Patents by Inventor Steve A. Prokosch

Steve A. Prokosch 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).

  • Robotic laser soldering apparatus for automated surface assembly of microscopic components
    Patent number: 5233152
    Abstract: A robotic laser soldering apparatus for automated assembly of microscopic components which is capable of acquiring, orienting, and soldering very small electrical components, such as gallium arsenide (GaAs) beam lead diodes, to a circuit board having a soft substrate. The apparatus includes a vacuum pickup means for picking up and holding the diode, pattern recognition means for determining the proper positioning of the diode on the circuit board, and a laser for soldering the diode leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Prokosch, Kevin R. Aufderhar
  • Robotic laser soldering apparatus for automated surface assembly of microscopic components
    Patent number: 5023426
    Abstract: A robotic laser soldering apparatus for automated assembly of microscopic components which is capable of acquiring, orienting, and soldering very small electrical components, such as gallium arsenide (GaAs) beam lead diodes, to a circuit board having a soft substrate. The apparatus includes a vacuum pickup means for picking up and holding the diode, pattern recognition means for determining the proper positioning of the diode on the circuit board, and a laser for soldering the diode leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Prokosch, Kevin R. Aufderhar