Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Basta

Thomas P. Basta 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).

  • Low-profile test clip adapter
    Patent number: 4190311
    Abstract: A clip for connecting an electrical component to testing equipment, comprising conductive elements mounted in a carrier in positions to engage the terminals of a multi-terminal electrical package. The conductive elements are connected via a flat cable to a remote test instrument. The profile of the clip is such that it may be connected to a multi-terminal electrical package while it is operating in an instrument having closely spaced circuit boards. Consequently, this clip eliminates the need for conventional extender boards in most test situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas P. Basta