Patents by Inventor Thomas Allsup

Thomas Allsup 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).

  • Latching dual contact socketfor testing ball grid array devices
    Publication number: 20070224867
    Abstract: A test and burn-in socket for ball grid array type devices is disclosed. This socket is a true open top device in that there is no contact on the upper surface of the device under test. The test and burn-in socket further features dual contacts for simultaneous voltage and current measurements (Kelvin contacts). The socket additionally provides that the dual contacts serve as a latching mechanism to hold the device in place throughout the test and burn-in process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Allsup, Raymond Blasingame
  • Automatic positioner for aligning a leadless electronic component within a test socket
    Publication number: 20060110953
    Abstract: An automatic positioner within a test or burn-in socket for aligning leadless electronic devices is disclosed. Four possible embodiments of the positioner are shown, each with clamshell and open top socket bodies for the latching mechanism to hold the device in place throughout the test and burn-in process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas Allsup