Patents by Inventor Charles Nappen

Charles Nappen 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).

  • Test head vertical support system
    Patent number: 9201430
    Abstract: A manipulator for translating a load along an axis of translation is provided. The manipulator comprises an outer column and a telescoping column positioned adjacent the outer column. The telescoping column is attached to the load and configured to translate the load along the axis of translation. At least one guiding member is mounted between the outer column and the telescoping column, wherein the guiding member is configured to guide the telescoping column as the telescoping column translates along the axis of translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: inTEST Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Crowell, Charles Nappen
  • TEST HEAD VERTICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140180494
    Abstract: A manipulator for translating a load along an axis of translation is provided. The manipulator comprises an outer column and a telescoping column positioned adjacent the outer column. The telescoping column is attached to the load and configured to translate the load along the axis of translation. At least one guiding member is mounted between the outer column and the telescoping column, wherein the guiding member is configured to guide the telescoping column as the telescoping column translates along the axis of translation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: inTEST Corporation
    Inventors: Steven CROWELL, Charles Nappen
  • Test head vertical support system
    Patent number: 8700218
    Abstract: A manipulator for translating a load along an axis of translation is provided. The manipulator comprises an outer column and a telescoping column positioned adjacent the outer column. The telescoping column is attached to the load and configured to translate the load along the axis of translation. At least one guiding member is mounted between the outer column and the telescoping column, wherein the guiding member is configured to guide the telescoping column as the telescoping column translates along the axis of translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: InTEST Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Crowell, Charles Nappen, Nathan Smith
  • Wrist joint for positioning a test head
    Patent number: 8444107
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a load comprises a pivot apparatus coupled to the load and movable with the load; and a base stationary relative to the pivot apparatus. At least two areas of support are situated between the pivot apparatus and the base. Respectively opposite force components are at the two areas of support. The two areas of support move along a one curved path to tilt the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: inTEST Corporation
    Inventors: Henri M. Akouka, Christopher L. West, Charles Nappen
  • TEST HEAD VERTICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100063637
    Abstract: A manipulator for translating a load along an axis of translation is provided. The manipulator comprises an outer column and a telescoping column positioned adjacent the outer column. The telescoping column is attached to the load and configured to translate the load along the axis of translation. At least one guiding member is mounted between the outer column and the telescoping column, wherein the guiding member is configured to guide the telescoping column as the telescoping column translates along the axis of translation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: InTest Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Crowell, Charles Nappen, Nathan Smith
  • Wrist joint for positioning a test head
    Publication number: 20060255222
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a load comprises a pivot apparatus coupled to the load and movable with the load; and a base stationary relative to the pivot apparatus. At least two areas of support are situated between the pivot apparatus and the base. Respectively opposite force components are at the two areas of support. The two areas of support move along a one curved path to tilt the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Henri Akouka, Christopher West, Charles Nappen