Patents by Inventor James D. Lightbody

James D. Lightbody 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).

  • Apparatus and method for testing circuit boards
    Patent number: 4528500
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for locating a pin board in respect to a matrix testing jig in a test fixture for printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Inventors: James D. Lightbody, William S. Lightbody
  • Apparatus and method for testing circuit boards
    Patent number: 4443756
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing circuit boards is disclosed. The apparatus uses double ended electrically conductive pins inserted in a physically programmable pin board in combination with a direct hard wired constant matrix pin board and a programmable comparison device to form the testing apparatus for use in testing circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Inventors: James D. Lightbody, William S. Lightbody