Patents by Inventor Donald Judson Doty

Donald Judson Doty 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).

  • Square matrix electrical post receptacle
    Patent number: 4062610
    Abstract: An interconnection system for attaching discrete wires to discrete posts mounted on a panel board and contained in a rectangular matrix is disclosed. The multi-contact connector utilizes cam activated terminals in a zero-insertion force, controlled minimum wipe configuration. Two rows of contact terminals have slotted wire receiving portions facing in opposite directions for mass insertion of discrete wires. The individual terminals have contact surfaces for establishing normal force contact with the posts without damage to the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald Judson Doty, Robert Philmore Reavis, Jr.