Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Etzel

Stephen J. Etzel 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).

  • Carrier assembly for mounting a rolled coplanar delay line
    Patent number: 4675626
    Abstract: A mounting or carrying device utilized in conjunction with an electronic component suitable for use on a printed wiring board, the electronic component being capable of adjusting the arrival time of signals in high speed logic systems is presented. Preferably, the electronic component is a time delay line device which is used in conjunction with the mounting or carrying device to form a delay line/carrier assembly for either surface mounting or through hole mounting onto a printed wiring board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Rogers Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Etzel, Michael M. Gottlieb
  • Solderless connection apparatus
    Patent number: 4655524
    Abstract: A solderless connector wherein mechanical means applies a force against an elastomeric element to effect electrical contact between terminal portion of printed circuit devices is presented. The solderless connector comprises a flexible circuit sheet which is wrapped around a compressible element to provide exposed contact pads and is especially well suited to connect a leadless electronic package, i.e., chip carrier or leadless DIP package, to a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignee: Rogers Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen J. Etzel