Patents by Inventor James E. Maksim

James E. Maksim 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).

  • Patent number: 6155311
    Abstract: A system for conditioning the leads of a semiconductor device. The system includes a base having anvil surfaces configured to form the leads to a predetermined shape, and forming arms mounted to the base. An actuator is movable relative to the base to move the forming arms from a first position, with the forming arm spaced from the leads, to a second position, with the forming arm urging the leads against the anvil surface to form the leads to a predetermined configuration. Adjustment means adjust the position of said anvil and arms. A video scanner scans sample semiconductor devices and generates lead dimension and configuration signals. A processor processes said signals and applies the processed signals to the adjustment means to form leads of a semiconductor device to predetermined dimensions and configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Precision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Ross Davis, James E. Maksim, Wilfrido Villanueva Lapus
  • Patent number: 5862838
    Abstract: A system for conditioning the leads of a semiconductor device. The system includes a base having at least one anvil surface configured to form the leads to a predetermined shape, and at least one forming arm mounted to the base. An actuator is movable relative to the base to move the forming arm from a first position, with the forming arm spaced from the leads, to a second position, with the forming arm urging the leads against the anvil surface to form the leads to a predetermined configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Precision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Ross Davis, James E. Maksim, Wilfrido Villanueva Lapus
  • Patent number: 5487416
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for conditioning the leads of a semiconductor device having parallel leads formed to a predetermined configuration. The apparatus includes a device for engaging and massaging the leads to reintroduce a predetermined spacing between the leads, bringing the leads into parallelism. The apparatus also includes a device for forming the leads to a partially unbent condition having at least one clamping arm pivotal between a first position spaced from the leads and a second position compressing a portion of the leads between the clamping arm and the support. The apparatus further includes a device for reforming the leads to a predetermined configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Precision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Maksim
  • Patent number: 5273081
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for conditioning the leads of a semiconductor device having parallel leads projecting in a predetermined configuration. The apparatus includes a device for engaging and massaging the leads to reintroduce a predetermined spacing between the leads, bringing the leads into parallelism. The apparatus further includes a device for forming the leads to at least partially remove any bends in the leads, and a device for reforming the leads to a predetermined configuration. The lead conditioning method includes the steps of bringing the leads into parallelism, forming the leads to a partially unbent condition, and shaping the leads in a desired lead configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Precision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Maksim