Patents by Inventor Ronald Weispfenning

Ronald Weispfenning 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).

  • Apparatus for aligning wires to solder pads
    Patent number: 4718164
    Abstract: A wire guide device includes a base fixture to which a microelectronic component is fixedly attached such that solder pads on the component are exposed. A lacette consisting of a plurality of spaced, upstanding posts is positioned adjacent the microelectronic component such that the posts are aligned with the solder pads. Fine wire is directed around the posts over the solder pads to a wire guide. The wire guide holds each laced wire in position for soldering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Hokanson, Ronald Weispfenning