Patents by Inventor Lesley W. H. McCormick

Lesley W. H. McCormick 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).

  • Foldable stacking connector
    Patent number: 5161981
    Abstract: A high density connector (10) includes a plastic housing (12) with covers (30, 38) hinged to a frame (14) and foldable thereagainst to compress a plurality of circuits (60, 67) fitted between the covers to engage and compress elastomeric members (46, 54) and be interconnected thereby through fasteners (76-82), clamping the assembly of circuits and housing together. Embodiments include having frame and cover hinged at the sides by hinges (36, 44) or at the ends by hinges (108, 116) and including integrally molded cover frame and hinges versions include interconnecting two or more boards from the same or opposite directions relative to the connector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Frederick R. Deak, Lesley W. H. McCormick, George R. Schmedding, Keith L. Volz, Douglas M. Walburn