Patents by Inventor Thomas Edward Pelchy

Thomas Edward Pelchy 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).

  • Tab imager assembly for use in an endoscope
    Patent number: 5857963
    Abstract: A solid state imager assembly for use in an endoscope in which a TAB imager package is mounted within the horizontal leg of a T-shaped support member. Circuitry for servicing the imager is mounted on the vertical leg of the support member. In one embodiment of the invention, the vertical component of the T-shaped support member comprises two half-sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Edward Pelchy, James Edward Grecco, Edward Arthur Johnson, Robert L. Vivenzio, Douglas J. West, Richard L. Bingham
  • Imager assembly
    Patent number: 5754313
    Abstract: A solid state imager assembly for use in an insertion tube of a video endoscope that includes a TAB imager package having fine pitch leads extending outwardly to either side of the imager. A transparent window covers the imager. A first hybrid board is attached to one set of leads and a second hybrid circuit board is attached to the second set of leads. The boards are turned downwardly to either side of the imager and placed in opposed parallel alignment beneath the imager. Circuitry is mounted on the opposed inside surfaces of the boards. A block of encapsulating material is placed between the boards to encapsulate the circuitry therein and provide structural support to the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Edward Pelchy, James Edward Grecco, Edward Arthur Johnson, Robert L. Vivenzio, Raymond Albert Lia, Douglas J. West, Dominck Danna, Richard L. Bingham