Patents by Inventor Paul W. Treakle

Paul W. Treakle 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).

  • Contact array
    Patent number: 4421370
    Abstract: The laterally contacting elastomeric array is preferably adapted for use in connecting the pin electronics in a test-head to an electronic device under test. The array comprises a plastic elastomer boat for supporting a plurality of elastomeric contacts, and an insulating thread or filament, or retaining nipples, for supporting the contacts in the elastomer boat. The contacts are each cylindrical, have a hole for receiving the supporting thread (filament) or nipples, and are compressed laterally rather than on their ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1983
    Assignee: Accutest Corporation
    Inventors: Paul W. Treakle, Edward W. Cielakie