Patents by Inventor Eric B. Westphal

Eric B. Westphal 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).

  • Printed circuit board assembly
    Patent number: 5911592
    Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly comprising a printed circuit board, a first connector, a second connector and a vibration damper. The first connector is mounted directly to the printed circuit board. The second connector is removably connected to the first connector. The vibration damper is located between the first and second connectors. The vibration damper comprises the second connector having a pair of stabilizers located on opposite sides of the first connector. The vibration damper also comprises a shim block that is removably attached to the first connector. The shim block is sandwiched between a first one of the pair of stabilizers and the first connector. This provides a friction connection between the first connector and the pair of stabilizers on the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Framatome Connectors USA Inc.
    Inventors: Yaron Lew, Eric B. Westphal