Patents by Inventor Richard James Szwec

Richard James Szwec 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).

  • Method and apparatus for non-destructive testing of leaded packages
    Patent number: 6739202
    Abstract: A method of non-destructively testing the adhesion of electrical leads joined to a package comprising the steps of holding the package and a portion of a lead in respective stationary positions, applying a force to the lead proximate an area where it's joined to the package, and measuring the resistance of the lead to the force. An apparatus for holding the package and leads during such testing comprising first and second holding members, each having three arms connected by a transverse member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard James Szwec, Edward Hunt Donoho
  • Method and apparatus for non-destructive testing of leaded packages
    Publication number: 20020189364
    Abstract: A method of non-destructively testing the adhesion of electrical leads joined to a package comprising the steps of holding the package and a portion of a lead in respective stationary positions, applying a force to the lead proximate an area where it's joined to the package, and measuring the resistance of the lead to the force. An apparatus for holding the package and leads during such testing comprising first and second holding members, each having three arms connected by a transverse member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Richard James Szwec, Edward Hunt Donoho