Patents by Inventor Ralph G. Dodds

Ralph G. Dodds 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).

  • Bonding machine having rotating fictional tools and work clamping means
    Patent number: 4700877
    Abstract: A machine for bonding connectors to the edge of a pcb by a Luc process has upper and lower wheels which are translated along the edge of the pcb for engaging the connectors to be applied respectively to the faces of the board. The relative position of the wheels at any given time is determined by mounting one of them to move with a jaw which closes down onto one of the faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: Luc Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Ralph G. Dodds, Patrick B. Ryan