Patents by Inventor Robert Panter

Robert Panter 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).

  • Terminal and method for retaining a component to a surface, and manufacturing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 10869416
    Abstract: A clip terminal for fixedly retaining a casing is provided. The terminal may have a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip having a first height relative to a surface of the connector part, and a shielding part. The shielding part is located on an edge of the connector part and projects upwards relative to a surface of the connector part, and has a second height relative to the surface of the connector part which is greater than the first height. Alternatively, a clip terminal comprises a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip, and a shielding part wherein the shielding part includes an extension portion at a top end that forms a surface for interaction with a suction instrument. A method of retaining a casing relative to a circuit board is also provided. Forming a clip terminal is provided along with a corresponding apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: HARWIN PLC
    Inventors: Robert Webber, Sam Bennett, Kevin Hunt, Robert Panter, Mark Plested, Andrew Mcquilken
  • TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR RETAINING A COMPONENT TO A SURFACE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20200107477
    Abstract: A clip terminal for fixedly retaining a casing is provided. The terminal may have a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip having a first height relative to a surface of the connector part, and a shielding part. The shielding part is located on an edge of the connector part and projects upwards relative to a surface of the connector part, and has a second height relative to the surface of the connector part which is greater than the first height. Alternatively, a clip terminal comprises a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip, and a shielding part wherein the shielding part includes an extension portion at a top end that forms a surface for interaction with a suction instrument. A method of retaining a casing relative to a circuit board is also provided. Forming a clip terminal is provided along with a corresponding apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Webber, Sam Bennett, Kevin Hunt, Robert Panter, Mark Plested, Andrew Mcquilken