Ralph W Martin

US Patent:

6626697, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Nov 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/289570

Inventors:

Ralph S. Martin - Mount Airy NC
Paul John Pepe - Winston-Salem NC
Kenneth C. Hall - Lafayette Hill PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corp. - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 300

US Classification:

439488, 439489, 3405682

Abstract:

A connector assembly comprising a housing having a jack interface that has a receptacle jack therein, which is configured to receive a plug. The connector assembly also includes a sensor bezel removably attachable to said jack interface. The sensor bezel includes an outer frame configured to engage the jack interface. The sensor bezel also includes jack cavities extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into said receptacle jack. A sensor array is secured to the outer frame proximate the jack cavities. The sensor array comprises a sensor contact overlaying the jack interface. The sensor contact is aligned with, and configured to engage, a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into the receptacle jack.

US Patent:

6882140, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Jun 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/458540

Inventors:

Michael Patrick Green - Mechanicsburg PA, US
Sam Denovich - Harrisburg PA, US
Paul John Pepe - Clemmons NC, US
Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US
Sheldon Easton Muir - Greensboro NC, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

G01R031/02
H01R009/26

US Classification:

3241581, 439716, 361823

Abstract:

A network sensing assembly is provided that includes an interface configured to receive a plurality of patch cords and a sensor element positioned proximate the interface. A plurality of contacts establish electrical connection to the sensor element when the patch cords are connected to the interface. At least one conductive element is attached to one of the patch cords and the sensor element. The conductive element is configured to couple more than one of the plurality of contacts when one of the patch cords is connected to the interface.

US Patent:

6976867, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Jan 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/766254

Inventors:

Jordi Gatnau Navarro - Barcelona, ES
Antoni Puell Olle′ - Barcelona, ES
Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US
Paul John Pepe - Clemmons NC, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics AMP Espana, S.A. - Barcelona

International Classification:

H01R003/00

US Classification:

439489

Abstract:

A connector assembly includes a housing having a jack interface. The jack interface has a receptacle jack therein, and the receptacle jack is configured to receive a plug. A sensor bezel is removably attachable to the jack interface, and the sensor bezel comprises a cavity extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into the receptacle jack. The sensor bezel includes a circuit board proximate the jack cavity. At least one sensor contact is aligned with, and configured to engage, a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into the receptacle jack. An interchangeable output cassette provides an output signal through the front or the rear of the connector assembly.

US Patent:

6988914, Jan 24, 2006

Filed:

Jun 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/464393

Inventors:

Paul John Pepe - Clemmons NC, US
Linda Ellen Bert - Camp Hill PA, US
Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 25/00

US Classification:

439638, 439 761

Abstract:

An electrical coupler includes a first housing having at least one receptacle jack. A second housing is coupled to the first housing, and the second housing includes at least a pair of receptacle jacks corresponding to the at least one receptacle jack. A splitter assembly extends between the first and second housing, and the splitter assembly includes a plurality of contacts located in each of the receptacle jacks. The splitter assembly includes a printed circuit board adapted to split input signals to said at least one receptacle jack to each of the pair of receptacle jacks. One of the first and second housings is adapted for mounting the coupler to a panel.

US Patent:

7195518, Mar 27, 2007

Filed:

May 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/119858

Inventors:

Linda Ellen Bert - Camp Hill PA, US
Sam Denovich - Harrisburg PA, US
Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US
Michael Patrick Green - Mechanicsburg PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 13/648

US Classification:

439608, 439290

Abstract:

A connector includes a housing having a mating end, a wire receiving end, and a longitudinal axis therethrough. The housing holds a plurality of contacts grouped in differential pairs and arranged about the axis. At least one shielding member is located within the housing. The shielding member isolates each differential contact pair from an adjacent differential contact pair. An organizer is configured for attachment to the wire receiving end of the housing. The organizer defines a central opening that receives a plurality of signal wires carrying differential signals. The organizer includes a plurality of wire guides arranged about and extending radially outward from the central opening. The wire guides receive the signal wires.

US Patent:

7404739, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Feb 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/707612

Inventors:

Linda Ellen Sheilds - Camp Hill PA, US
Sam Denovich - Harrisburg PA, US
Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US
Michael Patrick Green - Mechanicsburg PA, US
Paul John Pepe - Clemmons NC, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 13/648

US Classification:

439608, 439290

Abstract:

A connector includes a housing having a mating end, a wire receiving end and a longitudinal axis therethrough. The housing holds a plurality of contacts grouped in pairs and arranged about the axis. At least one shielding member is located within the housing. The at least one shielding member isolates each contact pair from an adjacent contact pair. An organizer is configured for attachment to the wire receiving end of the housing. The organizer defines a central opening that receives a plurality of signal wires. The organizer includes a plurality of wire guides arranged about the central opening. Each wire guide receives one of the signal wires.

US Patent:

7534963, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Jan 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/972430

Inventors:

Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US
Joseph Edward Geniac - Greensboro NC, US
Richard Speer - Kernersville NC, US
Michael Thomas Gromko - Greensboro NC, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01B 11/02

US Classification:

174113R, 174117 F

Abstract:

A low-profile cable is provided and includes a body having upper and lower portions that extend a length of the body and also having opposite sidewalls joining the upper and lower portions to one another. The cable also includes passages that are located between the sidewalls. The passages extend the length of the body and are configured to receive at least one twisted pair of conductors. Also, the cable includes a load-bearing structural section that spans between the upper and lower portions. The structural section includes opposing wall supports separated by a pocket channel therebetween. The structural section is configured to support the upper and lower portions and substantially resist deformation of the passages when external forces are induced onto at least one of the upper and lower portions.

US Patent:

7544077, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Feb 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/028674

Inventors:

Ralph Sykes Martin - Mount Airy NC, US
Sarah Jean Jones - Oxford NC, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 4/60

US Classification:

439215, 200 16 R

Abstract:

A power distribution system includes a plurality of circuits each configured to supply power, wherein the power distribution system includes a plurality of power modules. A first power control device is connected to each of the circuits and is configured to supply power to a first sub-set of the power modules from a first of the circuits. A second power control device is connected to each of the circuits and is configured to supply power to a second sub-set of the power modules that is different than the first sub-set of power modules. The second power control device is configured to supply power from a second of the circuits.