Patents by Inventor Tan Seok Hiong

Tan Seok Hiong 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).

  • Handler system incorporating a semi-automatic tray replacement apparatus and method of use
    Publication number: 20030002964
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically replacing a tray in a handler system is disclosed. The system and method includes a stacker assembly for housing a plurality of trays, each tray holding at least one device, and a replacement apparatus for automatically replacing a tray in the stacker assembly with a replacement tray. The system and method further includes identifying a tray in need of replacement, adjusting the stacker assembly so that the tray in need of replacement is aligned with the tray replacement apparatus, and replacing the tray with the replacement tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Wee Boon Hee, Edmund Giam Chee Wei, Tan Seok Hiong
  • Method and apparatus for mounting a load board onto a test head
    Patent number: 6433532
    Abstract: A load board feeder is secured to the center portion of a test head. The load board feeder uses a lift mechanism to control the movement of a locator block in vertical directions. A load board rests on the locator block and a location device on the locator block ensures alignment of the load board with a test head. When the load board feeder lowers the load board, the load board is properly seated on the test head without damaging delicate pogo pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Wong Han Boon, Tan Seok Hiong, Aw Chin Kiat