Patents by Inventor Steven R. Sowards

Steven R. Sowards 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 for classifying electronic devices
    Patent number: 6131172
    Abstract: A method for classifying a device as being a first device type or a second device type, wherein the first and second device types are each contained a package which has a plurality of terminals. The method includes identifying at least one target terminal, testing the target terminal, and classifying the device based upon the testing act.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Micron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven R. Sowards
  • Device for classifying electronic components
    Patent number: 6104985
    Abstract: An apparatus for classifying a device as being a first device type or a second device type, includes a fixture for coupling at least one device to be identified to the system; and a processor coupled to the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Micron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven R. Sowards