Patents by Inventor James D. Lorig

James D. Lorig 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: 5016141
    Abstract: A device (24) for edge-locking printed circuit wiring boards (12, 14) within a support chassis (10) has an elongated clamping body (40) with deformable clamping strips (42, 44), one at each side of the body (40). The clamping body (40) is located on the top surface of a central wall (32) having sloping sides which is integral with a support chassis (10) cross-wall. Screws (36) on advancing into the body, (40) pull the clamping strips (42, 44) onto the central wall (32) deforming the strips into pressure contact with the wiring board (12, 13) edge portions. An alternative version substitute at least two ferrules (46) for the central wall (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: James D. Lorig, John A. Shearer