Patents by Inventor Gustaf R. Lawson

Gustaf R. Lawson 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: 4525023
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is an electrical connector into which a tab or blade terminal may be removably inserted. The connector includes a spring member having a resilient curved spring section and a rigid terminal having a channel section and a fastening section. The spring member is attached to the channel section with the spring section extending generally parallel to the channel floor. The tab terminal is inserted in between the spring section and floor, compressing the spring section away therefrom. The compressed spring section biases the tab terminal against the floor to establish and maintain a good electrical interface therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Gustaf R. Lawson
  • Patent number: 4234760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a covering for three way terminals known commonly as "T-Taps". More particularly, the covering comprises two halves joined by an integral hinge and having cooperating locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Gustaf R. Lawson
  • Patent number: 4185519
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ratchet mechanism for compelling precise operation of a hand tool as well as a device thereon for releasing the mechanism. More particularly, the invention includes a ratchet plate, releasable pawl and a guard plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Hays, Gustaf R. Lawson