Patents by Inventor C. Kenneth Gray

C. Kenneth Gray 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).

  • Test handler emulation
    Patent number: 7142002
    Abstract: A method of testing circuit chips includes providing test chips, the test chips being circuit chips to be tested, emulating a first type of test handler positioner for a circuit chip coupling device that is configured to couple to the first type of test handler, and using a test handler positioner connected to the circuit chip coupling device to couple the circuit chip coupling device to a selected test chip, to move the test chip to a desired test location, and to remove the test chip from the test location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Northwave Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Clemons, C. Kenneth Gray, James D. Roblee