Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Cook

Stephen J. Cook 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).

  • Patent number: 4771234
    Abstract: A fixture is disclosed for connecting circuit cards having electronic components to a board test system. The fixture is vacuum actuated. The test fixture comprises a fixture base and a support assembly. The fixture base comprises a board test system interface, supports, probe plate and electrical connections. The probe plate contains an integral vacuum chamber with molded supports. The support assembly comprises a first seal, a support plate, a second seal, and a third seal. The circuit card is positioned by two tooling pins located in the probe assembly. The card is electrically connected to the test system through a probe, connecting wire, and a scanner pin. Two new seals are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Stephen J. Cook, Kris J. Kanack