Patents by Inventor Carl B. Zovko

Carl B. Zovko 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).

  • Method and apparatus for soldering and desoldering leadless semiconductor modules for printed wiring boards
    Patent number: 4552300
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for soldering leadless semiconductor modules having contact pads on the bottom thereof to and desoldering them from leaded terminal pads on a printed wiring board. The device includes a housing having a bore in which is slidably mounted a suction head. The suction head is used to raise and lower the module relative to the leaded terminals. The suction head has a passageway connected to a source of vacuum for both holding the module relative to the head as well as exhausting heated air from a source which is directed against the leaded terminals to melt same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: Pace, Incorporated
    Inventors: Carl B. Zovko, Alan D. Vogel