Patents by Inventor William F. C. Wrighton

William F. C. Wrighton 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).

  • Apparatus for grounding an electronic module coupled to a terminal connecting block
    Patent number: 4703983
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for grounding an electronic module which is electrically interconnected with a terminal connecting block. The electronic module has a pin receiving port for electrically connecting a conductive pin thereto. A clip having a two-pronged clasp and a protruding conductive pin is attached to the electronic module with the protruding pin of the clip placed within the pin receiving port. A flat conductive strip is placed within the two-pronged clasp of the clip, wherein the clip electrically couples the electronic module with the conductive strap. The conductive strap is then electrically coupled to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Edco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Nabell, William F. C. Wrighton