Patents by Inventor Vladimir Vayner
Vladimir Vayner 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).
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Patent number: 10094854Abstract: An example manipulator for transporting a test head includes: a tower having a base and a track, with the track being vertical relative to the base; an arm to enable support for the test head, with the arm being connected to the track to move the test head vertically relative to the tower; one or more motors to drive movement of the arm along the track; and pneumatic cylinders to control movement of the arm to cause the test head to apply an amount of force to a peripheral device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Gary Fowler, Vladimir Vayner
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Patent number: 10060475Abstract: An example method includes: for a component supported by an air bearing, detecting a speed of movement of the component relative to a predefined location, the air bearing generating an air flow to elevate the component relative to a ground plane; and controlling the air bearing based, at least in part, on the speed detected.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Roger Allen Sinsheimer, Gary Fowler, Vladimir Vayner, Michael Peter Hascher, Andreas Flieher
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Patent number: 9786977Abstract: An example circuit board structure includes: a substrate; and vias that are electrically conductive and that pass through the substrate to enable electrical connection through the circuit board structure. The substrate is thinner, and lengths of the vias are shorter, in first areas of the circuit board structure that deliver first speed signals than in second areas of the circuit board structure that deliver second speed signals and power. The first speed signals have a shorter rise time than the second speed signals.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Daniel Lyons, Frank B. Parrish, Roger Allen Sinsheimer, Brian G. Donovan, Vladimir Vayner, Brandon E. Creager, Brian C. Wadell
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Publication number: 20170170537Abstract: An example circuit board structure includes: a substrate; and vias that are electrically conductive and that pass through the substrate to enable electrical connection through the circuit board structure. The substrate is thinner, and lengths of the vias are shorter, in first areas of the circuit board structure that deliver first speed signals than in second areas of the circuit board structure that deliver second speed signals and power. The first speed signals have a shorter rise time than the second speed signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Timothy Daniel Lyons, Frank B. Parrish, Roger Allen Sinsheimer, Brian G. Donovan, Vladimir Vayner, Brandon E. Creager, Brian C. Wadell
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Publication number: 20170115327Abstract: An example manipulator for transporting a test head includes: a tower having a base and a track, with the track being vertical relative to the base; an arm to enable support for the test head, with the arm being connected to the track to move the test head vertically relative to the tower; one or more motors to drive movement of the arm along the track; and pneumatic cylinders to control movement of the arm to cause the test head to apply an amount of force to a peripheral device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Gary Fowler, Vladimir Vayner
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Publication number: 20160186804Abstract: An example method includes: for a component supported by an air bearing, detecting a speed of movement of the component relative to a predefined location, the air bearing generating an air flow to elevate the component relative to a ground plane; and controlling the air bearing based, at least in part, on the speed detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Roger Allen Sinsheimer, Gary Fowler, Vladimir Vayner, Michael Peter Hascher, Andreas Flieher
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Patent number: 8471587Abstract: An automated test equipment system includes a peripheral including first mechanical alignment features; a test head including second mechanical alignment features arranged in a pattern corresponding to the first mechanical alignment features and configured to engage the first mechanical alignment features. The automated test equipment system also includes a laser assisted alignment system including laser devices mounted to the peripheral and operable to emit laser beams; target plates mounted to the test head and including target symbols visible on surfaces of the target plates. The target symbols are arranged in a pattern corresponding to the laser devices such that, when laser beams from the laser devices are substantially aligned with the target symbols, the first mechanical alignment features are substantially aligned with the second mechanical alignment features.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Vayner, Steve Uzdanovich
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Publication number: 20110037982Abstract: An automated test equipment system includes a peripheral including first mechanical alignment features; a test head including second mechanical alignment features arranged in a pattern corresponding to the first mechanical alignment features and configured to engage the first mechanical alignment features. The automated test equipment system also includes a laser assisted alignment system including laser devices mounted to the peripheral and operable to emit laser beams; target plates mounted to the test head and including target symbols visible on surfaces of the target plates. The target symbols are arranged in a pattern corresponding to the laser devices such that, when laser beams from the laser devices are substantially aligned with the target symbols, the first mechanical alignment features are substantially aligned with the second mechanical alignment features.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Vladimir Vayner, Steve Uzdanovich
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Patent number: 7847570Abstract: An automated test equipment system includes a peripheral including first mechanical alignment features; a test head including second mechanical alignment features arranged in a pattern corresponding to the first mechanical alignment features and configured to engage the first mechanical alignment features. The automated test equipment system also includes a laser assisted alignment system including laser devices mounted to the peripheral and operable to emit laser beams; target plates mounted to the test head and including target symbols visible on surfaces of the target plates. The target symbols are arranged in a pattern corresponding to the laser devices such that, when laser beams from the laser devices are substantially aligned with the target symbols, the first mechanical alignment features are substantially aligned with the second mechanical alignment features.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Vayner, Steve Uzdanovich
