Patents by Inventor Larre Nelson

Larre Nelson 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).

  • Electrical test probes, methods of making, and methods of using
    Publication number: 20050280433
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic test probe including a compression spring disposed in the housing in engagement with a plunger, the compression spring including a first section of coils including a first centerline and a second section of coils including a second centerline spaced apart from and parallel to the first centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Larre Nelson, John Winter
  • Apparatus for interfacing electronic packages and test equipment
    Publication number: 20050146341
    Abstract: A test apparatus for testing electrical devices such as ICs is provided. The test apparatus includes a test socket mounted on a DUT board in which a contact plunger assembly is at least partially positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: John Winter, Larre Nelson, John Bergeron, Lourie Sarcione
  • Electrical test probes and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 6667629
    Abstract: A probe plunger and method of making are provided. The probe plunger includes an outer layer of a relatively hard, relatively low contact resistance such as a palladium-cobalt alloy. In some embodiments, a portion of the exterior surface includes at least one region of a self-limiting oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Rika Electronics International, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa R. Souza, Larre Nelson
  • Electrical test probes and methods of making the same
    Publication number: 20030102877
    Abstract: A probe plunger and method of making are provided. The probe plunger includes an outer layer of a relatively hard, relatively low contact resistance such as a palladium-cobalt alloy. In some embodiments, a portion of the exterior surface includes at least one region of a self-limiting oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Theresa R. Souza, Larre Nelson