Patents by Inventor Frank L. Duncan

Frank L. Duncan 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).

  • Patent number: 5266054
    Abstract: An electrical header receptacle (10) is provided to be connected to a printed circuit board (11) and to be mounted in an enclosure (12). A housing (13) has a well (20) formed on the first side (16) of the base (15) of the housing (13). A metal shield (25) covers the second side (17) of the base (15) and is crimped over the base (15) so that a portion of the metal shield (15) covers a portion of the first side (16) of the base (15). A plurality of spaced-apart male contact pins (14) extend through respective openings in the metal shield (25) and base (15) exiting from the well (20) in the base (15). A sealant (33) is disposed in the well (20) and forms a waterproof seal about the plurality of male contact pins (14). The male contact pins (14) extend outwardly from the metal shield (25) and pass through an electromagnetic interference filter (35) and are connected to the printed circuit board (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Frank L. Duncan, Donald W. K. Hughes
  • Patent number: 5062799
    Abstract: Dental restoration. A glass filament mesh matrix has inner and outer faces, the inner face being adapted to be bonded to a natural tooth. An outer face of proper color is adapted to receive the final buildup of composite. The process of applying dental surface restoration matrix to the face of an existing natural tooth, comprising the following steps:a. Lubricating the surface of the natural tooth,b. Applying a glass filament matrix to the natural tooth, the matrix being impregnated with curable material,c. Curing the matrix,d. Removing the matrix from the natural tooth,e. Applying composite surface material of the proper color to the outer surface of the matrix,f. Replacing the matrix on the natural tooth with a bonding agent,g. Curing the matrix by either heat or light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Inventors: Frank L. Duncan, Vincent Chiaramonte
  • Patent number: 4984998
    Abstract: High density electrical interconnections are established by using an electrical connector comprising a plurality of terminals held in position by resilient housing latches and by a separate terminal position assurance insert which is formed as part of a one-piece member also having a connector position assurance insert. The terminals position assurance insert is inserted into the housing from the rear and abuts a projection on each terminal thus assuring that the resilient housing latch engages the terminal. A connector position assurance insert attached to the terminal position by a integral strap is inserted beneath a connector latch to prevent the depression of the latch. A strap is deformed so that the connector position assurance insert is located parallel to and adjacent to the terminal position assurance insert when the two are fully seated in the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Frank L. Duncan, Donald W. K. Hughes, Bobby G. Ward