Patents by Inventor Daniel F. Rochat

Daniel F. Rochat 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).

  • Method and apparatus for testing electro-mechanical devices
    Patent number: 4573011
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for testing devices of the type having elongated flexible appendages (12, 14; 16, 18) at which test signals or responses must be applied or received. An elongated flexible carrier (40) is provided with a plurality of fixtures (44) for supporting such devices so that the free ends (14, 18) of their appendages are positioned conveniently for testing. The carrier is wound to and from large reels (124, 126) and passes through a multiple probe station (186) where each device is tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Nouvas Manufacturing Technology Company
    Inventors: Daniel F. Rochat, Chuck C. Ogawa, Uyen D. Bui