Patents by Inventor Mark Andrew Banke

Mark Andrew Banke 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: 8786301
    Abstract: A system for testing a device under test (DUT), in which electrical coupling among a module board, a low profile connector, and, a DIB is established by applying a pressure on the module board toward the DUT, is provided. The system includes a test head bracket secured inside a test head, the test head bracket includes the module board having a first section including a plurality of connectors to couple a test analyzer to the module board, a second section including a plurality of contacts pads to electrically couple the module board to the DUT, and, a flexible board to enable the first section to be placed at an angle with respect to the second section. The test head bracket also includes a module board stiffener mechanically securing the first section and the second section to the test head and the low profile connector electrically couples the module board to the DUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Wright, Joseph W. Foerstel, Mark Andrew Banke, Ken A. Ito
  • Patent number: 8466704
    Abstract: A test probe may have signal and ground probe pins. During testing of an integrated circuit die, the signal and ground probe pins may contact pads on the die. A printed circuit board may have conductive pads and traces that route signals between a tester and the probe pins. The probe pins may be supported by a ring-shaped conductive epoxy support structure. The ground probe pins may be uninsulated within the conductive epoxy support structure, so that the ground probe pins are grounded along their length to the support structure. The signal probe pins may be insulated within the support structure. Coaxial cable shielding may be provided on the signal pins between an outer wall portion of the support structure and the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Aman Aflaki Beni, Chung Fu, Mark Andrew Banke
  • Patent number: 7768280
    Abstract: A system for testing a device under test (DUT), in which electrical coupling among a module board, a low profile connector, and, a DIB is established by applying a pressure on the module board toward the DUT, is provided. The system includes a test head bracket secured inside a test head, the test head bracket includes the module board having a first section including a plurality of connectors to couple a test analyzer to the module board, a second section including a plurality of contacts pads to electrically couple the module board to the DUT, and, a flexible board to enable the first section to be placed at an angle with respect to the second section. The test head bracket also includes a module board stiffener mechanically securing the first section and the second section to the test head and the low profile connector electrically couples the module board to the DUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Wright, Joseph W. Foerstel, Mark Andrew Banke, Ken A. Ito