Patents by Inventor Tommy Edwards

Tommy Edwards 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).

  • Method and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches
    Patent number: 8872534
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches have been described. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly can be provided that includes a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) serially coupled to form a chain, the chain coupled to at least one serial control line, the plurality of ICs including switches coupled to test probes, each of the switches being programmable responsive to a control signal on the at least one serial control line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommie Edward Berry, Alistair Nicholas Sporck
  • EVENT BADGE AND HOLDER THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130306738
    Abstract: A badge holder comprises an illumination device, a badge, a memory, and a controller. The controller receives environmental conditions sensed by a sensor and, in response, actuates the illumination device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Robert W. Peterson, James H. Fackert, Russell R. Armentrout, Tommy Edwards, Robert J. Mondo, JR.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING DEVICES USING SERIALLY CONTROLLED INTELLIGENT SWITCHES
    Publication number: 20110267085
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches have been described. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly can be provided that includes a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) serially coupled to form a chain, the chain coupled to at least one serial control line, the plurality of ICs including switches coupled to test probes, each of the switches being programmable responsive to a control signal on the at least one serial control line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: FORMFACTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Tommie Edward Berry, A. Nicholas Sporck
  • Method and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches
    Patent number: 7977959
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches have been described. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly can be provided that includes a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) serially coupled to form a chain, the chain coupled to at least one serial control line, the plurality of ICs including switches coupled to test probes, each of the switches being programmable responsive to a control signal on the at least one serial control line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommie Edward Berry, Alistair Nicholas Sporck
  • Wells prescription label shredder
    Patent number: 7959096
    Abstract: As previously disclosed this invention will change a lot of ways the prescription bottle is used, such as Americans won't have to keep them for lack of time to destroy them. The shredder will prevent a lot of injuries from people trying to scrap information off the bottle with a sharp object. It would be made of parts right here in the United States and of communally used parts. The invention will be child proof but most of all the cost to build would be minimal so it would be very affordable for the majority of Americans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Tommy Edward Wells, Sr.
  • Method and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled resources
    Patent number: 7888955
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled resources have been described. Examples of the invention can relate to an apparatus for testing a device under test (DUT). In some examples, an apparatus can include an integrated circuit (IC) having a serialized input coupled to test circuits, the test circuits selectively communicating test signals with the DUT responsive to a test control signal on the serialized input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: FormFactor, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommie Edward Berry
  • Method And Apparatus For Testing Devices Using Serially Controlled Intelligent Switches
    Publication number: 20090085590
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches have been described. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly can be provided that includes a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) serially coupled to form a chain, the chain coupled to at least one serial control line, the plurality of ICs including switches coupled to test probes, each of the switches being programmable responsive to a control signal on the at least one serial control line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: FORMFACTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Tommie Edward Berry, A. Nicholas Sporck
  • Method And Apparatus For Testing Devices Using Serially Controlled Resources
    Publication number: 20090079448
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled resources have been described. Examples of the invention can relate to an apparatus for testing a device under test (DUT). In some examples, an apparatus can include an integrated circuit (IC) having a serialized input coupled to test circuits, the test circuits selectively communicating test signals with the DUT responsive to a test control signal on the serialized input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: FORMFACTOR, INC.
    Inventor: Tommie Edward Berry
  • Illuminated snow plow marker
    Patent number: D476590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventors: Tommy Edward Flamm, Loucinda Marie Flamm