Eric R Thomas

US Patent:

56036205, Feb 18, 1997

Filed:

Aug 4, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/511423

Inventors:

Lee R. Hinze - Kokomo IN
Eric J. Thomas - Kokomo IN

Assignee:

Delco Electronics Corp. - Kokomo IN

International Classification:

H01R 466

US Classification:

439 95

Abstract:

A U-shaped ground clip and I/O pins are attached to a connector or header of a printed circuit board. The clip has leads which extend into the circuit board for connection to a ground plane and a spring portion which is biased against a metal case to afford a ground connection. The header securely positions the clip during soldering to assure a proper final configuration and to add stiffness to the clip to insure adequate force against the case.

US Patent:

20150228421, Aug 13, 2015

Filed:

Feb 7, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/175826

Inventors:

- Erlanger KY, US
Eric N. Thomas - Florence KY, US

International Classification:

H01H 9/22
H03K 17/945
H01H 3/02

Abstract:

An apparatus generates a machine operation enable signal as a function of a closed position of a movable safety access door of a safety guard for a work cell. A pivotal plate carries a handle and a switch receiver. A stationary non-contact proximity switch is mounted to be activated by the switch receiver when the door is closed and the pivotal plate is in a latched position. A ring receives a tongue projecting from the pivotal plate when the plate and handle are in the latched position. A pivotal hasp is movable around the ring into interference with the path of movement of the pivotal plate to block the plate from the fully latched position. A movable detent enables the plate and handle to be moved to the fully latched position only by moving the detent from exterior side of the plate.