Patents by Inventor Alexander Koch

Alexander Koch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080012590
    Abstract: An improved test probe assembly has an improved mounting assembly which provides the test probe multi-directional freedom of movement with respect to a base in order to resist damage frequently caused to the test probe. The improved mounting assembly may, for example, include at least a first resilient mount disposed on the base and having at least a first support and at least a first resilient element. The at least a first resilient element, which may, for example, be at least a first spring, is deflectable when the test probe engages a structure, such as a device under testing (DUT). Accordingly, the improved test probe assembly of the invention can be deflected an infinite number of positions, in order to resist damage caused, for example, by misalignment between the probe and the DUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Alexander Koch, Arkady Ivannikov, Ted Toth
  • Publication number: 20070236871
    Abstract: A fixture is provided for functional testing of an assembled wireless device. The wireless device has a first port and a second port. The fixture comprises: a base having an opening formed therein for receiving a retainer, the retainer being rotatably mounted in the opening for rotating from a first position to a second position, the retainer for receiving the wireless device while in the first position; a first connector mounted in the retainer for engaging the first port of the wireless device when the wireless device is received by the retainer in the first position; and a second connector rotatably mounted on the base, the second connector for engaging the second port of the wireless device when the retainer is rotated to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Arkady IVANNIKOV, Alexander KOCH, Marek REKSNIS
  • Patent number: 7268567
    Abstract: An improved test probe assembly has an improved mounting assembly which provides the test probe multi-directional freedom of movement with respect to a base in order to resist damage frequently caused to the test probe. The improved mounting assembly may, for example, include at least a first resilient mount disposed on the base and having at least a first support and at least a first resilient element. The at least a first resilient element, which may, for example, be at least a first spring, is deflectable when the test probe engages a structure, such as a device under testing (DUT). Accordingly, the improved test probe assembly of the invention can be deflected an infinite number of positions, in order to resist damage caused, for example, by misalignment between the probe and the DUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Alexander Koch, Arkady Ivannikov, Ted Toth
  • Patent number: 7245119
    Abstract: A fixture for functional testing of an assembled wireless device, the wireless device having a data port and a removable casing concealing a battery cavity having battery contacts, the fixture comprising: a base having an opening formed therein for receiving a retainer, the retainer being rotatably mounted in the opening for rotating from a first position to a second position, the retainer for receiving the wireless device with the removable casing removed while in the first position; a connector mounted in the retainer for engaging the data port of the wireless device when the wireless device is received by the retainer in the first position; and, a battery emulator insert rotatably mounted on the base, the battery emulator insert having power contacts for engaging the battery contacts in the battery cavity of the wireless device when the retainer is rotated to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Arkady Ivannikov, Alexander Koch, Marek Reksnis
  • Publication number: 20060289190
    Abstract: An RF isolation container that includes a counterweight system to assist an operator with opening and closing operations, an electromagnet locking mechanism for easier and consistent locking of the RF isolation container and a motion damping mechanism to relieve fatigue on operating components and on human operators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Winston Mok, Alexander Koch, Arkady Ivannikov
  • Publication number: 20060197535
    Abstract: A fixture for functional testing of an assembled wireless device, the wireless device having a data port and a removable casing concealing a battery cavity having battery contacts, the fixture comprising: a base having an opening formed therein for receiving a retainer, the retainer being rotatably mounted in the opening for rotating from a first position to a second position, the retainer for receiving the wireless device with the removable casing removed while in the first position; a connector mounted in the retainer for engaging the data port of the wireless device when the wireless device is received by the retainer in the first position; and, a battery emulator insert rotatably mounted on the base, the battery emulator insert having power contacts for engaging the battery contacts in the battery cavity of the wireless device when the retainer is rotated to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Arkady Ivannikov, Alexander Koch, Marek Reksnis
  • Publication number: 20060176065
    Abstract: An improved test probe assembly has an improved mounting assembly which provides the test probe multi-directional freedom of movement with respect to a base in order to resist damage frequently caused to the test probe. The improved mounting assembly may, for example, include at least a first resilient mount disposed on the base and having at least a first support and at least a first resilient element. The at least a first resilient element, which may, for example, be at least a first spring, is deflectable when the test probe engages a structure, such as a device under testing (DUT). Accordingly, the improved test probe assembly of the invention can be deflected an infinite number of positions, in order to resist damage caused, for example, by misalignment between the probe and the DUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Alexander Koch, Arkady Ivannikov, Ted Toth