Patents by Inventor Mark W. Stack

Mark W. Stack 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).

  • PC card receptacle with integral ground clips
    Patent number: 5920460
    Abstract: An electronic circuit module having a metal cover is provided for interconnecting with a host device. The module includes an interface whereby electronic signals can be exchanged between the module and the host device. A mechanism for electrically grounding the metal cover to the ground plane of a printed circuit board housed within the module is provided along with a device for connecting the ground plane of the printed circuit board to a signal reference ground potential supplied by the host device. The present invention includes a module frame for attaching the metal cover thereto. A printed circuit board, including a ground plane, is mounted within the frame. A connector having a plurality of contact elements electrically connected to various the circuits disposed on the printed circuit board, including at least one contact element electrically connected to the ground plane is also adapted to fit within the module frame. The connector includes at least one grounding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Oldendorf, Marlon C. Daniels, Jr., Mark W. Stack