Patents Assigned to Elastomeric Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5340318
    Abstract: A conductive elastomeric element electronic connector assembly in which a plurality of conductive elastomeric connector elements are held in openings in a connector element carrier positioned between a pair of spaced substrates having contact pads which are to be connected together electrically. Each connector element has a volume within the confines of the opening in which it is held which is less than the volume of the opening, so that upon axial compression of the connector element, which occurs as the substrates are brought together to establish contact between the contact pads and the ends of the connector elements, the connector elements can deflect and expand into the extra space in the openings in which they are held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Elastomeric Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Kunihiro
  • Patent number: 5033970
    Abstract: A self-mounted chip carrier having a surface which contains the integrated circuit. This surface has a contact pad metallized area for contacting the integrated circuit. The self-mounted chip carrier is secured to a mating surface and aligned so that the pads on the chip carrier are aligned with the matching pads on a substrate for mating with the self-mounted chip carrier. Registration holes serve as a means for aligning the chip carrier. A compliant connector made of an elastomeric material is positioned between the chip carrier and the substrate to provide electrical connection. A lid is provided to serve as a deflection stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Elastomeric Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Leonard S. Buchoff
  • Patent number: 4955818
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for connecting an electrical component, such as a chip carrier to a printed circuit board. The connector is made up of a housing having a recess for receiving the chip carrier. The housing also contains a passage in which strips of elastomeric elements are fitted. When a chip carrier is positioned within the connector, contact is made between the chip carrier and the elastomeric elements at the lateral sides of the chip carrier. The elastomeric element strips also make contact with the printed circuit board to effect electrical connections between the chip carrier and the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: Elastomeric Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Strange, William P. Sharpe