Patents by Inventor John A. Selby

John A. Selby 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: 4841631
    Abstract: Cable supporting apparatus for assembly machines for terminating electrical cable with connectors includes a base and cable support means mounted on the base for supporting a length of cable. The support means is movable relative to the base from a cable loading position, in which position the support means is spaced from the machine connector applicator, to a working position, in which the support means presents a cable to the applicator for termination with a connector. The support means includes a plurality of cable support elements selectively positionable thereon. In addition, a sensor is provided for sensing when the support means is in the cable loading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Selby