Patents by Inventor David W. Steinmeier, II

David W. Steinmeier, II 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).

  • Bonding apparatus utilizing pivotally mounted bonding arm
    Patent number: 3940047
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the operation of a pivoted member. A pivoted arm such as provided in an apparatus for bonding leads in electronic components is controlled by means of a torque motor during bonding and non-bonding intervals to provide control of forces exerted by the pivoted member during the bonding interval and forces exerted on the pivoted member during non-bonding intervals. Motion cams to complement the operation of the torque motor may also be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Unitek Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Laub, David W. Steinmeier, II