Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Socci

Thomas J. Socci 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: 8439615
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting electronic components includes a face plate comprising a thermoplastic material. The face plate includes a retaining element for securing a captive screw and spring assembly for mounting an electronic printed circuit board. The retaining element includes one or more slots adapted to expand the element to permit insertion of the screw and deformation of the hole upon insertion of the screw, while locking the screw to retain the screw in place. This arrangement permits the elimination of the metal standoff frequently used in similar devices. Methods for preparing the assembly and mounting the printed circuit boards are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Chi H. Wu, Liu C. Lei, Thomas J. Socci, Douglas Nobbs, George R. Watchko
  • Patent number: 5979036
    Abstract: A rotatable wheeled tool for simultaneously inserting and staking a weatherstrip into a slot, said tool comprising a body having a channel extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, said channel configured to accommodate a length of weatherstrip through the body having sides extending a distance beyond the second end to form two legs and a rotatable wheel having an inserting edge and a staking edge, and mounted axially between said the legs with both the inserting and staking edges extending beyond the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J Socci, Gary F Reisdorf, Ralph P Remaley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5829113
    Abstract: A rotatable wheeled tool for simultaneously inserting and staking a weatherstrip into a slot, said tool comprising a body having a channel extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, said channel configured to accommodate a length of weatherstrip through the body having sides extending a distance beyond the second end to form two legs and a rotatable wheel having an inserting edge and a staking edge, and mounted axially between said the legs with both the inserting and staking edges extending beyond the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Schlegel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Socci, Gary F. Reisdorf, Ralph P. Remaley, Jr.