Patents by Inventor Steven C. Steps

Steven C. Steps 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: 12292484
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Patent number: 12265136
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Publication number: 20250093399
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20250093400
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20250093398
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20240426938
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Publication number: 20240426939
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Patent number: 12169217
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20240302451
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan JOVANOVIC, Kenneth W. DEBOE, Steven C. STEPS
  • Patent number: 12007451
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Publication number: 20240036103
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Aehr Test Systems
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Patent number: 11821940
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20230204651
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Patent number: 11635459
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20220082636
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Publication number: 20220065921
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Patent number: 11209497
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is provided. Slot assemblies are removably mounted to a frame. Each slot assembly allows for individual heating and temperature control of a respective cartridge that is inserted into the slot assembly. A closed loop air path is defined by the frame and a heater and cooler are located in the closed loop air path to cool or heat the cartridge with air. Individual cartridges can be inserted or be removed while other cartridges are in various stages of being tested or in various stages of temperature ramps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Aehr Test Systems
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps
  • Patent number: 11199572
    Abstract: A tester apparatus is described. Various components contribute to the functionality of the tester apparatus, including an insertion and removal apparatus, thermal posts, independent gimbaling, the inclusion of a photo detector, a combination of thermal control methods, a detect circuitry in a socket lid, through posts with stand-offs, and a voltage retargeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Aehr Test Systems
    Inventors: Jovan Jovanovic, Kenneth W. Deboe, Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey
  • Patent number: 10976362
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey, Kenneth W. Deboe, Donald P. Richmond, II, Alberto Calderon
  • Publication number: 20200300908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Steven C. Steps, Scott E. Lindsey, Kenneth W. Deboe, Donald P. Richmond, II, Alberto Calderon