公开(公告)号：US07942680B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12473771

申请日：2009-05-28

Applicant: Alan Robert MacDougall ,  Steven J. Millard ,  Brian Patrick Costello

Inventor： Alan Robert MacDougall ,  Steven J. Millard ,  Brian Patrick Costello

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R31/08 ,  H01R12/7088 ,  H01R12/721

Abstract: A socket connector includes a housing having a mating interface configured to mate with an electronic component and a mounting interface configured to mount to a circuit board. Signal contacts are held by the housing and extend between the mating interface and the mounting interface. Power contacts are held by the housing and extend between the mating interface and the mounting interface. The power contacts are configured to transmit power from the circuit board to the electronic component. Each of the power contacts have at least one commoning element. A metallic power plate is coupled to the commoning elements of a plurality of the power contacts to electrically common the power contacts to one another.

Abstract translation: 插座连接器包括具有被配置为与电子部件配合的配合接口和配置成安装到电路板的安装接口的壳体。 信号触点由壳体保持，并在配合接口和安装接口之间延伸。 电源触点由壳体保持，并在配合接口和安装接口之间延伸。 电源触点被配置为将电力从电路板传送到电子部件。 每个电源触点具有至少一个共用元件。 金属功率板耦合到多个电源触头的共用元件，以将功率触点彼此电共同。

公开(公告)号：US20110021077A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12898166

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: David Allison Trout ,  James Lee Fedder ,  Juli S. Olenick ,  Steven J. Millard

Inventor： David Allison Trout ,  James Lee Fedder ,  Juli S. Olenick ,  Steven J. Millard

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/113 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6473

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing and substantially identical contacts. The housing is configured to mate with a mating connector. The contacts are arranged in a plurality of sets in the housing. The contacts are configured to electrically couple with the mating connector. Each set of contacts is arranged to communicate a different type of data signal with the mating connector. Optionally, the contacts are formed as substantially identical pins. The different sets of contacts may concurrently communicate the different types of data signals.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括壳体和基本相同的接触件。 壳体配置成与配合连接器配合。 接触件在壳体中以多个组布置。 触头配置成与配合连接器电耦合。 每组触点被布置成与配合连接器通信不同类型的数据信号。 可选地，触点形成为基本相同的销。 不同的触点组可以同时传送不同类型的数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US5303387A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-12

申请号：US881012

申请日：1992-05-08

Applicant: Steven J. Millard ,  Bret A. Matz ,  Hemant K. R. Kumar ,  Kalampukattussery C. Babu

Inventor： Steven J. Millard ,  Bret A. Matz ,  Hemant K. R. Kumar ,  Kalampukattussery C. Babu

IPC: H04L12/42

CPC classification number: H04L12/42

Abstract: An arrangement whereby a passive line concentrator (100) can be connected in a managed token ring network includes a special concentrator port (200) in an active concentrator (10) which is adapted to have inserted the ring-in port (130) of the passive line concentrator. The special concentrator port of the active concentrator supplies a small phantom current to the passive concentrator, which returns the phantom current only if it has at least one active port. Detection of the returned phantom current controls insertion of the special concentrator port into the network.

Abstract translation: 无源集线器（100）可以连接在被管理的令牌环网络中的布置包括主动集中器（10）中的专用集中器端口（200），其适于将 无源线路集线器。 主动集中器的特殊集中器端口向无源集中器提供小型幻象电流，只有当至少有一个活动端口时才返回幻象电流。 检测返回的幻象电流控制将特殊浓缩器端口插入网络。

公开(公告)号：US08070514B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12898166

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: David Allison Trout ,  James Lee Fedder ,  Juli S. Olenick ,  Steven J. Millard

Inventor： David Allison Trout ,  James Lee Fedder ,  Juli S. Olenick ,  Steven J. Millard

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/113 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6473

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing and substantially identical contacts. The housing is configured to mate with a mating connector. The contacts are arranged in a plurality of sets in the housing. The contacts are configured to electrically couple with the mating connector. Each set of contacts is arranged to communicate a different type of data signal with the mating connector. Optionally, the contacts are formed as substantially identical pins. The different sets of contacts may concurrently communicate the different types of data signals.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括壳体和基本相同的接触件。 壳体配置成与配合连接器配合。 接触件在壳体中以多个组布置。 触头配置成与配合连接器电耦合。 每组触点被布置成与配合连接器通信不同类型的数据信号。 可选地，触点形成为基本相同的销。 不同的触点组可以同时传送不同类型的数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US07896698B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12352159

