Patents by Inventor Ralph Richard Comulada, Jr.

Ralph Richard Comulada, Jr. 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).

  • Electrical test tool having easily replaceable electrical probe
    Patent number: 6504388
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved probe housing mechanism that will allow for the quick release of a probe tip from a testing tool. The invention includes a probe housing, a double cantilevered beam for holding a probe tip, and a releasable spring mechanism for holding the beam into place. The spring mechanism can be released by squeezing the spring together or by releasing a non-removable locking screw, thereby allowing the beam to be slidably removed from the probe housing for easy replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Richard Comulada, Jr., Michael Philip Goldowsky, John P. Karidis, Gerard McVicker, Yuet-Ying Yu
  • Electrical test tool having easily replaceable electrical probe
    Patent number: 6127832
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved probe housing mechanism that will allow for the quick release of a probe tip from a testing tool. The invention includes a probe housing, a double cantilevered beam for holding a probe tip, and a releasable spring mechanism for holding the beam into place. The spring mechanism can be released by squeezing the spring together or by releasing a non-removable locking screw, thereby allowing the beam to be slidably removed from the probe housing for easy replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Richard Comulada, Jr., Michael Philip Goldowsky, John P. Karidis, Gerard McVicker, Yuet-Ying Yu