Patents by Inventor Lee M. Wolfe

Lee M. Wolfe 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: 5334043
    Abstract: A test fixture for facilitating connection between the test leads of a diagnostic device and a pin grid array, dispersion via, or other multi-leaded electronic components mounted on a printed circuit boards. A base is provided of a nonconductive material having holes for spring loaded test pins. In the center of the fixture is a threaded rod which attaches the fixture onto a small threaded stud attached to the printed circuit board. The screw attachment is designed so that the fixture first screws onto the metal stud with light finger pressure. A nested screw arrangement utilizing a left hand threaded part then presses the fixture against the printed circuit board, compressing the test pins for good contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: George J. Dvorak, Jr., Lee M. Wolfe