Patents by Inventor Jon Paulsen

Jon Paulsen 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).

  • Automated contact alignment tool
    Patent number: 7750653
    Abstract: An electronic testing machine that tests electronic components using test contacts is disclosed. A contact takes a plurality of electrical readings for a component retained in a test plate as the test plate is moved in microsteps. These electrical readings can be used to determine alignment and/or to correct alignment as necessary using an adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Newton, Jon Paulsen, Barry Klinger, Shi Li, Spencer Barrett, Jasmine Lu, Kent Robinson
  • AUTOMATED CONTACT ALIGNMENT TOOL
    Publication number: 20090224789
    Abstract: A method for determining the alignment of a plurality of contacts in an electronic testing machine is disclosed. The contacts are swept over an electronic component taking a plurality of electrical readings. These electrical readings are charted against a desired orientation to determine alignment. Alignment can be corrected as necessary using an adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Newton, Jon Paulsen, Barry Klinger, Shi Li, Spencer Barrett, Jasmine Lu, Kent Robinson
  • Automated contact alignment tool
    Patent number: 7557594
    Abstract: A method for determining the alignment of a plurality of contacts in an electronic testing machine is disclosed. The contacts are swept over an electronic component taking a plurality of electrical readings. These electrical readings are charted against a desired orientation to determine alignment. Alignment can be corrected as necessary using an adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Newton, Jon Paulsen, Barry Klinger, Shi Li, Spencer Barrett, Jasmine Lu, Kent Robinson
  • AUTOMATED CONTACT ALIGNMENT TOOL
    Publication number: 20090045830
    Abstract: A method for determining the alignment of a plurality of contacts in an electronic testing machine is disclosed. The contacts are swept over an electronic component taking a plurality of electrical readings. These electrical readings are charted against a desired orientation to determine alignment. Alignment can be corrected as necessary using an adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Newton, Jon Paulsen, Barry Klinger, Shi Li, Spencer Barrett, Jasmine Lu, Kent Robinson