Patents by Inventor Steven Hiller

Steven Hiller 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: 5476387
    Abstract: A memory card comprises a metallic top cover, metallic bottom cover and frame housing a PC board and electrical connector. The top and bottom covers are joined by mechanical attachment to the frame and are grounded together by electro-mechanical connection and provide for grounding between the PC board and the covers. Mechanical latching mechanism provides for easy assembly of frame and covers by all vertical assembly. Integral spring tabs provide grounding of PC board and provide frictional pressure against PC board to provide stability of assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Methode Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel C. Ramey, Steven Hiller, Joseph Ufheil
  • Patent number: 5387115
    Abstract: A electronic module socket for interconnecting an electronic module to a circuit board includes an insulative housing having an elongated central cavity having multiple formed tuning fork contacts to provide electrical connection and retain an electronic module within the central cavity. The contacts include a contact end which extends transversely from the socket and engages conductive members of a circuit board for surface mounting of the socket thereon. The socket includes a latch to provide a locking and an ejector mechanism for an electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Kozel, Steven Hiller, Joseph Ufheil