Patents by Inventor James A. Rickrode

James A. Rickrode 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).

  • Connector centering device and method for using
    Patent number: 4509258
    Abstract: A connector centering device comprises a plate having a projection along which a centering member extends. Legs extend outwardly from the projection and include openings to receive a small number of electrical contacts of an electrical connector therein. The legs with the electrical contacts in the openings and the projection in the shell with the centering member engaging the walls of the shell centers the electrical connector in the opening whereupon the connector is secured in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Ronald P. Locati, James A. Rickrode