Patents by Inventor Theodore George Hanson

Theodore George Hanson 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).

  • Socket contact having spring fingers and integral shield
    Patent number: 5713767
    Abstract: A socket contact (4) comprises a unitary contact body (12) including a tubular body portion (20) having a wall (22) which defines an interior space (24) and an open end (25) which permits insertion of a lead (11) of a mating contact into the interior space. The unitary contact body further includes a spring finger (30) extending into the interior space for engagement with the lead of the mating contact, and a shield (40) partially covering the open end and arranged to guide the lead into the interior space. The shield (40) prevents stubbing of the spring finger (30) during insertion of the lead (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore George Hanson, James Valentino, Jr.