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Probe for testing electronic components

CA 1284181 C · Owner: Teradyne, Inc. · Inventors: Kern, Walter Phelps

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A probe for electrically contacting a lead of an electronic component providing accurate spacing between tip portions by using an insulator guide having holes through it and positioning wires in the holes so that tip portions of the wires extend from a probe surface.

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  • Granted May 14, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 14, 2008.
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FiledMay 27, 1988
GrantedMay 14, 1991
Term endedMay 14, 2008
Patent numberCA 1284181 C
Classification (IPC)G01R1/06 +2 more

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1989199119931995199719992001200320052007Application filedMay 27, 1988Patent grantedMay 14, 1991Term endedMay 14, 2008

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