Patents by Inventor Mark P. Kelley

Mark P. Kelley 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).

  • Fine alignment IC handler and method for assembling the same
    Patent number: 6111420
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention includes a frame for attaching the clamp of a hand test socket to a workpress assembly of a high-speed IC handler. The frame attaches to a workpress assembly. Utilizing the clamp of a test socket recycles frequently unused test socket parts and eliminates the need for custom fabricated workpress assembly components. The method for adapting the hand test socket for use on the workpress assembly includes the steps: providing a test socket having a base and a top cover, the top cover including a clamp; removing the top cover and the clamp; configuring the clamp for use in a workpress assembly; and attaching the clamp to the workpress assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kelley, Yakov A. Bobrov
  • Frame for holding a bladed element of an IC handling system
    Patent number: 6018248
    Abstract: A frame for holding a bladed element of a test socket is used in an IC handling system. The frame includes a face, a rim formed on the face, a detent formed on the rim so that the rim and the detent are capable of holding the bladed element. The detent includes a hook having a beveled edge for holding the bladed element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kelley, Yakov A. Bobrov
  • Method of adapting a hand test socket for use in a workpress assembly
    Patent number: 5924183
    Abstract: A method of adapting a hand test socket for use in a workpress assembly includes: providing a hand test socket having a base and a top cover. The top cover includes a clamp. The method includes the step: removing the top cover and the clamp and configuring the clamp for use in a workpress assembly. The step of configuring the clamp includes forming a frame and attaching the clamp to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kelley, Yakov A. Bobrov
  • Fine alignment IC handler and method for assembling same
    Patent number: 5869976
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention includes a frame for attaching the clamp of a hand test socket to a workpress assembly of a high-speed IC handler. The frame attaches to a workpress assembly. Utilizing the clamp of a test socket recycles frequently unused test socket parts and eliminates the need for custom fabricated workpress assembly components. The method for adapting the hand test socket for use on the workpress assembly includes the steps: providing a test socket having a base and a top cover, the top cover including a clamp; removing the top cover and the clamp; configuring the clamp for use in a workpress assembly; and attaching the clamp to the workpress assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kelley, Yakov A. Bobrov