Patents by Inventor James R. Weston

James R. Weston 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).

  • Printed circuit board assembly handle/stiffener
    Patent number: 5086371
    Abstract: A printed circuit board handle is disclosed for use with a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board handle includes a flange that extends for the length of the handle and is mounted to the printed circuit board. Two ribs protrude from the side of the flange that is adjacent to the printed circuit board and extend for the length of the handle. The ribs contact the printed circuit board in such a manner as to separate the body of the flange from the printed circuit board and thereby prevent the capillary action that causes entrapment of flux between the flange and the printed circuit board, during the wave soldering process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Grammas, James M. Maronn, James R. Weston