Patents by Inventor Chris Schroeder
Chris Schroeder 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).
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Patent number: 7925533Abstract: In particular, systems and methods are provided for delivering a discount using a virtual currency. Inventive systems and methods offer a high perceived savings value to an end-user while maintaining the perception of product value. Further, systems and methods for providing a discount are described which impose little or no cost on the service or product provider. An embodiment of an inventive method includes presenting a display of a price paid by a consumer without access to the virtual currency along with a display of an amount payable by the end-user in actual currency in combination with an amount payable in virtual currency by an end-user of an inventive system. The end-user perceives a benefit to using the virtual currency since the price paid in actual currency is less than the displayed price to be paid by a consumer without access to the virtual currency.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Destination Rewards, Inc.Inventors: David Shaw, Cameron Lauseng, Chris Schroeder, John Lavin
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Publication number: 20110000955Abstract: A box having a main body and a wing slideably connected to the main body. The box including structure for holding and displaying goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATIONInventors: William P. Manteufel, Chris Schroeder
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Patent number: 7550964Abstract: A Burn-In Board (BIB) transfer module that links a Burn-In Board (BIB) Loader/Unloader (BLU) to a burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module is capable of transferring a BIB between the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack by moving the BIB in at least two perpendicular directions while minimizing the physical footprint required by the BIB transfer module. The BIB transfer module supports slot level burn-in of components as opposed to batch level burn-in because the burn-in chamber rack may begin the burn-in process as soon as a BIB is delivered to an individual chamber slot in the burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module may easily be detached and separated from the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack without affecting the continuing operation of the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Dangelo, Paul J. Klebek, Harold W. Preston, Chris Schroeder
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Publication number: 20080094095Abstract: A Burn-In Board (BIB) transfer module that links a Burn-In Board (BIB) Loader/Unloader (BLU) to a burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module is capable of transferring a BIB between the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack by moving the BIB in at least two perpendicular directions while minimizing the physical footprint required by the BIB transfer module. The BIB transfer module supports slot level burn-in of components as opposed to batch level burn-in because the burn-in chamber rack may begin the burn-in process as soon as a BIB is delivered to an individual chamber slot in the burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module may easily be detached and separated from the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack without affecting the continuing operation of the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Dangelo, Paul Klebek, Harold Preston, Chris Schroeder
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Patent number: 7339387Abstract: A burn-in system links a Burn-In Board (BIB) Loader/Unloader (BLU) to a burn-in chamber rack using a BIB transfer module. The BIB transfer module is capable of transferring a BIB between the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack by moving the BIB in at least two perpendicular directions while minimizing the physical footprint required by the BIB transfer module. The system supports slot level burn-in of components as opposed to batch level burn-in because the burn-in chamber rack may begin the burn-in process as soon as a BIB is delivered to an individual chamber slot in the burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module may easily be detached and separated from the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack without affecting the continuing operation of the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Dangelo, Brett P. Casey, Chris Schroeder
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Patent number: 7292023Abstract: A Burn-In Board (BIB) transfer module links a Burn-In Board (BIB) Loader/Unloader (BLU) to a burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module is capable of transferring a BIB between the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack by moving the BIB in at least two perpendicular directions while minimizing the physical footprint required by the BIB transfer module. The BIB transfer module supports slot level burn-in of components as opposed to batch level burn-in because the burn-in chamber rack may begin the burn-in process as soon as a BIB is delivered to an individual chamber slot in the burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module may easily be detached and separated from the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack without affecting the continuing operation of the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Dangelo, Paul J. Klebek, Harold W. Preston, Chris Schroeder
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Publication number: 20060000083Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a burn-in system that links a Burn-In Board (BIB) Loader/Unloader (BLU) to a burn-in chamber rack using a BIB transfer module. The BIB transfer module is capable of transferring a BIB between the BLU and the bum-in chamber rack by moving the BIB in at least two perpendicular directions while minimizing the physical footprint required by the BIB transfer module. The system supports slot level burn-in of components as opposed to batch level burn-in because the burn-in chamber rack may begin the bum-in process as soon as a BIB is delivered to an individual chamber slot in the burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module may easily be detached and separated from the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack without affecting the continuing operation of the BLU and the bum-in chamber rack. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Daniel Dangelo, Brett Casey, Chris Schroeder
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Publication number: 20060001436Abstract: A Burn-In Board (BIB) transfer module links a Burn-In Board (BIB) Loader/Unloader (BLU) to a burn-in chamber rack, The BIB transfer module is capable of transferring a BIB between the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack by moving the BIB in at least two perpendicular directions while minimizing the physical footprint required by the BIB transfer module. The BIB transfer module supports slot level burn-in of components as opposed to batch level burn-in because the burn-in chamber rack may begin the burn-in process as soon as a BIB is delivered to an individual chamber slot in the burn-in chamber rack. The BIB transfer module may easily be detached and separated from the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack without affecting the continuing operation of the BLU and the burn-in chamber rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Daniel Dangelo, Paul Klebek, Harold Preston, Chris Schroeder
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Publication number: 20050182648Abstract: In particular, systems and methods are provided for delivering a discount using a virtual currency. Inventive systems and methods offer a high-perceived savings value to an end-user while maintaining the perception of product value. Further, systems and methods for providing a discount are described which impose little or no cost on the service or product provider. An embodiment of an inventive method includes presenting a display of a price paid by a consumer without access to the virtual currency along with a display of an amount payable by the end-user in actual currency in combination with an amount payable in a combination of actual and virtual currency by an end-user of an inventive system. The end-user perceives a benefit to using the virtual currency since the price paid in actual currency is less than the displayed price to be paid by a consumer without access to the virtual currency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2005Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: David Shaw, Cameron Lauseng, Chris Schroeder, John Lavin
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Patent number: 6035731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: John Langmack, Tom Birk, Chris Schroeder
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Patent number: 5948960Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: John Langmack, Tom Birk, Chris Schroeder