John C Asick

US Patent:

46935282, Sep 15, 1987

Filed:

Jun 6, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/873138

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA
George H. Douty - Mifflintown PA
James S. Staron - Millersburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 909

US Classification:

439 83

Abstract:

Surface mount connector has terminals which float axially in passages through housing. Each terminal is spring loaded toward mounting face to provide compliance between solder tails and pads on printed circuit board. Metal clips have legs received in holes through board which anchor connector independently of solder tails.

US Patent:

45069409, Mar 26, 1985

Filed:

Jun 17, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/505151

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA
George H. Douty - Mifflintown PA
John M. Landis - Camp Hill PA
Clair W. Snyder - York PA
James S. Staron - Dillsburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 2372

US Classification:

339 17LC

Abstract:

An intercard connector system is formed by a connector matable with a circuit board mounted header assembly. The connector carries a plurality of terminals each having a first end profiled to engage a conductor and an opposite second end profiled to engage a pin terminal of the header assembly. The profiling of the connector and header assemblies are such as to allow multiple configurations in high density arrays.

US Patent:

43868142, Jun 7, 1983

Filed:

Aug 17, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/293058

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 466

US Classification:

339 14R

Abstract:

A kit is disclosed for converting a standard connector opening in a panel or the like into a shielded pin receptacle. The kit includes a ground plane spring and a shielded header shroud. The spring is a planar metal member having spring fingers on the outer periphery and a central opening conforming to the panel opening. A plurality of integral inwardly directed tines surround the central opening and extend substantially normal to the spring. The shroud is formed of insulative material with a cavity profiled to receive both the tines and a mating connector. An array of openings in the bottom of the cavity permit insertion of pin terminals from a pin header, pin connector or the like.

US Patent:

47985429, Jan 17, 1989

Filed:

Apr 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/183548

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA
John M. Landis - Camp Hill PA
Stephen M. Yingst - Hummelstown PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 13627

US Classification:

439188

Abstract:

An input/output connector system (20) having spring contacts (68) in the header assembly (22) that engage pins (34) also in the header assembly (22) upon demating the receptacle assembly (24). The spring contacts (68) may remain in contact with the pins (34) while the receptacle assembly (24) is in mating engagement with the header assembly (22) or alternatively provide a make-before-break or break-before-make engagement with the pins (34) upon mating of the receptacle and header assemblies (24, 22).

US Patent:

41309340, Dec 26, 1978

Filed:

Dec 6, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/858128

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA
Clifton W. Huffnagle - Camp Hill PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01B 708
H01B 1300
H02G 114

US Classification:

29628

Abstract:

An improved conductor preparation and termination means and method are disclosed for terminating multi-conductor flat cable having a high density arrangement of conductors on close centerlines. The present invention is particularly useful for mass termination of flat transmission cable and/or ribbon cable. The subject method and means is primarily distinguished from the known methods and means for terminating cable in that in the present instance at least some of the conductors are pushed from the insulation of the cable to a position where they are exposed and can be engaged by suitable terminating means.

US Patent:

40336581, Jul 5, 1977

Filed:

Feb 27, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/661887

Inventors:

John Carl Asick - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 1326
H01R 1346

US Classification:

339 32R

Abstract:

An improved connector assembly is disclosed for accepting round, square, and rectangular post terminals therein from either side of the assembly through a profiled bore in the housing. A contact located within each profiled bore of the housing has a spring blade portion which engages the terminal pin with a substantially uniform force regardless of the shape of the terminal pin. The contacts can be formed with either solder tabs or crimp ears. The assembly is so designed that it can be utilized in many different configurations.

US Patent:

44152230, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

Jun 3, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/270036

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 420
H01R 4304

US Classification:

339276R

Abstract:

An interlocking crimp sleeve is disclosed for application to a terminated connector so as to apply an annular crimp securing the cable and particularly the cable shielding thereto. The subject sleeve is formed as an initially flat strip of metal stock having pre-formed opposite ends of an interlocking configuration. The strip is applied to the connector by bending around the electrical cable, engaging the interlocking end configurations and crimping the thus formed substantially cylindrical sleeve to provide the desired clamping and compression of the cable and engagement between the cable shield and connector shield.

US Patent:

51999030, Apr 6, 1993

Filed:

Feb 28, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/662587

Inventors:

John C. Asick - Harrisburg PA
Karen E. Benjamin - Harrisburg PA
Earl W. McCleerey - Mechanicsburg PA

Assignee:

AMP General Patent Counsel - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 905

US Classification:

439610

Abstract:

A back shell assembly (2) for a multi-contact electrical connector (8) comprises back shell members (4) and (6) which can be latched together about the connector (8). One back shell member (2) has a first cable strain relief member (14) projecting therefrom and having side walls (28) and a base wall (26) which is formed with a pocket (32). The other back shell member (6) has projecting therefrom a second cable strain relief member (42) having a base wall (54) and side walls (56) from which project crimping flanges (62). When a shielded electrical cable (C) has been terminated to the connector (8) a portion of the cable (C) having the braid shield (S) thereof folded back therealong, is laid in second strain relief member (42) and the two strain relief members (14) and (42) and their back shell members (4) and (6) are mated after which flanges (62) are crimped down into the pocket (32) so that the cable is tightly gripped by the strain relief members (14) and (42) which make firm and permanent electrical connection with the braid shields (S).