Roger J Stephenson

US Patent:

40593320, Nov 22, 1977

Filed:

Feb 17, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/769583

Inventors:

John J. Phillips - Rolling Hills CA
Roger Stephenson - Woodland Hills CA

Assignee:

G & H Technology, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H01R 1354

US Classification:

339113R

Abstract:

A multi-contact electrical connector having a plug section and a receptacle section is provided with a breech lock for releasably securing the separate sections of the connector together. Toggle action biasing means such as a conical disc spring and high lead threads with a predetermined amount of lost motion therein insure a "snap-action" mating and unmating of the two sections and the parts thereof as the breech lock is set and unset. This prevents a "false mating" and insures that the connector will always be either fully and completely mated or unmated. A short pin or remote mate monitor contact is included whereby the condition of the connector can be automatically and/or remotely monitored.

US Patent:

51836980, Feb 2, 1993

Filed:

Mar 7, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/666026

Inventors:

Roger C. Stephenson - Woodland Hills CA
Hugh M. Hyatt - Camarillo CA

Assignee:

G & H Technology, Inc. - Camarillo CA

International Classification:

B32B 900

US Classification:

428209

Abstract:

An arrangement for protection of electrical equipment from electrical overstress pulses or transients using an electrical coupling to ground through a non-linear resistance having a high resistance at normal voltages and a very low resistance in response to an excessively high voltage pulse of transient, wherein the non-liner resistance is interposed between two contraposed faces of two electrodes, and at least one of said electrodes is a thin planar element whose said face is a thin edge of the planar element.

US Patent:

43623484, Dec 7, 1982

Filed:

Jul 3, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/165648

Inventors:

Roger C. Stephenson - Woodland Hills CA
Dale T. Chaput - Yorba Linda CA

Assignee:

Automation Industries, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

H01R 13629
H01R 13658

US Classification:

339 75M

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a multi-contact electrical connector, especially a flat pack connector. The housings for plug and receptacle are X-ray absorbent metal to substantially decrease X-ray penetration. The receptacle face has perforations in the housing metal of dimensions to function as an EMI Grid to shield against RFI entry through the wave guide perforations. Also the perforations are long enough to substantially shield the sockets from X-rays striking the perforations at an angle. The plug and receptacle are locked in mated relation by collet fingertips which close to a ball shape for entry and exit from a receptacle recess, and open wide to a diameter larger than the entry/exit opening in the recess to lock the plug and receptacle in the mated position. A spring loaded plunger rod maintains the locked position. The tug of a lanyard releases the spring load and the fingertips close, are pulled out of the recess by another spring, unlocking the connector and also separating the receptacle from the plug.

US Patent:

45317984, Jul 30, 1985

Filed:

Mar 29, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/363253

Inventors:

Robert Baur - Los Angeles CA
Ralph T. Iversen - Granada Hills CA
Roger C. Stephenson - Woodland Hills CA

Assignee:

Automation Industries, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

H01R 1354

US Classification:

339 75M

Abstract:

To prevent possible misalignment of the various parts of a plug and receptacle connector, if the coupling ring is inadvertently rotated before the receptacle is in full position, there is provided an interlock sleeve. This sleeve is spring-loaded and positioned between the coupling ring and the plug outer surface. Internal and external keys incorporated within the sleeve prevent inadvertent rotation of the coupling ring until the receptacle has made entry into the plug sufficiently to key both the coupling ring and plug shell.

US Patent:

45989699, Jul 8, 1986

Filed:

Dec 12, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/680920

Inventors:

Roger C. Stephenson - Woodland Hills CA

Assignee:

Automation Industries, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

H01R 1346

US Classification:

339143R

Abstract:

The cable shield is removed for a short distance from the end cable wire to be inserted into a contact. A generally circular plate has a flange permitting receipt within the connector part shell and a circumferential spring for insuring continuous electrical contact. A plurality of openings are formed in the plate which align with the individual openings in the connector insert. Each plate opening includes a hollow cylindrical metal tube affixed therein with an internal bore enabling receipt of a cable wire with shield and cladding. A leaf spring contact electrode is secured to the wire shield spaced from the cable wire end and lies within the hollow tube, the prepared end of the wire passing out the other end of the tube for receipt within a contact. The plate with tubes is then fitted within the connector part shell providing termination.