Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Richmond

Thomas C. Richmond 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).

  • Publication number: 20240103068
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Donald P. Richmond, II, Kenneth W. Deboe, Frank O. Uher, Jovan Jovanovic, Scott E. Lindsey, Thomas T. Maenner, Patrick M. Shepherd, Jeffrey L. Tyson, Mark C. Carbone, Paul W. Burke, Doan D. Cao, James F. Tomic, Long V. Vu
  • Patent number: 8628663
    Abstract: A filter cartridge has a keyed end cap which is configured and shaped for unlocking an associated valve mechanism that comprises a latch device and a valve. In this manner, when the fuel filter cartridge is placed into a fuel filter housing having such a latch and valve mechanism, the fuel filter cartridge is operable therein to filter fluid and pass the fluid into a standpipe contained within the fuel filter housing. The fuel filter cartridge of this type generally includes pleated filter paper which is disposed between two opposed end caps. The keys may be provided along the bottom end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Richmond, Steven M. Todd, Kenneth W. Stirn, Farrell F. Calcaterra
  • Publication number: 20120223003
    Abstract: A filter cartridge has a keyed end cap which is configured and shaped for unlocking an associated valve mechanism that comprises a latch device and a valve. In this manner, when the fuel filter cartridge is placed into a fuel filter housing having such a latch and valve mechanism, the fuel filter cartridge is operable therein to filter fluid and pass the fluid into a standpipe contained within the fuel filter housing. The fuel filter cartridge of this type generally includes pleated filter paper which is disposed between two opposed end caps. The keys may be provided along the bottom end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Richmond, Steven M. Todd, Kenneth W. Stirn, Farrell F. Calcaterra
  • Patent number: 8197686
    Abstract: A filter cartridge has a keyed end cap which is configured and shaped for unlocking an associated valve mechanism that comprises a latch device and a valve. In this manner, when the fuel filter cartridge is placed into a fuel filter housing having such a latch and valve mechanism, the fuel filter cartridge is operable therein to filter fluid and pass the fluid into a standpipe contained within the fuel filter housing. The fuel filter cartridge of this type generally includes pleated filter paper which is disposed between two opposed end caps. The keys may be provided along the bottom end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Richmond, Steven M. Todd, Kenneth W. Stirn, Farrell F. Calcaterra
  • Publication number: 20080053886
    Abstract: A filter element having a plurality of keys for actuating value or other closure mechanism of a filter is provided. The keys are formed in a radially inner surface of a first end cap. The keys have axially inner and outer free faces as well as a radially inner free face. In one embodiment the keys are integrally formed in an inner annular wall and substantially define a radially inner periphery of the inner annular wall. The keys function to unlock a valve in the filter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: James N. Marshall, Thomas C. Richmond, Joshua L. Quackenbush
  • Publication number: 20080053884
    Abstract: A filter element having a plurality of keys for actuating a locking mechanism of a valve of a filter is provided. The keys are formed on an interior side of a first end cap and extend axially inward toward a second opposite end cap. In one embodiment, the keys are integrally formed in an inner annular wall. In another embodiment, the filter media is embedded into generally flat surfaces of the end caps. The keys function to unlock the locking mechanism of the valve indicating that a filter element is being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: James N. Marshall, Thomas C. Richmond, Joshua L. Quackenbush
  • Patent number: 7326342
    Abstract: A filter cartridge has a keyed end cap which is configured and shaped for unlocking an associated valve mechanism that comprises a latch device and a valve. In this manner, when the fuel filter cartridge is placed into a fuel filter housing having such a latch and valve mechanism, the fuel filter cartridge is operable therein to filter fluid and pass the fluid into a standpipe contained within the fuel filter housing. The fuel filter cartridge of this type generally includes pleated filter paper which is disposed between two opposed end caps. The keys may be provided along the bottom end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Richmond, Steven M. Todd, Kenneth W. Stirn