CHRISTOPHER LISLE BOLKAN
Pilots at Mcdonald Dr, Pasco, WA

License number
Washington A4334913
Issued Date
Dec 2015
Expiration Date
Dec 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
450 Mcdonald Dr, Pasco, WA 99301

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Electrical Connector Locking System

US Patent:
7374448, May 20, 2008
Filed:
Nov 3, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/592378
Inventors:
David L Jepsen - Kennewick WA, US
Christopher Lisle Bolkan - Pasco WA, US
Richard A Villarreal - West Richland WA, US
Arlee Clayton Swensen - West Richland WA, US
Assignee:
Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. - Kennewick WA
International Classification:
H01R 13/62
US Classification:
439350, 439357
Abstract:
A locking mechanism for electrical connectors is disclosed. The locking mechanism comprises one or more sockets affixed to one of a pair of electrical connectors, e. g. , a male electrical connector, and one or more mating studs affixed to the other of the pair of electrical connectors, e. g. , a female electrical connector. The sockets lockingly engage the studs when the pair of electrical connectors are connected. The sockets are affixed to the male electrical by ribs, which form part of elongate socket fittings that also include the sockets, and socket fitting retainers. The studs are affixed to the female electrical connector by threads.