David P Trout

US Patent:

6338639, Jan 15, 2002

Filed:

Sep 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/672561

Inventors:

David Allison Trout - Wrightsville PA
Edmund Luther Jacobs - Harrisburg PA
Lewis Brian Lerner - Harrisburg PA
Michael Anthony Yeomans - Camp Hill PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 13625

US Classification:

439342

Abstract:

A zero insertion force socket is provided having a cover and housing slidably mounted to one another. The housing includes a pocket receiving a cam assembly. The cam assembly is slidably moveable within the housing in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement between the cover and housing. The lever is rotatably mounted within the housing and engages the cam assembly to transfer rotational movement of the lever into axial movement of the cam assembly in a transverse direction. The cam assembly communicates with the cover such that the cam assembly drives the cover in a longitudinal direction as the cam assembly moves in a transverse direction. The lever and cam assembly cooperate to spread actuation forces across the cover and housing.

US Patent:

6482022, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Oct 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/977848

Inventors:

David Allison Trout - Wrightsville PA
Edmund Luther Jacobs - Harrisburg PA
Lewis Brian Lerner - Harrisburg PA
Michael Anthony Yeomans - Camp Hill PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 13625

US Classification:

439342

Abstract:

A zero insertion force socket is provided having a cover and housing sidably mounted to one another. The housing includes a pocket receiving a cam assembly. The cam assembly is slidably moveable within the housing in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement between the cover and housing. The lever is rotatably mounted within the housing and engages the cam assembly to transfer rotational movement of the lever into axial movement of the cam assembly in a transverse direction. The cam assembly communicates with the cover such that the cam assembly drives the cover in a longitudinal direction as the cam assembly moves in a transverse direction. The lever and cam assembly cooperate to spread actuation forces across the cover and housing.

US Patent:

6485321, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Feb 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/072749

Inventors:

David Allison Trout - Wrightsville PA
Richard N. Whyne - Mechanicsburg PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 450

US Classification:

439342

Abstract:

A socket is provided for receiving electronic packages having different first and second sizes. The socket comprises a base housing having a top surface including an array of pin receiving chambers as well as base side walls. The socket also comprises a cover having a top surface including an array of holes corresponding to the array of pin receiving chambers. The cover also includes cover side walls that slidably engage the base side walls. Further, the socket comprises first and second locating members provided on at least one of the base housing and cover. The first locating member is positioned to engage and align an electronic package having a first size with the array of holes in the cover, and the second locating member is positioned to engage and align an electronic package of a second size with the array of holes in the cover.

US Patent:

6589065, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Aug 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/222725

Inventors:

David Allison Trout - Wrightsville PA
Michael Anthony Yeomans - Camp Hill PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R 13625

US Classification:

439342

Abstract:

A zero insertion force socket includes a cover which is movable along a longitudinal axis relative to a base housing. An actuation member is mounted for rotation about a rotation axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. The actuation member is operably connected for moving the cover along the longitudinal axis when the actuation member is rotated about the rotation axis. The actuation member may include a leg that extends along the rotation axis, and a handle that extends perpendicular to the leg. The leg includes at least one thread that is received in a recess in the cover.

US Patent:

6753474, Jun 22, 2004

Filed:

Sep 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/245971

Inventors:

David A. Trout - Wrightsville PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174138 F, 439135, 439940

Abstract:

A cover assembly is provided that includes an electronic socket with a socket cover having a bottom surface. The cover assembly includes a transport cover with a top surface and bottom surface. The top surface is configured to form a vacuum seal with a tool, and the bottom surface includes a locating post and a flexible beam with a protusion. The locating post is configured to engage the socket cover. The flexible beam is biased by the socket cover such that the protrusion releasably engages the bottom surface of the socket cover retain the transport cover to the socket cover.

US Patent:

6776644, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

May 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/441795

Inventors:

David Allison Trout - Wrightsville PA
Michael Anthony Yeomans - Camp Hill PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

H01R 450

US Classification:

439342

Abstract:

A zero insertion force socket includes a cover which is movable along a longitudinal axis relative to a base housing. An actuation member is mounted for rotation about a rotation axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. The actuation member is operably connected for moving the cover along the longitudinal axis when the actuation member is rotated about the rotation axis. The actuation member may include a leg that extends along the rotation axis, and a handle that extends perpendicular to the leg. The leg includes at least one thread that is received in a recess in the cover.

US Patent:

6945788, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/788880

Inventors:

David A. Trout - Lancaster PA, US
Jeffrey B. McClinton - Harrisburg PA, US
Keith M. Murr - Etters PA, US
Peter C. O'Donnell - Dillsburg PA, US
Hollis P. Raymond - Mechanicsburg PA, US
David B. Sinisi - Harrisburg PA, US
Attalee S. Taylor - Palmyra PA, US
Andrew D. Balthaser - Dauphin PA, US
Richard N. Whyne - Camp Hill PA, US
Darrell L. Wertz - York PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R012/00

US Classification:

439 66

Abstract:

A socket is provided which has an insulative housing surrounding a metal substrate. The substrate has an array of apertures which are located in spatially arranged order to accommodate the precise pattern desired for the device to be connected. Contact assemblies include stamped and formed contacts having an insulative plastic molded over a central section of the contact. The molded inserts are receivable in the apertures of the substrate and are later swaged to retain them and the contacts to the substrate.

US Patent:

6979218, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Jan 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/353339

Inventors:

David Allison Trout - Lancaster PA, US
Richard N. Whyne - Camp Hill PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

H01R013/625

US Classification:

439342

Abstract:

A socket is provided for an electronic package. The socket includes a cover and base that are slidably joined with one another. An actuator drives the cover and base between open and closed positions or states as the actuator is rotated through a range of motion between open and closed positions, respectively. The socket further includes a socket state indicator provided on the base and located proximate one of the actuator and the cover. The socket state indicator is positioned, such that a relative spacing between the socket state indicator and one of the actuator and cover indicates when the cover and base are in the open state. The socket state indicator may include a ramped detent provided within the actuator's range of motion. Alternatively, the socket state indicator may include posts formed on the base. The cover moves relative to the posts as the state of the socket changes.