This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Samtec Incorporated. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Christopher W. Shelly: Inventor of an RF Connector Mounting Design
Introduction
Christopher W. Shelly is an inventor based in New Albany, Indiana, and is associated with Samtec Incorporated. His work includes an invention addressing the alignment and mounting of electrical connectors on substrates. The available information credits him with 1 patent.
Latest Patents
Shelly’s listed patent, “RF Connector Mounting,” describes an electrical connector with a housing and an aligner. The aligner may be formed by the connector base or by an alignment peg. In one configuration, the connector base works with a corresponding fiducial to align the connector on a substrate’s mounting surface. In another, an alignment peg has an embossed portion that mates with a raised or recessed substrate feature, helping position the connector accurately.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects a practical focus on connector placement and alignment. By using features that correspond with substrate markings or contours, the design aims to help locate and mount an electrical connector properly.
Collaborations
Shelly’s listed coworkers include Kelly F. Garrison and Thomas A. Hall III. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration.
Conclusion
Christopher W. Shelly’s recorded patent work centers on an RF connector mounting design that uses complementary alignment features to position electrical connectors on substrates.
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