Patents by Inventor Reid G. McBain

Reid G. McBain 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).

  • Adaptor for computers
    Patent number: 4997377
    Abstract: An adaptor (14) for adding electronic components to a computer has been disclosed. The adaptor (14) includes a flexible printed circuit strip (34) having holes (38) in a first end section (36) for receiving a PGA package (16) and conductive pads (66) at a second end section (46) arranged in a predetermined pattern and conductive traces connected to and extending between the holes (38) and pads (66). The adaptor further includes a preform (80) having castellations (84) on each edge. The second end section (46) is wrapped around the preform (80) so that the conductive pads (66) are in registration with the castellations (84).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Goto, Robert C. Kostash, Reid G. McBain