Patents by Inventor Linn Stephen Lightner

Linn Stephen Lightner 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).

  • Interconnect device for use in closed fluid circulating systems
    Patent number: 4106523
    Abstract: An interconnect device for joining disengagable portions of a closed fluid circulating system is disclosed. The interconnect device is employed at any point in the system where it may be desirable to open or disconnect the system, for example to facilitate replacement of parts in a coolant system for high density electronic equipment applications. The interconnect device, since a fluid is involved, is arranged to automatically shut off fluid flow any time the mating members are separated thereby preventing loss of fluid in the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: David Charles Thornton, Linn Stephen Lightner, Patrick Edward Lannan
  • Electrical connector assembly
    Patent number: 3995947
    Abstract: An improved rectangular electrical connector assembly is disclosed for detachable mounting in equipment panels of different thicknesses. The connector assembly includes cable strain relief means which is angularly positionable to accommodate a cable entering the connector housing from any one of several different directions. The connector assembly includes inexpensive pin and socket contacts and, preferably, a quick take-up type jackscrew to secure the plug and receptacle members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1976
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Linn Stephen Lightner, Edwin Oscar Classon
  • Means for mounting an electrical connector in a panel opening from either side of the panel
    Patent number: 3989343
    Abstract: An improved mounting means is disclosed for removably mounting electrical connectors and the like in openings in a panel with the mounting and dismounting taking place from either side of the panel. The mounting means can compensate for various thickness panels as well as for variations in the thickness of a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1976
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: John Edward Lucius, Linn Stephen Lightner