Patents by Inventor Jim Neeb

Jim Neeb 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).

  • System and method for testing semiconductor devices
    Patent number: 6894523
    Abstract: The invention(s) relates to semiconductor test system and method that isolates and counteracts forces that bend test equipment resulting in improved manufacturing yield and throughput. The system includes a force retainer fixedly mounted on a material handler and a force locator positioned between the force retainer and a circuit board. Together, the force retainer and locator prevent the circuit board from bending. Other embodiments are illustrated and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Jim Neeb
  • Semiconductor test system and method
    Publication number: 20050001647
    Abstract: The invention(s) relates to semiconductor test system and method that isolates and counteracts forces that bend test equipment resulting in improved manufacturing yield and throughput. The system includes a force retainer fixedly mounted on a material handler and a force locator positioned between the force retainer and a circuit board. Together, the force retainer and locator prevent the circuit board from bending. Other embodiments are illustrated and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Jim Neeb