Patents Represented by Attorney Allan B. Osborne

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  • Stacking device for printed circuit boards
    Patent number: 4427316
    Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a device for stacking printed circuit boards one on top of another. More particularly, the device includes a section for mounting the device in a hole in the board, an upper section extending above the board and having an upwardly open hole and a lower section extending below the board for insertion into an upwardly open hole in a device carried by the underlying board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1984
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry L. Moore, Attalee S. Taylor
  • Electrical connector having movable contact units
    Patent number: 4423917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for receiving two tab-type terminals which may be misaligned relative to the connector and to each other. More particularly, the connector includes one or more elongated, conductive contact units with each unit having tab terminal receiving receptacles at opposing ends and are mounted for both rotational and vertical movement so that the receptacles may receive misaligned tab terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1984
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: William S. Scheingold, Wilmer L. Sheesley
  • Multiple transducer connector
    Patent number: 4422709
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for holding a number of transducers and a circuit film in electrical contact therebetween. More particularly, the connector includes a transducer block in which the transducers are positioned, spring elements which bias the circuit film against the transducers, and retention bars which hold the several components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Dana Croci, David A. Kaplon
  • Fail-safe mechanism
    Patent number: 4420281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a threaded member incorporating structural features which prevents more than a required amount of torque or rotational force to be applied thereto. More particularly, the shaft of the threaded member is hollow and slotted so that it buckles or collapses inwardly when the member bottoms out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1983
    Assignee: AMP, Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert E. Dehoff
  • Axial crimp connection device
    Patent number: 4408926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for connecting the ends of cable, wire or other cylindrical objects together. More particularly, the invention includes an elongated jaw assembly with openings at each end adapted to receive the objects to be joined. The outer surface of the jaw assembly is tapered towards the ends to slidingly receive collars which, when driven onto the jaw assembly, axially compress the jaw assembly down around the inserted objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Walter M. Werner
  • Pin and socket connector
    Patent number: 4405195
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a pin and socket connector having a high resistance to tensile or pull-out forces. The pin includes three separate spring beams which are joined together to form an expandable insertion member. The socket includes a receptacle with means therein to expand the insertion member outwardly to achieve good electrical contact. Cooperating locking means on the pin and socket prevent separation of the two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Hitesh Cherry, Arthur L. Mueller, Walter M. Werner
  • Electrical connector
    Patent number: 4405827
    Abstract: This invention relates to electrical connectors and more particularly to a connector for compression-formed parallel, X- and T-tap connections. The connector disclosed herein is a single piece member having wire-receiving passages adjacent each end. Slots parallel to and extending outwardly from the passages through the end sections define walls or fingers which may be closed in towards each other and the passages to crimp wires which may be positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: James L. Mixon, Jr.
  • Connector system for connecting a ceramic substrate to a printed circuit board
    Patent number: 4401352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for mechanically holding a ceramic substrate and which can be removably plugged into a printed circuit board whereupon the substrate circuits are electrically connected to the circuits on the board. More particularly, the system includes two parallel lengths of a plurality of conductive elements held in an elastomeric matrix with the elements and matrix cooperating to receive and hold the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Jay M. Heisey
  • Connector insertion tool
    Patent number: 4394795
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is a tool which may be used to mount a connector onto a printed circuit board. The tool is composed of one or more units with each unit consisting of a housing, two rows of push pins, and a retaining bar. The tool is placed into the connector with the push pins bearing on shoulders on the contacts within the connector. The force exerted on the tool drives the depending contact pins into the plated through holes in the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Ralph R. Goss
  • Method of forming leads on a lead frame
    Patent number: 4393581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chip carrier wherein the leads therefrom are formed into a closely spaced pattern. More particularly, the invention discloses the method of stamping and forming the leads to achieve a high density arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Gabriel B. Cherian
  • Zero insertion force connector system
    Patent number: 4392705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector system for electrically connecting a circuit card to a circuit board. More particularly the connector system includes an upper card-carrying member mated into a lower board mounted member without requiring insertion forces. Cam means on the lower member move the upper member laterally to electrically engage the contact elements positioned in both members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Howard W. Andrews, Jr., Timothy B. Billman, Robert F. Cobaugh
