Patents by Inventor John Grubb

John Grubb 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: 8147129
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with automatic testing equipment for testing infrared sensors on integrated circuits is provided. The apparatus includes an infrared source, a heat mass, and an electronic frequency modulator. The infrared source is modulated according to a predetermined test frequency such that the infrared source emits an infrared test signal representative of a test temperature and corresponding to the temperature of the heat mass and the predetermined test frequency. A signal processor, electrically coupled to an integrated circuit having an infrared sensor, receives a sensed signal from the infrared sensor in response to the infrared test signal and uses the sensed signal according to the predetermined test frequency to determine a measured temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: John Grubb, Gerard Blaney, Eamon Culhane
  • Publication number: 20100260229
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with automatic testing equipment for testing infrared sensors on integrated circuits is provided. The apparatus includes an infrared source, a heat mass, and an electronic frequency modulator. The infrared source is modulated according to a predetermined test frequency such that the infrared source emits an infrared test signal representative of a test temperature and corresponding to the temperature of the heat mass and the predetermined test frequency. A signal processor, electrically coupled to an integrated circuit having an infrared sensor, receives a sensed signal from the infrared sensor in response to the infrared test signal and uses the sensed signal according to the predetermined test frequency to determine a measured temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: John Grubb, Gerard Blaney, Eamon Culhane
  • Patent number: 7728613
    Abstract: A device under test pogo pin type contactor features an active head and an electronic component associated with the active head. A tip is spaced from the active head and a biasing device is between the active head and the tip for biasing the active head against a device under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard Blaney, John Grubb, Niall Nolan
  • Patent number: 7683649
    Abstract: A testing system contactor with an integral temperature measurement sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard Blaney, John Grubb, Niall Nolan
  • Publication number: 20080116924
    Abstract: A device under test pogo pin type contactor features an active head and an electronic component associated with the active head. A tip is spaced from the active head and a biasing device is between the active head and the tip for biasing the active head against a device under test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Gerard Blaney, John Grubb, Niall Nolan
  • Publication number: 20080116922
    Abstract: A testing system contactor with an integral temperature measurement sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Gerard Blaney, John Grubb, Niall Nolan
  • Publication number: 20050017450
    Abstract: A game piece and method of game playing is disclosed wherein individual game pieces include a multi-piece base with scoring indicia printed on a top portion. The top is rotatable with respect to a bottom portion. A slotted aperture in the top reveals data that varies as the top portion is rotated with respect to the bottom. The variable numbers indicate capability characteristics of the particular game piece. In addition, the base includes slots for the addition of items that enhance the capabilities of the individual game piece. A plurality of additional items fit in the slots with each additional item affecting the numeric values of that character. The items may be dropped or picked up during the game thus permitting customization of each game piece as well as the ability to dynamically alter the characteristics of each game piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Applicant: WizKids LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Weisman, James Long, Scott Hungerford, Matthew Robinson, John Grubb, Ethan Pasternack