Patents by Inventor Nathan W. Swanger

Nathan W. Swanger 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: 8325493
    Abstract: An alignment pin is provided. The alignment pin includes an alignment member that is configured to extend from a surface of a circuit board. The alignment member has a flange that engages an electronic module. The flange aligns and retains the electronic module on the circuit board. A coupling member extends from the alignment member. The coupling member is configured to be through hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member has a retention feature that creates a press-fit between a surface of the aperture and the coupling member. The coupling member has a cross-sectional width at the retention feature that is greater than a diameter of the aperture. The retention feature accommodates a press-fit with apertures having different diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Justin S. McClellan, Nathan W. Swanger, James Lee Fedder, Lee Andrew Barkus
  • Patent number: 8092230
    Abstract: An alignment frame is provided. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together to form a base. The base is configured to surround an electronic module to provide a protective cover for the electronic module. The base includes corners formed at intersections of the frame members. An alignment member is positioned on at least one corner of the base. The alignment member is configured to align an electronic module with respect to an electrical connector on a circuit board. A coupling member extends from at least one corner of the base. The coupling member is configured to be through-hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member includes a retention feature configured to create a press-fit with an inner surface of the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan W. Swanger, Justin S. McClellan
  • Publication number: 20110317375
    Abstract: An alignment pin is provided. The alignment pin includes an alignment member that is configured to extend from a surface of a circuit board. The alignment member has a flange that engages an electronic module. The flange aligns and retains the electronic module on the circuit board. A coupling member extends from the alignment member. The coupling member is configured to be through hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member has a retention feature that creates a press-fit between a surface of the aperture and the coupling member. The coupling member has a cross-sectional width at the retention feature that is greater than a diameter of the aperture. The retention feature accommodates a press-fit with apertures having different diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: JUSTIN S. MCCLELLAN, NATHAN W. SWANGER, JAMES LEE FEDDER, LEE ANDREW BARKUS
  • Publication number: 20110306219
    Abstract: An alignment frame is provided. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together to form a base. The base is configured to surround an electronic module to provide a protective cover for the electronic module. The base includes corners formed at intersections of the frame members. An alignment member is positioned on at least one corner of the base. The alignment member is configured to align an electronic module with respect to an electrical connector on a circuit board. A coupling member extends from at least one corner of the base. The coupling member is configured to be through-hole mounted to an aperture in the circuit board. The coupling member includes a retention feature configured to create a press-fit with an inner surface of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: NATHAN W. SWANGER, JUSTIN S. MCCLELLAN