Patents by Inventor George D. Patrick

George D. Patrick 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).

  • Vibrating component insertion tool
    Patent number: 4847990
    Abstract: A component insertion tool having an electric motor which is connected to a drive shaft having an orbitally vibrating head. The component is placed in the head and positioned over the correct location on a printed circuit board. The tool is turned on and the head orbitally moves the component slightly as the component and tool are pressed toward the circuit board to insert the component properly in the board. A spring allows the head to retract while the component is pressed into contract with the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: George D. Patrick