This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Robbie J. Rongstad and a Patent for a Compensating Set Screw
Introduction
Robbie J. Rongstad is an inventor associated with Osseo, Wisconsin, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. His patent addresses a practical challenge in electrical connections: maintaining pressure on stranded wire as it settles over time.
Latest Patents
Rongstad is credited with 1 patent, titled “Compensating Set Screw for Terminal Blocks to Compensate for Settling of Multi-Strand Wire.” The invention describes a set screw for securing a power wire in a terminal block. Its spring-loaded plunger can move along the screw stem and follow the wire as it settles, helping maintain pressure between the wire and the plunger. A retainer keeps the plunger attached to the stem.
Career Highlights
Rongstad’s listed patent is connected to computing-system power distribution, where terminal blocks can be used to terminate power wires. The compensating set screw is designed to help preserve a secure electrical connection despite changes in the wire’s position over time.
Collaborations
The patent is associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, the company identified in the provided information as Rongstad’s workplace. The invention’s application to computing-system terminal blocks reflects a focus on reliable power connections.
Conclusion
Robbie J. Rongstad’s patent presents a spring-loaded set-screw design intended to compensate for stranded-wire settling and help maintain pressure in terminal-block connections.
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