Patents by Inventor Justin S. McClellan
Justin S. McClellan 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: 8348680Abstract: A removable daughter card assembly including a circuit board having a leading edge. The daughter card assembly also includes connector modules that are configured to be mounted to the circuit board proximate to the leading edge. The connector modules face in an insertion direction for engaging corresponding mating connectors when advanced in the insertion direction. The card assembly also includes an elongated stiffener that is configured to be mounted to the circuit board. The stiffener includes a plurality of support walls and a bridge member that couples to each one of the support walls. The support walls are secured to the circuit board. The bridge member extends substantially parallel to and proximate to the leading edge and is dimensioned to prevent bowing along the leading edge. At least two of the support walls comprise alignment features that are configured to engage corresponding guide features of a communication system.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Justin S. McClellan, Jeffrey B. McClinton, James L. Fedder
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Patent number: 8325493Abstract: An alignment pin is provided. The alignment pin includes an alignment member that is configured to extend from a surface of a circuit board. The alignment member has a flange that engages an electronic module. The flange aligns and retains the electronic module on the circuit board. A coupling member extends from the alignment member. The coupling member is configured to be through hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member has a retention feature that creates a press-fit between a surface of the aperture and the coupling member. The coupling member has a cross-sectional width at the retention feature that is greater than a diameter of the aperture. The retention feature accommodates a press-fit with apertures having different diameters.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Justin S. McClellan, Nathan W. Swanger, James Lee Fedder, Lee Andrew Barkus
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Publication number: 20120295452Abstract: A removable daughter card assembly including a circuit board having a leading edge. The daughter card assembly also includes connector modules that are configured to be mounted to the circuit board proximate to the leading edge. The connector modules face in an insertion direction for engaging corresponding mating connectors when advanced in the insertion direction. The card assembly also includes an elongated stiffener that is configured to be mounted to the circuit board. The stiffener includes a plurality of support walls and a bridge member that couples to each one of the support walls. The support walls are secured to the circuit board. The bridge member extends substantially parallel to and proximate to the leading edge and is dimensioned to prevent bowing along the leading edge. At least two of the support walls comprise alignment features that are configured to engage corresponding guide features of a communication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: JUSTIN S. MCCLELLAN, JEFFREY B. MCCLINTON, JAMES L. FEDDER
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Patent number: 8092230Abstract: An alignment frame is provided. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together to form a base. The base is configured to surround an electronic module to provide a protective cover for the electronic module. The base includes corners formed at intersections of the frame members. An alignment member is positioned on at least one corner of the base. The alignment member is configured to align an electronic module with respect to an electrical connector on a circuit board. A coupling member extends from at least one corner of the base. The coupling member is configured to be through-hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member includes a retention feature configured to create a press-fit with an inner surface of the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Nathan W. Swanger, Justin S. McClellan
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Publication number: 20110317375Abstract: An alignment pin is provided. The alignment pin includes an alignment member that is configured to extend from a surface of a circuit board. The alignment member has a flange that engages an electronic module. The flange aligns and retains the electronic module on the circuit board. A coupling member extends from the alignment member. The coupling member is configured to be through hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member has a retention feature that creates a press-fit between a surface of the aperture and the coupling member. The coupling member has a cross-sectional width at the retention feature that is greater than a diameter of the aperture. The retention feature accommodates a press-fit with apertures having different diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: JUSTIN S. MCCLELLAN, NATHAN W. SWANGER, JAMES LEE FEDDER, LEE ANDREW BARKUS
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Publication number: 20110306219Abstract: An alignment frame is provided. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together to form a base. The base is configured to surround an electronic module to provide a protective cover for the electronic module. The base includes corners formed at intersections of the frame members. An alignment member is positioned on at least one corner of the base. The alignment member is configured to align an electronic module with respect to an electrical connector on a circuit board. A coupling member extends from at least one corner of the base. The coupling member is configured to be through-hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member includes a retention feature configured to create a press-fit with an inner surface of the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: NATHAN W. SWANGER, JUSTIN S. MCCLELLAN
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Patent number: 6872100Abstract: A hybrid electrical connector includes both signal and power contacts in the same connector housing. The housing includes a plurality of axially extending passageways for receipt of the signal contacts and a plurality of axially extending cavities for receipt of the power contacts. The connector housing further includes a plurality of terminal retaining inserts for the signal contacts. These inserts are latchably retained to the housing, and have a closed face on one side and an open face on the other, with axially extending open slots. The inserts stack one against the other to lock the terminals in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Michael A. Correll, Daniel R. Ringler, Justin S. McClellan
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Publication number: 20040253880Abstract: A hybrid electrical connector includes both signal and power contacts in the same connector housing. The housing includes a plurality of axially extending passageways for receipt of the signal contacts and a plurality of axially extending cavities for receipt of the power contacts. The connector housing further includes a plurality of terminal retaining inserts for the signal contacts. These inserts are latchably retained to the housing, and have a closed face on one side and an open face on the other, with axially extending open slots. The inserts stack one against the other to lock the terminals in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Michael A. Correll, Daniel R. Ringler, Justin S. McClellan