Patents by Inventor Michael Salls

Michael Salls 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).

  • Device for testing a printed circuit board
    Patent number: 11428729
    Abstract: An example apparatus includes a block configured to connect mechanically to a circuit board. The circuit board includes a first conductive path running to a first electrical contact on the circuit board and a second conductive path running to a second electrical contact on the circuit board. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are arranged in an area of the circuit board. The block includes a component having a surface that is configured to cover at least part of the area. A conductive layer is attached to at least part of the surface. The conductive layer is for creating a short circuit between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact following connection of the block to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: TERADYNE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Salls, Roger Good
  • DEVICE FOR TESTING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
    Publication number: 20210223309
    Abstract: An example apparatus includes a block configured to connect mechanically to a circuit board. The circuit board includes a first conductive path running to a first electrical contact on the circuit board and a second conductive path running to a second electrical contact on the circuit board. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are arranged in an area of the circuit board. The block includes a component having a surface that is configured to cover at least part of the area. A conductive layer is attached to at least part of the surface. The conductive layer is for creating a short circuit between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact following connection of the block to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Salls, Roger Good