Patents by Inventor James R. Kehoe

James R. Kehoe 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).

  • Automated soldering process and apparatus
    Patent number: 4595816
    Abstract: An automated program controlled discrete soldering system for plated holes of a printed wiring board, having a crucible for holding a discrete amount of solder and operable to travel in a substantial vertical path to a soldering position beneath the board. The solder is metered and deposited in the crucible prior to each application of laser energy to the crucible for melting the solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Richard L. Hall, Frieda S. Jenniches, James R. Kehoe, David G. Strong, Edward N. Silcott