Patents by Inventor Wilbur W. Witt

Wilbur W. Witt 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: 4103719
    Abstract: A manually operated universal tool for straightening the leads on Dual-In-Line integrated circuit packages so they may be placed more easily into printed circuit boards and sockets. The tool as disclosed can be operated with one hand and primarily includes a split forming rail which is adjustable for the different centers of 0.300, 0.400, 0.500, and 0.600 inch wide Dual-In-Line integrated circuit packages, two forming rollers which are adjustable to adapt to the different manufacturers' thickness of leads on the integrated circuit packages, and adjustment features for adapting to the different form factors and shapes of the lateral leads which protrude outward from the integrated circuit packages, and a base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Inventor: Wilbur W. Witt