Dee A Werth

US Patent:

42721440, Jun 9, 1981

Filed:

Dec 18, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/104993

Inventors:

Robert W. Brush - Unadilla NY
Dee A. Werth - Nineveh NY
Alan L. Schildkraut - Sidney NY

Assignee:

The Bendix Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 13639

US Classification:

339 89R

Abstract:

An anti-rotation feature is disclosed for preventing inadvertent disconnection of electrical connector assemblies of the type including mating plug and receptacle shells positioned in mating relationship with a surrounding coupling nut which threadedly engages one of the members and axially engages the other to draw the same into mating relationship upon rotation of the coupling nut. An elongated rod or axle extends chordally across the interior bore of the coupling nut member, with an axially movable element positioned on the axle by a pair of centering springs. The movable element is in engagement with a series of serrations formed about the periphery of one of the electrical connector components so that the centering springs resist relative rotation between the coupling nut and connector component until the spring resistance is overcome to allow relative rotation between the coupling nut member and the connector components. The serration flank geometry is asymmetrical to enable easier rotation between the coupling nut member and connector components in the direction of rotation corresponding to coupling of the connector components. Different strength centering springs are also used in engagement on either side of the engagement element to also produce the difference in resistance to rotation.

US Patent:

45224587, Jun 11, 1985

Filed:

May 11, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/493486

Inventors:

Dee A. Werth - Bainbridge NY
Vincent A. Luca - Sidney NY

Assignee:

Allied Corporation - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H01R 1362

US Classification:

339 45M

Abstract:

A frangible pin (15) extends radially between interfitted first and second shell portions (21, 26) comprising an electrical connector assembly, the pin having a cross-sectional area sized to shear upon application of an external force so that the shells can break-away from one another.

US Patent:

45210640, Jun 4, 1985

Filed:

May 11, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/493497

Inventors:

Anthony W. Knapp - Laurens NY
Dee A. Werth - Bainbridge NY

Assignee:

Allied Corporation - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H01R 1362

US Classification:

339 45M

Abstract:

A flat, annular-shaped, seal member (50) comprised of a closed-cell elastomeric foam material is bonded to a radial collar (46) of a tubular adapter (43) mounted to an end portion (24) of a plug shell (20) carrying a slidable sleeve (40) and fixed retainer housing (34) coaxially therearound, an annular air space (S) between end portion (24) and sleeve (40) being sealed against the entry of moisture by a forward face of the seal member (50) and an outer annular margin (D) of the seal member (50) being deformably compressed, respectively, against the retainer housing (34) and the interior wall (41) of sleeve (40).

US Patent:

42576636, Mar 24, 1981

Filed:

Dec 7, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/101372

Inventors:

Robert W. Brush - Unadilla NY
Dee A. Werth - Nineveh NY
Alan L. Schildkraut - Sidney NY

Assignee:

The Bendix Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 1362

US Classification:

339 89M

Abstract:

An anti-vibration arrangement for resisting unthreading rotation between a coupling nut and mated components is disclosed, consisting of a deflectable mandrel extending in a radial plane chordally across an interior bore formed in the coupling nut, which mandrel mounts a slidable ball. The mandrel passes adjacent an outer surface portion of one of the electrical connector components defining a clearance space of a smaller dimension than the ball, while the ball is axially positioned in frictional engagement with the surface portion on either side of the clearance space. Rotation of the nut is resisted only minimally in a direction tending to move the ball away from the clearance space while tending to be wedged by rotation in the opposite direction. On exertion of a turning force in the wedging direction sufficient to cause deflection of the mandrel, the ball passes through the clearance space which results in greatly reduced resistance to continued rotation in that direction enabling ready uncoupling of the connector elements.

US Patent:

46390642, Jan 27, 1987

Filed:

Feb 28, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/834690

Inventors:

Anthony W. Knapp - Laurens NY
Dee A. Werth - Afton NY

Assignee:

Allied Corporation - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H01R 13623

US Classification:

339 89M

Abstract:

A spring member comprises a set of flat arcuate ring segments each having a flange portion extending perpendicularly from its opposite ends. The segments are assembled about a plug shoulder to resist rotation of a coupling nut thereabout only when each of a pair of connector shells are nearly mated, the segments being driven rearwardly by the receptacle and providing a substantially continuous 360. degree. metal-to-metal EMI shield between the forward end face of the receptacle and the plug shoulder when the shells are fully mated. The flange portions are driven into detents disposed in the coupling nut flange and resist rotation only near full mate.

US Patent:

48081280, Feb 28, 1989

Filed:

Apr 2, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/595761

Inventors:

Dee A. Werth - Bainbridge NY

Assignee:

Amphenol Corporation - Wallingford CT

International Classification:

H01R 13648

US Classification:

439610

Abstract:

A cylindrical sleeve (66) of electrically conductive, plastically deformable, material completes an electrical circuit path between the braid (46) of a cable (40) terminated to a back shell (30), the braid connected electrically to a ferrule (56), and the sleeve having a forward sleeve portion extending from an annular groove (62) of the ferrule and plastically deformed about the toothed end face (34) of the back shell (30) so as to axially overlap and completely cover the teeth and form a 360. degree. electrically conductive seal about the back shell at a location inwardly of the valleys (36) forming the teeth.

US Patent:

43879438, Jun 14, 1983

Filed:

Jun 30, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/279143

Inventors:

Dee A. Werth - Nineveh NY
Alan L. Schildkraut - Sidney NY
David W. MacAvoy - Bainbridge NY

Assignee:

The Bendix Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 1342

US Classification:

339 59R

Abstract:

The invention is an electrical connector assembly of the type having a housing (50); a rubber moisture sealing grommet (70) and a contact retaining insert assembly (10 and 20) characterized by a rear insert (10) having a plurality of passages (15) that contain resiliently and radially deflectable members (11) that include at the forward ends thereof a radially inwardly chamfered surface (13) and, rearwardly adjacent to the chamfered surface (13), a forwardly facing shoulder (12) to engage the rearwardly facing shoulder (31) of a contact (30) located in a passage; and a plurality of passages (22) and a front insert (20) each communicating with a respective forwardly facing shoulder (12) of the deflectable members (11) to enable a tool to be inserted into either the front passages (22) or rear passage (15) to engage and radially deflect the members (11) to release the contact (30) for removal from the rear of the connector.

US Patent:

44680775, Aug 28, 1984

Filed:

Sep 30, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/431994

Inventors:

Robert W. Brush - Unadilla NY
Dee A. Werth - Afton NY

Assignee:

The Bendix Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H01R 13629

US Classification:

339 89M

Abstract:

A plurality of longitudinally housed looped spring members (340) are pivotally supported by a wire (350) circumposed about a plurality of ratchet teeth (150) defining a contiguous succession of longitudinal peaks and valleys (154, 152) for interengagement, the spring members including a straight end portion (342) advanced around the peaks and valleys and a curved end portion (344) normally out of engagement with the ratchet teeth, the wire being supported in an annular groove (331) of a coupling nut (300) rotatably mounted to one shell (100) of an electrical connector assembly comprising a pair of shells (100, 200), the forward end face (222) of the second shell being drawn against the curved end portion (344) to drive the straight end portion (342) downwardly into the ratchet teeth when mating engagement has been achieved, the bias of the straight end portions (342) resisting rotation of the coupling nut.