申请日：2009-01-12

Applicant: David Allison Trout ,  James Lee Fedder ,  Juli S. Olenick ,  Steven J. Millard

Inventor： David Allison Trout ,  James Lee Fedder ,  Juli S. Olenick ,  Steven J. Millard

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/113 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6473

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing and substantially identical contacts. The housing is configured to mate with a mating connector. The contacts are arranged in a plurality of sets in the housing. The contacts are configured to electrically couple with the mating connector. Each set of contacts is arranged to communicate a different type of data signal with the mating connector. Optionally the contacts are formed as substantially identical pins. The different sets of contacts may concurrently communicate the different types of data signals.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括壳体和基本相同的接触件。 壳体配置成与配合连接器配合。 接触件在壳体中以多个组布置。 触头配置成与配合连接器电耦合。 每组触点被布置成与配合连接器通信不同类型的数据信号。 可选地，触头形成为基本相同的销。 不同的触点组可以同时传送不同类型的数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US07794233B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US12481210

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Steven J. Millard ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner

Inventor： Steven J. Millard ,  Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger ,  Richard Elof Hamner

IPC: H01R9/09

CPC classification number: G06F1/185 ,  H01R12/62 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R12/82 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K1/148 ,  H05K2201/044 ,  H05K2201/10189

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly couples a circuit board with at least one of a motherboard and a backplane board. The connector assembly includes a connector and a flexible circuit member. The connector has a mating interface and a mounting interface. The mating interface electrically couples the connector with the circuit board. The mounting interface secures the connector to the motherboard. The flexible circuit member electrically interconnects the mating and mounting interfaces with one another and with at least one of the motherboard and the backplane board. The flexible circuit member electrically interconnects the circuit board with the backplane board via a conductive pathway that bypasses the motherboard.

Abstract translation: 电连接器组件将电路板与主板和背板中的至少一个耦合。 连接器组件包括连接器和柔性电路部件。 连接器具有配合接口和安装接口。 配合接口将连接器与电路板电耦合。 安装接口将连接器固定在主板上。 柔性电路构件将配合和安装接口彼此电连接并且与主板和底板中的至少一个电互连。 柔性电路部件经由绕过主板的导电路径将电路板与背板电互连。

公开(公告)号：US20100227482A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12400527

申请日：2009-03-09

Applicant: ALAN ROBERT MACDOUGALL ,  STEVEN J. MILLARD ,  JAMES A. LEIDY

Inventor： ALAN ROBERT MACDOUGALL ,  STEVEN J. MILLARD ,  JAMES A. LEIDY

IPC: H01R12/00 ,  H01R13/02

CPC classification number: H01R12/716 ,  H01R13/24

Abstract: An electrical contact includes a conductor extending along a length between a tail and a tip. The conductor has a front mating interface configured to be engaged by a mating component such that the conductor is deflected rearwardly by the mating component. A mechanical support beam is disposed along a rear of the conductor and is configured to provide mechanical support for the conductor to resist rearward deflection of the conductor. Electrical conductivity of the conductor is greater than electrical conductivity of the mechanical support beam. Mechanical strength of the mechanical support beam is greater than mechanical strength of the conductor. Optionally, a flexible substrate may be provided between the conductor and the mechanical support beam, where the conductor has a length that extends along at least a portion of the length of the conductor. The flexible substrate may have first and second sides with the first side being secured to the conductor and the second side being secured to the mechanical support beam.

Abstract translation: 电接触包括沿着尾部和尖端之间的长度延伸的导体。 导体具有被配置成由配合部件接合的前配合接口，使得导体被配合部件向后偏转。 机械支撑梁沿着导体的后部设置，并且被配置为为导体提供机械支撑以阻止导体的向后偏转。 导体的导电性大于机械支撑梁的导电性。 机械支撑梁的机械强度大于导体的机械强度。 可选地，柔性基板可以设置在导体和机械支撑梁之间，其中导体具有沿导体长度的至少一部分延伸的长度。 柔性基板可以具有第一和第二侧面，第一侧面固定到导体，第二侧面固定在机械支撑梁上。