  • Applicator tool for loose miniature spring sockets
    Patent number: 4392300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator tool capable of picking up loose miniature spring sockets and inserting them into holes in a printed circuit board. More particularly, the tool has dual air lines, one being connected to a compressed air supply and the other being connected to a vacuum. With the sockets laying on the work surface, vacuum pulls a socket into the tool nozzle. The tool is then placed into alignment with a hole and the trigger squeezed to activate the air supply to drive a ram which drives the socket out of the tool and into the hole in the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy B. Billman, Jon F. Kautz
  • Polarity indicating connector for battery jumper cables
    Patent number: 4386818
    Abstract: A two-piece connector for battery jumper cables wherein the connector portions each indicate the positive and negative battery terminals to which the cables from the connector are to be connected. The connector further includes a two state LED device which provides a green light when the cables are connected to a battery with polarity in the manner stated on the connector and a red light when the polarity is reversed. The circuitry, therefore, is contained directly in each connector half. The connector halves are hermaphroditic so that they can not be connected in reverse polarity condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Wayne L. Millhimes, Daniel J. Murren
  • Electrical edge connector
    Patent number: 4384753
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising two inner members movably positioned between the legs of a U-shaped outer member with the facing surfaces of the inner members and legs having cooperating, passage-forming grooves in which conductors may be positioned. Upon driving the connector onto an edge of a metallic framework, the inner members are driven outwardly against the legs to crimp conductors which may be positioned in the passages. Teeth on the inwardly facing surfaces of the inner members are adapted to grip the edge to hold the connector thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: James L. Mixon, Jr.
  • Terminal for connecting a ceramic chip to a printed circuit board
    Patent number: 4384757
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal which may be attached to a ceramic chip or other type substrate and which may be plugged into a PCB and thereby provide electrical connections between the substrate and the conductive traces on the board. More particularly, the terminal includes a receptacle for receiving the edge of a chip for mechanical retention and electrical contact, a spring member which protects the chip from thermal and mechanical stresses, means for insertion into a board's plated-through hole, and means establishing redundant short electrical paths between the pad on the chip and the traces on the PCB. Further, the terminal may be encapsulated in an elastomeric material which provides additional spring resiliency and also provides an environmental seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Howard W. Andrews, Jr., Robert F. Cobaugh
  • Connector insertion tool
    Patent number: 4383361
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is an improvement to a card edge connector insertion tool. More particularly, the improvement includes a spring loaded guide block mounted on the insertion tool which enables the tool to be machine drivable for semi-automatically mounting a connector onto a printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Jon F. Kautz
  • Ignition system for an electrical connector
    Patent number: 4374483
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved ignition system for use with internally fired electrical connectors of the type used to splice heavy, high voltage electrical cable. More particularly, the invention consists of an ignitor assembly and a device for removing the electrical detonating wires from the connector after firing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: George Kanoff
  • Electrical pin and socket connector
    Patent number: 4374607
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a pin and socket connector having a low insertion force and a high resistance to tensile forces. More particularly, the pin, which is composed of spring beam members, and the socket, have complementary locking teeth and grooves and also cooperating means for releasing the spring beam members into locking engagement with the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward J. Bright, Hitesh Cherry, Robert E. Dehoff, James L. Fedder, Tom R. Williams
  • Contact clip for connecting a ceramic substrate to a printed circuit board
    Patent number: 4362353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact clip which may be attached to a ceramic or other type substrate and which may be plugged into a PCB and thereby provide electrical connections between the substrate and the conductive traces on the board. More particularly, the clip includes a receptacle for receiving the edge of a substrate for mechanical retention and electrical contact, a spring arm which protects the substrate from thermal and mechanical stresses, a low force pluggable pin section for insertion into a board's plated-through hole, and means establishing redundant short electrical paths between the pad on the substrate and the traces on the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1982
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert F. Cobaugh, Norwood C. Graeff
  • Electrical tab receptacle
    Patent number: RE31142
    Abstract: An electrical tab receptacle for mating with a complementary tab is provided with an integral tongue having a lance whereby the receptacle can be releasably secured to the tab, the tongue being resiliently depressible by means of a finger, a tool, or part of a housing containing the receptacle, to release the receptacle from the tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Reginald J. Simmons