Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Aram

Thomas E. Aram 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: 4582309
    Abstract: A tool for accurately positioning a flat pack multi-lead component to a PCB during soldering of the leads. The tool has a double function in providing both an accurate location for the board and the component while re-flow soldering takes place. It also provides fool-proof orientation of the component. The basis of the tool is four locating pins which locate at the corners of a square flat pack component but each pin is accurately made and positioned to locate the end leads of the two adjacent sides with a small clearance from the moulded body itself. This takes account of variations in the moulded bodies. One corner of the square body is chamfered and one of the pins is similarly shaped to ensure correct orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Plessey Overseas Limited
    Inventors: Michael Moxon, Thomas E. Aram