Patents by Inventor John A. Savant

John A. Savant 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).

  • Top-loaded socket for integrated circuit device
    Patent number: 5328383
    Abstract: A socket assembly for top-loading IC devices having a cam member, actuated by a vertically moving cover, and having means on the camming surface to produce a sensory act to provide an indication to the operator that the socket contact elements have been moved to an open position as the cover is moved toward the socket body. The sensory act can be audible or feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John A. Savant
  • Top-load socket for integrated circuit device
    Patent number: 5288240
    Abstract: A socket assembly for top-loading IC devices having a cam member, actuated by a vertically moving top plate, positioned for engaging the contact elements and retracting the contacting portions thereof to allow insertion or removal of the IC device in relationship to the socket assembly. The cam member rests on top of the contact elements and is cradled below the contacting portions to be readily assembled after the contact elements have been placed in the socket body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John A. Savant
  • Top-load socket for integrated circuit device
    Patent number: 4993955
    Abstract: A socket assembly for top-loading IC devices having a cam member, actuated by a vertically moving guide member, positioned for engaging the contact elements and retracting the contacting portions thereof to allow insertion or removal of the IC device in relationship to the socket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John A. Savant