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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7421365 | Automated circuit board test actuator system An apparatus for automatically inserting connectors and coupling test probes to circuit boards, such as computer system boards and the like. The apparatus enables connectors to be automatically inserted into mating connectors on a circuit board device under test (DU... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7051419 | Neurostimulating lead A neurostimulating lead is provided for use in stimulating the spinal chord, spinal nerves, or peripheral nerves or for use in deep brain stimulation that comprises an elongated, flexible lead having improved steerability properties. The lead includes a plurality of... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7024329 | Method and apparatus for testing PCBA subcomponents An evaluator board for testing a printed circuit board assembly device subcomponent includes one or more receiving surfaces mounted on the evaluator board, and a securing mechanism positioned over at least one of the one or more receiving surfaces. The receiving sur... | 04/04/2006 |
| 5746616 | Defibrillation electrode connection A method for electrically attaching electrode wire to a conductor in a defibrillation lead is disclosed. The method comprises melting the end of the wire with a hydrogen torch to form a ball of metal, then crimping or welding the ball to the conductor or ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5337694 | Trim apparatus for outboard motor A kit for locating on the steering wheel of a watercraft a switch assembly for operating actuating mechanisms for tilting upwardly or downwardly the outdrive of a motor associated with the watercraft to enable the operator of the watercraft to keep both h... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5280554 | Connecting arrangement with a connector and mating element and a cable with electrical and optical properties A connecting arrangement in which a connector and a mating element are connectable to a cable which has at least one electrically conducting core. This core is surrounded by a light-transmitting electrical insulating layer. The connector and mating elemen... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5174763 | Contact assembly A contact assembly is provided for connecting pairs of terminals of two circuits, which allows terminals to be positioned at high densities with minimum crosstalk, selected impedances, and minimum inductances for fast pulse rise times. The apparatus inclu... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5158357 | Flashlight of selectable colors A battery powered pocket flashlight has a noncorrosive and electrically nonconductive case containing a restrictive aperture for the projection of light from the lamp source and a resilient color filter attached externally upon the end of the case by inte... | 10/27/1992 |
| 4889496 | Compressible core electrical connector A compressible core electrical connector for forming a connection within a circuit board hole includes a plurality of conductive spiral strands extending between the ends of the connector and defining spiral wound lead-in and trailing portions at the ends... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4628421 | Strip lighting A modular low voltage light strip includes an elongated, linear housing open along an upper portion thereof which is adapted to receive an elongated, linear circuit board. The circuit board includes a plurality of spaced apertures along its length and a p... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4541681 | Electrical connection of wire conductor(s) to a terminal pin in an electrode assembly of a pacing lead The electrode assembly (10) is adapted to be mounted at the distal end of a pacing lead (19) and comprises a mushroom shaped tip electrode (12, 90) having a reduced in diameter terminal pin (22, 42, 62, 92) extending rearwardly therefrom. A sleeve (34) of... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4000745 | Electrical leads for cardiac stimulators and related methods and means The electrical leads for cardiac stimulators comprise an insulated electrical conductive section and a lead-in securing section including a helical member which may be screwed into the heart muscle. Preferably, there is interposed between these two sectio... | 01/04/1977 |
