Patents by Inventor James William Salley

James William Salley 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).

  • Electronic power device heatsink clamping system
    Patent number: 6144092
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an electronic power device heatsink clamping system, including: a heatsink; at least one electronic power device disposed adjacent a side of the heatsink; at least one clamping spring, having first and second ends, disposed so as to press the at least one electronic device against the side of the heatsink; and a pressure enhancing member pressing against the at least one clamping spring, intermediate the first and second ends, causing the clamping spring to act as a simple beam spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Delco Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher Max Kappes, James William Salley