Patents by Inventor Kevin Eugene Walker

Kevin Eugene Walker 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).

  • Retention assembly with cap for processor modules
    Patent number: 6056574
    Abstract: Retention assembly (10) includes an end section (30,104) at each end of a pair of board-mounted receptacle connectors and defines guide channels (20) for insertion thereinto of a pair of modules (22). A retention cap (14,100) is securable to posts (38,122) of end sections (30,104) and is movable transversely to be wedged against top surfaces (68) of modules (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Yeomans, Kevin Eugene Walker
  • Low profile actuator for ZIF socket
    Patent number: 5855489
    Abstract: A zero insertion force socket for an electronic package comprises a cover (20) which is slidably mounted on a base (10). The cover has a package mounting surface (22) which defines a plane. A cam mechanism (30) which is operable for sliding the cover on the base is pivotable on an axis (36) that extends perpendicular to the plane of the package mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Eugene Walker
  • Socket having a staggered conductive path through multiple memory modules
    Patent number: 5788510
    Abstract: A socket connector for high speed memory modules utilizes planar contact strips having the same contact element design for signal, ground, power and daisy chain. The daisy chain contact strips are segmented and staggered to permit the use of flat contact elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Eugene Walker