Patents by Inventor Frank J. Ziberna
Frank J. Ziberna 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).
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Publication number: 20180333541Abstract: A needle guard for a syringe, includes a base portion having a syringe connection for connecting a syringe and a cover portion and a base portion. The base portion and cover portion are engaged to expose the needle in a use position for administering the syringe to a patient, and after use, the cover portion is configured to slide on the base portion to an extended position on the base portion to cover the otherwise exposed point of the needle in a deployed position. A spring is arranged between the base portion and the cover portion to urge the cover portion to the deployed position on the base portion. An engagement arrangement between the base portion and the cover portion latches the base portion and the cover portion in the use position, and after use, in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Bi-Link Metal Specialties, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Publication number: 20140311945Abstract: A combination of a carrier tape and electronic components for a tape and reel product feed, includes components arranged along the carrier tape held by an adhesive surface. Also, a dispensing device receives the carrier tape and includes a mechanism for peeling the components from the carrier tape onto a staging surface. The mechanism includes a gap and the carrier tape extends through the gap and the components are peeled from the carrier tape over the gap and onto the staging surface. A method is provided for carrying components on a tape using an adhesive surface and peeling the components off of the tape in a controlled fashion, one component after another, onto a staging surface for removal by a pick device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Bi-Link Metal Specialties, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Patent number: 7896676Abstract: A retractable connector device having an inner housing, a cover belt, and two sidewalls. The device may comprise electronic components for electronic devices including computer peripheral devices such as serial bus devices, Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, or IEEE 1394 devices. The belt surrounds a portion of the inner housing. The belt is for moving the device between at least two positions, a deployed position where the connector extends through a hole in the inner housing to connect to a receiving device, and a stored position where the connector is within the housing, separated and protected from external elements by, at least in part, the belt.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Bi-LinkInventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Publication number: 20110018160Abstract: A process of making parts for electronics including forming a plurality of covers in a cover group where the covers are connected by interspaced portions. An electrically conductive material may be applied to the bottom side of the group for shielding electro-magnetic interference, electrostatic discharge, radio frequency interference, or other unwanted exterior disturbance, discharge, or interference. The covers are separated from the cover group.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Frank J. ZIBERNA
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Publication number: 20100257732Abstract: A shielding arrangement for an electronic component mounted on a circuit board includes a shield formed by a frame sidewall arranged to be oriented upstanding from the circuit board and surrounding the electronic component mounted on the circuit board. A first cover portion substantially closes the surrounding sidewall, enclosing the electronic component on the circuit board. A conductive layer, formed by vacuum deposition covers an inside surface of the surrounding sidewall and an inside surface of the first cover portion, continuously. As an alternative to the conductive layer, the frame can be composed of an electrically conductive plastic. The first cover portion can be a stamped metal plate integrated with the frame by overmolding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Publication number: 20100015825Abstract: A retractable connector device having an inner housing, a cover belt, and two sidewalls. The device may comprise electronic components for electronic devices including computer peripheral devices such as serial bus devices, Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, or IEEE 1394 devices. The belt surrounds a portion of the inner housing. The belt is for moving the device between at least two positions, a deployed position where the connector extends through a hole in the inner housing to connect to a receiving device, and a stored position where the connector is within the housing, separated and protected from external elements by, at least in part, the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Frank J. ZIBERNA
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Patent number: 7518880Abstract: A shielding arrangement for an electronic component mounted on a circuit board includes a shield formed by a frame sidewall arranged to be oriented upstanding from the circuit board and surrounding the electronic component mounted on the circuit board. A first cover portion substantially closes the surrounding sidewall, enclosing the electronic component on the circuit board. A conductive layer, formed by vacuum deposition covers an inside surface of the surrounding sidewall and an inside surface of the first cover portion, continuously. As an alternative to the conductive layer, the frame can be composed of an electrically conductive plastic. The first cover portion can be a stamped metal plate integrated with the frame by overmolding.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Bi-LinkInventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Patent number: 7087835Abstract: A shielding apparatus for a portion of a printed circuit board is provided comprising a cover for shielding a selected portion of the printed circuit board. The cover includes an edge, wherein a sidewall is molded about the edge of the cover. The sidewall includes a first and second ledge for supporting the edge of the cover. The shielding apparatus is further shown to include an inner wall extending from a first portion of the sidewall to a second portion of the sidewall for defining discrete areas of the printed circuit board being shielded. In this arrangement, the cover may define apertures in the cover along the abutment with the inner wall to improve flow during the insert molding process and provide a mechanical bond between the cover and the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Bi-Link Metal Specialties Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Patent number: 6247227Abstract: A die apparatus for assembling a part carried by a part strip onto a carrier strip is disclosed. The die apparatus includes a die housing defining an assembly station, with a portion of the die housing including a punch generally aligned with the assembly station. A part strip conveyor is provided and is adapted to convey the part strip to a position adjacent the assembly station, while a carrier strip conveyor is also provided and is adapted to convey the carrier strip to a position aligned with the assembly station. Accordingly, upon operation of the punch a part is separated from the part strip and inserted into a part receiving aperture of the carrier strip during a single punch stroke.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Dial Tool IndustriesInventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Patent number: 5967328Abstract: A part carrier device for receiving and transporting component parts includes a flexible member capable of being flattened into a planar strip and having a plurality of part receiving areas. Each of the part receiving areas is defined or bounded by a plurality of part positioning tabs. Each of the part positioning tabs is positioned to abut an edge of a pre-formed part placed adjacent the part receiving area. Each of the part receiving areas is further being bounded on at least two opposing sides by a row of resiliently deflectable part retaining latches which releasably engaging the part. At least one of the latches in each row is positioned to overlie the surface of the part, while at least one of the latches in each row is positioned to underlie the surface of the part.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Dial Tool Industries, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Ziberna
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Patent number: 5938038Abstract: A parts carrier strip includes a wall portion defining an aperture wherein the wall portion includes a tab portion which is deflectable to permit the tab portion to be placed in a recess in a part to be carried by the strip. Also disclosed is an apparatus for assembling parts in such a strip.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Dial Tool Industries, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Ziberna