Patents by Inventor Herve Briend

Herve Briend 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).

  • Suction plate for holding and supporting electronic circuit boards during printing operation
    Patent number: 6346154
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting double sided printed circuit boards during printing a solder past pattern or the like on the second side of the printed circuit board after the first side is already loaded. The apparatus includes components for holding the printed circuit boards in position and support posts with different footprints for supporting the printed circuit board at locations on the first side not occupied by components. The apparatus uses a vacuum chamber and/or vacuum cups for holding the printed circuit board in place. It further includes components for proper positioning the printed circuit boards prior to holding the same in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: Herve Briend