Patents by Inventor Christopher D. McCoy

Christopher D. McCoy 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).

  • ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20080203268
    Abstract: A probe card assembly can comprise a support structure to which a plurality of probes can be directly or indirectly attached. The probes can be disposed to contact an electronic device to be tested. The probe card assembly can further comprise actuators, which can be configured to change selectively an attitude of the support structure with respect to a reference structure. The probe card assembly can also comprise a plurality of lockable compliant structures. While unlocked, the lockable compliant structures can allow the support structure to move with respect to the reference structure. While locked, however, the compliant structures can provide mechanical resistance to movement of the support structure with respect to the reference structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Eric D. Hobbs, Christopher D. McCoy, James M. Porter, Alexander H. Slocum
  • Adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 7368930
    Abstract: A probe card assembly can comprise a support structure to which a plurality of probes can be directly or indirectly attached. The probes can be disposed to contact an electronic device to be tested. The probe card assembly can further comprise actuators, which can be configured to change selectively an attitude of the support structure with respect to a reference structure. The probe card assembly can also comprise a plurality of lockable compliant structures. While unlocked, the lockable compliant structures can allow the support structure to move with respect to the reference structure. While locked, however, the compliant structures can provide mechanical resistance to movement of the support structure with respect to the reference structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Hobbs, Christopher D. McCoy, James M. Porter, Jr., Alexander H. Slocum
  • Adjustment Mechanism
    Publication number: 20080036480
    Abstract: A probe card assembly can comprise a support structure to which a plurality of probes can be directly or indirectly attached. The probes can be disposed to contact an electronic device to be tested. The probe card assembly can further comprise actuators, which can be configured to change selectively an attitude of the support structure with respect to a reference structure. The probe card assembly can also comprise a plurality of lockable compliant structures. While unlocked, the lockable compliant structures can allow the support structure to move with respect to the reference structure. While locked, however, the compliant structures can provide mechanical resistance to movement of the support structure with respect to the reference structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Eric D. Hobbs, Christopher D. McCoy, James M. Porter, Alexander H. Slocum