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Patent number: 7733081Abstract: An automated test equipment interface system, e.g., for attaching a handler to a test head, includes a device interface board assembly. The device interface board assembly includes a stiffener frame having a frame body that is configured for attachment to a test head, alignment brackets connected to the frame body, and cam followers connected to the alignment brackets. The system also includes a docking device. The docking device includes a docking plate that is configured for attachment to a handler, pull-down ramps connected to the docking plate and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, an actuator operable to initiate movement of the pull-down ramps, and a coupling that translates movement of the actuator to corresponding movements of the pull-down ramps.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Vayner, Brian Donovan
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Publication number: 20090102498Abstract: an automated test equipment system includes a peripheral including first mechanical alignment features; a test head including second mechanical alignment features arranged in a pattern corresponding to the first mechanical alignment features and configured to engage the first mechanical alignment features. The automated test equipment system also includes a laser assisted alignment system including laser devices mounted to the peripheral and operable to emit laser beams; target plates mounted to the test head and including target symbols visible on surfaces of the target plates. The target symbols are arranged in a pattern corresponding to the laser devices such that, when laser beams from the laser devices are substantially aligned with the target symbols, the first mechanical alignment features are substantially aligned with the second mechanical alignment features.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Vladimir Vayner, Steve Uzdanovich
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Publication number: 20090102457Abstract: An automated test equipment interface system, e.g., for attaching a handler to a test head, includes a device interface board assembly. The device interface board assembly includes a stiffener frame having a frame body that is configured for attachment to a test head, alignment brackets connected to the frame body, and cam followers connected to the alignment brackets. The system also includes a docking device. The docking device includes a docking plate that is configured for attachment to a handler, pull-down ramps connected to the docking plate and movable between a retracted position and an extended position, an actuator operable to initiate movement of the pull-down ramps, and a coupling that translates movement of the actuator to corresponding movements of the pull-down ramps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Vladimir Vayner, Brian Donovan
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Publication number: 20050127897Abstract: A manipulator for supporting heavy as well as lighter test heads in a small footprint includes a body and an interface for supporting a test head from behind. The interface includes a first portion fixedly attached to the body and a second portion fixedly attached to the rear of the test head. The first and second portions of the interface are rotatably coupled together to allow rotation of the test head about its approximate center of mass. Although the weight of the test head is entirely borne from the rear, the test head can still be moved with relatively little applied force, thereby satisfying the requirements for compliant docking.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Brian Bosy, David High, David Lewinnek, Vladimir Vayner
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Patent number: 6828774Abstract: A manipulator for supporting heavy as well as lighter test heads in a small footprint includes a body and an interface for supporting a test head from behind. The interface includes a first portion fixedly attached to the body and a second portion fixedly attached to the rear of the test head. The first and second portions of the interface are rotatably coupled together to allow rotation of the test head about its approximate center of mass. Although the weight of the test head is entirely borne from the rear, the test head can still be moved with relatively little applied force, thereby satisfying the requirements for compliant docking.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Bosy, David F. High, David W. Lewinnek, Vladimir Vayner
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Patent number: 6678932Abstract: In instruments such as Wien filters, electrostatic and/or magnetic pole pieces must be mounted on and secured to a supporting structure with a very high degree of dimensional precision, usually by brazing. To that end, a fixture is provided for holding the parts to be assembled in precise relationship and to press the pole pieces into engagement with the supporting structure while the securing operation is being carried out. The pressing is accomplished by a gravity-produced force which is, therefore, independent of positional accuracies caused by very high temperatures, such as are encountered during brazing.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Schlumberger Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Duval, Vladimir Vayner
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Publication number: 20030160604Abstract: A manipulator for supporting heavy as well as lighter test heads in a small footprint includes a body and an interface for supporting a test head from behind. The interface includes a first portion fixedly attached to the body and a second portion fixedly attached to the rear of the test head. The first and second portions of the interface are rotatably coupled together to allow rotation of the test head about its approximate center of mass. Although the weight of the test head is entirely borne from the rear, the test head can still be moved with relatively little applied force, thereby satisfying the requirements for compliant docking.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Brian J. Bosy, David F. High, David W. Lewinnek, Vladimir Vayner
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Patent number: 6593578Abstract: A charged particle filter such as a Wien filter in which components used as the pole pieces and electrodes are precisely and reliably secured to a supporting structure through which they extend and to which they are brazed. Electrical insulating gaps in the magnetic circuit are located very remotely from the pole faces of the pole pieces so as to minimize any adverse effect of the gaps on the produced magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Schlumberger Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Duval, Allan I. Rubin, Ira Rosenberg, Vladimir Vayner, Neal T. Sullivan
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Patent number: 4791663Abstract: A telephone status recognition and bypass system includes a plurality of status recognition units, and a controller. Each status recognition unit interfaces a subscriber's telecommunication line between a plurality of peripheral services and to a switch network, and includes status monitoring circuits and an SRU switch. The status monitoring circuits monitor status of calls incoming to and outgoing from the service subscriber, and produces status signals representative thereof. The SRU switch switchably interconnects the service subscriber, the switch network, and the peripheral services, for telecommunications in response to switching control signals. The controller is responsive to the status monitoring circuits, and produces switching control signals as a function of the status signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1988Date of Patent: December 13, 1988Assignee: Telident, Inc.Inventors: David T. Rockne, Lowell E. Johnson