Patents by Inventor Sheldon A. Block

Sheldon A. Block 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: 4354770
    Abstract: A wedge assembly for securing a circuit board in an electronic package gi positive surface contact and excellent heat transfer between the multi-layer board and the electronic package as well as positive lock under vibration and shock. A housing, which may be mounted on a multi-layer board, contains a wedge member having two ramped ends within an open cavity having a single ramped end. Means such as a ramped anvil which slides within the cavity under force from a screw is provided within the cavity for adjusting the wedge member relative to the housing to provide positive contact between the electronic package and the multi-layer board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Sheldon A. Block