Patents by Inventor Clifford F. Bobb

Clifford F. Bobb 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).

  • High density ZIF card edge connector
    Patent number: 4636021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a card edge connector having means so that a circuit card may be freely inserted into and withdrawn therefrom. The connector includes an upper housing slidably mounted on cam means so that upon the upper housing being slid vertically upwardly, contact elements extending upwardly thereinto are forced into the card receiving slot and against a card which may be positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Clifford F. Bobb, Robert F. Cobaugh
  • Zero insertion force card edge connector with flexible film circuitry
    Patent number: 4629270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zero insertion force card edge connectors with flexible film circuitry interconnecting the mother printed circuit board on which the connector is mounted and the daughter printed circuit card received in the connector. Actuation of cam means closes the connector and moves the circuit pads on the film up and down against the card circuit pads to provide wipe and back-wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Howard W. Andrews, Jr., Clifford F. Bobb, Robert F. Cobaugh, deceased, Attalee S. Taylor
  • Card edge connector
    Patent number: 4626056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zero insertion force card edge connectors with flexible film providing the interconnecting medium and with improvements to cam means so as to obtain accurate alignment and keying capabilities required in such high density connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Howard W. Andrews, Jr., Clifford F. Bobb, Attalee S. Taylor
  • Electrical switch assembly
    Patent number: 4350855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single piece, stamped and formed electrical switch assembly which is intended to be mounted on a printed circuit board. More particularly, the switch assembly comprises a U-shaped member with one arm comprising an elongated cantilever spring blade and the other arm having means for mounting, and a detachable contact post attached to the one arm by a break-away strap. Additionally, means are included for holding the spring blade in a stationary open position during shipping, handling, mounting, and cleaning of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Clifford F. Bobb, Norwood C. Graeff
  • Preassembled electrical connector
    Patent number: 4332431
    Abstract: A zero insertion force (ZIF) connector is preassembled with electrical terminals in a dielectric housing. The housing is molded with integral features that facilitate snap on assembly of a camming mechanism for the terminals. A multiblade insertion tool enters the housing to register with the contacts and to drive the terminals into apertures of a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Clifford F. Bobb, Robert F. Cobaugh