Patents by Inventor Glenn J. Pontius
Glenn J. Pontius has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7225530Abstract: A connector press provides for learning a specified connector pressed position, adjusting a force based threshold, and simultaneously pressing multiple connector types into a circuit board. The force based threshold may be adjusted via a slider bar on a user interface. The specified pressed position may be learned by measuring and storing a position or force value, upon the user causing the press to press the connector into a circuit board. A total force based threshold may be determined in order to simultaneously press multiple connector types. The total force based threshold may be based upon quantities and pressing forces of each of the connectors types. Further, the press may provide near capacity pressing force, even with an asymmetrical load, by including linear guides.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.Inventors: W. John Ravert, Jr., Anthony A. Staub, Gary A. Hitz, Glenn J. Pontius
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Patent number: 6834428Abstract: A connector press provides for learning a specified connector pressed position, adjusting a force based threshold, and simultaneously pressing multiple connector types into a circuit board. The force based threshold may be adjusted via a slider bar on a user interface. The specified pressed position may be learned by measuring and storing a position or force value, upon the user causing the press to press the connector into a circuit board. A total force based threshold may be determined in order to simultaneously press multiple connector types. The total force based threshold may be based upon quantities and pressing forces of each of the connectors types. Further, the press may provide near capacity pressing force, even with an asymmetrical load, by including linear guides.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.Inventors: W. John Ravert, Jr., Anthony A. Staub, Gary A. Hitz, Glenn J. Pontius
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Publication number: 20030200653Abstract: A connector press provides for learning a specified connector pressed position, adjusting a force based threshold, and simultaneously pressing multiple connector types into a circuit board. The force based threshold may be adjusted via a slider bar on a user interface. The specified pressed position may be learned by measuring and storing a position or force value, upon the user causing the press to press the connector into a circuit board. A total force based threshold may be determined in order to simultaneously press multiple connector types. The total force based threshold may be based upon quantities and pressing forces of each of the connectors types. Further, the press may provide near capacity pressing force, even with an asymmetrical load, by including linear guides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: W. John Ravert, Anthony A. Staub, Gary A. Hitz, Glenn J. Pontius
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Publication number: 20020152854Abstract: An electrical connector housing cutting apparatus comprising a guide and a rotating cutting member. The guide is adapted to slidably support an electrical connector housing along a linear movement path. The rotating cutting member is movable into and out of the movement path. The cutting member has an axis of rotation generally parallel to a direction of movement of the electrical connector housing along the movement path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: R. Douglas Sheaffer, Glenn J. Pontius, W. John Ravert, Gary A. Hitz
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Patent number: 6230392Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for mounting an electrical connector on a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board is initially positioned on locating projections on a tooling plate. Eyelets are positioned in hold down apertures in the connector. The hold down apertures initially engage the locating projections to align the connector pins with pin receiving apertures on the printed wiring board. Engagement continues until the pins are positioned in the apertures and the lower end of the eyelet is deformed to engage the innerside of the down aperture and the lower side of the printed wiring board.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Clark, David C. Horchier, Stuart C. Stoner, Glenn J. Pontius, William K. Nailor, III
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Patent number: 6038762Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for mounting an electrical connector on a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board is initially positioned on locating projections on a tooling plate. Eyelets are positioned in hold down apertures in the connector. The hold down apertures initially engage the locating projections to align the connector pins with pin receiving apertures on the printed wiring board. Engagement continues until the pins are positioned in the apertures and the lower end of the eyelet is deformed to engage the innerside of the down aperture and the lower side of the printed wiring board.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Clark, David C. Horchler, Stuart C. Stoner, Glenn J. Pontius, William K. Nailor, III
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Patent number: 5815917Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for mounting an electrical connector on a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board is initially positioned on locating projections on a tooling plate. Eyelets are positioned in hold down apertures in the connector. The hold down apertures initially engage the locating projections to align the connector pins with pin receiving apertures on the printed wiring board. Engagement continues until the pins are positioned in the apertures and the lower end of the eyelet is deformed to engage the innerside of the down aperture and the lower side of the printed wiring board.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1995Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Clark, David C. Horchler, Stuart C. Stoner, Glenn J. Pontius, William K. Nailor, III
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Patent number: 5504989Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-row right angle connector and a press block for installing the connector on a mounting substrate without soldering the contact pins. The connector legs comprise "eye of the needle" compliant interfaces that make electrical contact with the interior surfaces of the substrate's plated through holes. The press block is designed for use with a four-row right angle receptacle and locates rows 2, 3, and 4 on respective true grid positions and serves as a means for transmitting force from an external press to the contact pin tails. The contact tails in rows 2, 3, and 4 have a T-shaped shoulder that is pressed into a pocket in the press block. The insertion force is applied to the pins in row 1 by a corner having a radius matching the radius of the row 1 tails.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1995Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Clark, Glenn J. Pontius
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Patent number: 5453016Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-row right angle connector and a press block for installing the connector on a mounting substrate without soldering the contact pins. The connector legs comprise "eye of the needle" compliant interfaces that make electrical contact with the interior surfaces of the substrate's plated through holes. The press block is designed for use with a four-row right angle receptacle and locates rows 2, 3, and 4 on respective true grid positions and serves as a means for transmitting force from an external press to the contact pin tails. The contact tails in rows 2, 3, and 4 have a T-shaped shoulder that is pressed into a pocket in the press block. The insertion force is applied to the pins in row 1 by a corner having a radius matching the radius of the row 1 tails.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1994Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Berg Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Clark, Glenn J. Pontius