Patents by Inventor William R. Sondej

William R. Sondej 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).

  • Pinned module
    Patent number: 5548486
    Abstract: An electrical connection pin blank having at least one compliant section is affixed to a first circuit board by compressive deformation in such a way that the compliant section of the pin blank projects outwardly from the surface of the first circuit board. The end of the pin projecting from the first circuit board is then inserted into a corresponding opening in a second circuit board and the two boards brought together until the second circuit board is firmly affixed to the complaint section of the pin by compliant pin connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Kman, John A. Stubecki, William R. Sondej
  • Fish strike alarm system
    Patent number: 5495688
    Abstract: The fish strike alarm system has a flexible line for connecting between a pull actuated switch on an alarm indicator and the end of a fishing pole that is set in a flexed position by its attachment with a down rigger arrangement. The connection to the fishing pole is adjusted to be released by the fishing pole as it straightens due to a fish disturbing the bait and causing the fishing line to release from the down rigger arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventors: Sean W. Sondej, William R. Sondej