Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Roche

Kevin J. Roche 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).

  • Component self alignment
    Patent number: 4836435
    Abstract: Alignment of leaded surface mount components to solder pads is enhanced by providing at least two soldered areas per lead, separated by a space of non-wettable material so that during component placement on the soldered areas there is a tendency for the components to self center as the leads fall between the raised soldered areas where they are retained during a reflow operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Duane T. Napp, Kevin J. Roche