadore OH, US

Assignee:

HALEX/Scott Fetzer Company - Bedford Heights OH

International Classification:

B25C 1/061

US Classification:

227130, 227 2, 227 5

Abstract:

The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.

US Patent:

8192210, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Apr 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/081142

Inventors:

Michael J. Gardner - Hudson OH, US
Glenn A. Baker - Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

Halex Co./a Scott-Fetzer Company - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01R 13/648

US Classification:

439100

Abstract:

A ground clamp kit may include a first clamp having a wire reception member suitable to receive and electrically connect to an associated electrical wire to be grounded and a second clamp. Each clamp may be suitable to be clamped to an associated grounding component. The ground clamp kit may also include an electric conductor that electrically connects the first clamp to the second clamp.

US Patent:

8220757, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Apr 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/760443

Inventors:

Michael J. Gardner - Hudson OH, US

Assignee:

Halex Co. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F16L 3/00

US Classification:

248 58, 248 681, 248 677, 248 741

Abstract:

A conduit hanger may include a retaining portion with two walls and a connecting member that is adjustable between: (1) a first condition where an object is enclosed between the two walls; and, (2) a second condition where the object is not enclosed.