Patents by Inventor Clarence S. Yoo

Clarence S. Yoo 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).

  • Terminals of surface mount components
    Patent number: 5241134
    Abstract: The prior art terminal for making a solder bond between a lead and a bond site is modified so as to enhance the reliability of the solder bond. In one embodiment, this modification entails solder relief terminals: solder relief holes through the terminal, notches, grooves or ridges on the surface of the terminal, or bending of the terminal. In a second embodiment, this modification entails predeposit of a predetermined and controlled amount of solid solder and flux on the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventor: Clarence S. Yoo