公开(公告)号：US06964583B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10779241

申请日：2004-02-13

Applicant: John Francis D'Ambrosia ,  Steven J. Millard ,  Michael Warren Fogg

Inventor： John Francis D'Ambrosia ,  Steven J. Millard ,  Michael Warren Fogg

IPC: H01R12/16 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6474 ,  H01R13/6477

Abstract: A high speed signal connector having a plurality of signal conductors disposed within the housing and a ground bus or plane disposed within the housing and including a plurality of coextensive layers of different conductive materials including at least a first conductive base layer having predetermined conductivity and permeability and a second conductive top layer have predetermined conductivity and permeability. A multiple layer common ground provides for improved current flow within the common ground so as to minimize cross talk between signal contacts. As a result, the present invention provides a connector for high frequency signal transmission which exhibits an attenuation characteristic which is substantially independent of frequency within a predetermined and selectable frequency range and which permits the tailoring of the attenuation and phase response of the connector as a function of frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种高速信号连接器，其具有设置在壳体内的多个信号导体和设置在壳体内的接地母线或平面，并且包括多个不同导电材料的共同延伸层，至少包括具有预定导电性和磁导率的第一导电基底层， 第二导电顶层具有预定的导电性和导磁率。 多层公共地面提供公共地面内改善的电流，从而最小化信号触点之间的串扰。 结果，本发明提供了一种用于高频信号传输的连接器，其具有在预定和可选择的频率范围内基本上与频率无关的衰减特性，并且允许调整连接器的衰减和相位响应作为功能 的频率。

公开(公告)号：US08241068B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12871157

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Steven J. Millard ,  Megha Shanbhag ,  Steven Lee Flickinger ,  Brian Williams ,  Kasthuri Sankar Damodhara

Inventor： Steven J. Millard ,  Megha Shanbhag ,  Steven Lee Flickinger ,  Brian Williams ,  Kasthuri Sankar Damodhara

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  H01R33/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6461 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: A pluggable connector that includes a connector housing having mating and loading ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The connector housing includes an insert cavity that opens to the mating end. The pluggable connector also includes a plug insert that is disposed within the insert cavity. The plug insert has an air core that extends in a direction along the longitudinal axis. The pluggable connector also including first and second differential pairs that extend along the longitudinal axis through the plug insert. Each of the first and second differential pairs includes two mating contacts that extend parallel to each other. The air core is located directly between the first and second differential pairs to control the electromagnetic coupling between the first and second differential pairs.

Abstract translation: 一种可插拔连接器，其包括具有配合和装载端的连接器壳体和在其间延伸的纵向轴线。 连接器壳体包括向配合端开口的插入腔。 可插拔连接器还包括设置在插入腔内的插头插入件。 插头插件具有沿着纵向轴线的方向延伸的空气芯。 可插拔连接器还包括沿着纵向轴线延伸穿过插头插入件的第一和第二差分对。 第一和第二差分对中的每一个包括彼此平行延伸的两个配合触点。 空芯直接位于第一和第二差动对之间，以控制第一和第二差动对之间的电磁耦合。

公开(公告)号：US08231390B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US12818770

申请日：2010-06-18

Applicant: Steven J. Millard ,  Dustin G. Rowe ,  Bruce A. Champion ,  Justin A. Pickel

Inventor： Steven J. Millard ,  Dustin G. Rowe ,  Bruce A. Champion ,  Justin A. Pickel

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/366 ,  H05K1/0231 ,  H05K1/025 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K3/4691 ,  H05K2201/044 ,  H05K2201/09481

Abstract: A flexible circuit is provided. The flexible circuit includes a circuit board mating end and a flexible body extending from the circuit board mating end. A conductive pathway extends through the flexible body to electrically couple circuit boards. A connector pad is positioned on the circuit board mating end. The conductive pathway electrically engages the connector pad. The connector pad is configured to electrically couple the flexible circuit to one of the circuit boards. A layer of uncured material extends between the connector pad and the conductive pathway. The layer of uncured material increases an impedance of the connector pad.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个灵活的电路。 柔性电路包括电路板配合端和从电路板配合端延伸的柔性体。 导电通路延伸穿过柔性体以电耦合电路板。 连接器垫位于电路板配合端。 导电通路电连接连接器垫。 连接器焊盘被配置为将柔性电路电耦合到电路板之一。 一层未固化的材料在连接器焊盘和导电通路之间延伸。 未固化的材料层增加了连接器焊盘的阻抗。