Patents by Inventor Richard J. Yeager

Richard J. Yeager 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: 6049459
    Abstract: Spring clips with nesting end portions are disclosed for use in securing heat generating electrical devices to a support surface, such as a heat sink. The nesting end portions of the clips depend downwardly below the main body portion to prevent contact with edges of electrical devices of varying height and width. Thickness and temper of the clips provide some flexibility so there is less variability in clamping force applied to the clamped devices by the clip in response to tightening of the attachment means and torquing of the fastening means becomes less critical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Edmonds, William J. Edwards, Eric K. McDonald, An B. Nguyen, Kevin G. Shaw, Edward Yanowski, Richard J. Yeager, Steven J. Vargo