Patents by Inventor Van K. Webster

Van K. Webster 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).

  • Circuit card retaining device
    Patent number: 4872853
    Abstract: A retaining device for retaining a circuit card in a zero insertion force card edge connector. More particularly, the device inclues a u-shaped member formed from spring wire and whose legs are bent into a concavo-convex shape so that the member can be resiliently elongated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Van K. Webster
  • Zero insertion force connector
    Patent number: 4343524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for electrically connecting a dual in-line package (DIP) to a printed circuit board or the like. More specifically, the invention discloses a lower housing having a plurality of contact members and a movable upper housing which opens the contact members to admit the leads extending from the DIP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward J. Bright, Larry E. Dittmann, Van K. Webster
  • Battery terminal for telephone storage batteries
    Patent number: 4215911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery terminal for use on low voltage, high current storage batteries of the type used by telephone companies. More particularly the terminal comprises an elongated split cylinder which slides over the battery post, a locking subassembly for securing the cylinder to the post and a wire barrel adapted to be crimped onto a conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Dittmann, Van K. Webster
  • Modular telephone plug
    Patent number: 4193658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug and its method of manufacture. The plug is of the type having a two piece, insulative housing and flat-bladed terminals. More particularly, the method of manufacture includes a continuous molding operation wherein a plurality of cavities are spaced about the circumference of a wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry E. Dittmann, Robert M. Koch, Van K. Webster, Edwin T. Harris