Patents by Inventor Larry E. Dittmann

Larry E. Dittmann 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).

  • Zero insertion force connector
    Patent number: 4343524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for electrically connecting a dual in-line package (DIP) to a printed circuit board or the like. More specifically, the invention discloses a lower housing having a plurality of contact members and a movable upper housing which opens the contact members to admit the leads extending from the DIP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward J. Bright, Larry E. Dittmann, Van K. Webster
  • Battery terminal for telephone storage batteries
    Patent number: 4215911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery terminal for use on low voltage, high current storage batteries of the type used by telephone companies. More particularly the terminal comprises an elongated split cylinder which slides over the battery post, a locking subassembly for securing the cylinder to the post and a wire barrel adapted to be crimped onto a conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Dittmann, Van K. Webster
  • Modular telephone plug
    Patent number: 4193658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug and its method of manufacture. The plug is of the type having a two piece, insulative housing and flat-bladed terminals. More particularly, the method of manufacture includes a continuous molding operation wherein a plurality of cavities are spaced about the circumference of a wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Dittmann, Robert M. Koch, Van K. Webster, Edwin T. Harris
  • Stripper ring for a capsule-making machine
    Patent number: 4153406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device used in capsule-making machines which, after the gelatin has cured, strips it off the tapered forming pin. More particularly, the device is a plastic ring having a spring metal split ring insert embedded therein along with an external anti-creep spring to maintain proper dimension of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Dittmann, Wayne L. Millhimes, Glenn A. Steinhauer
  • Stripper ring for a capsule-making machine
    Patent number: RE30654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device used in capsule-making machines which, after the gelatin has cured, strips it off the tapered forming pin. More particularly, the device is a plastic ring having a spring metal split ring insert embedded therein along with an external anti-creep spring to maintain proper dimension of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Dittmann, Wayne L. Millhimes, Glenn A. Steinhauer