Patents by Inventor Tom Birk

Tom Birk 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).

  • Direct to chuck coolant delivery for integrated circuit testing
    Patent number: 6501290
    Abstract: A device is loaded in a test chamber. The device is positioned for support on a chuck in a non-test position in the test chamber. The device is tested in the test chamber. The chuck is positioned in a test position in the test chamber to place the device in electrical contact with a test apparatus. Coolant is delivered to a heat sink supported by the chuck near the device prior to testing the device and while testing the device. Coolant is delivered to the heat sink through flexible tubing coupled to the chuck as the chuck moves from the non-test position to the test position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Kvanvig, Martin M. Maxwell, Tom Birk, Dave Clay
  • DIRECT TO CHUCK COOLANT DELIVERY FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING
    Publication number: 20020011862
    Abstract: A device is loaded in a test chamber. The device is tested in the test chamber. Coolant is delivered near the device prior to testing the device and while testing the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: THOMAS A. KVANVIG, MARTIN M. MAXWELL, TOM BIRK, DAVE CLAY
  • PLGA test handler throw measuring unit
    Patent number: 6035731
    Abstract: A handler throw measuring unit (HTMU) for calibrating a test handler that handles an integrated circuit package. The throw measuring unit includes a plurality of pogo pins that are coupled to a base plate and a spring plate. The pogo pins are deflected when a test handler pushes the spring plate. The HTMU has a gauge that is coupled to the spring plate to measure the amount of pogo pin deflection. The amount of deflection can be provided on a numerical readout. An operator can incrementally move the test handler until the readout provides a desired value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: John Langmack, Tom Birk, Chris Schroeder
  • HTMU test handler throw measuring unit
    Patent number: 5948960
    Abstract: A handler throw measuring unit (HTMU) for calibrating a test handler that handles an integrated circuit package. The throw measuring unit includes a plurality of pogo pins that are coupled to a base plate and a spring plate. The pogo pins are deflected when a test handler pushes the spring plate. The HTMU has a gauge that is coupled to the spring plate to measure the amount of pogo pin deflection. The amount of deflection can be provided on a numerical readout. An operator can incrementally move the test handler until the readout provides a desired value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: John Langmack, Tom Birk, Chris Schroeder