This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Seagate Technology Incorporated. Active years: 1998.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1998
Title: John Michael Groom and High-Volume Printed Circuit Cable Production.
Introduction
John Michael Groom is an inventor associated with Scotts Valley, California, and Seagate Technology Incorporated. His patent describes an assembly designed to support the efficient production and handling of printed circuit cables.
Latest Patents
Groom is credited with 1 patent: “Panelized Printed Circuit Cables for High Volume Printed Circuit Cable.” The invention arranges multiple printed circuit cables in a panel, with tabs connecting each cable to the panel. A supporting worknest holds the cables during processing, while a cutting device severs the tabs so the cables can be removed. The design uses a polyimide base sheet with patterned copper and photo-imaging layers, along with a cover layer that extends to form the tabs.
Career Highlights
Groom’s patent focuses on a practical manufacturing approach: keeping multiple printed circuit cables organized and supported during production, then enabling their separation from the panel. This arrangement is intended to facilitate high-volume manufacturing.
Collaborations
Groom’s listed coworker is Chau Chin Low. His company affiliation is Seagate Technology Incorporated.
Conclusion
John Michael Groom’s patent presents a panel-based method for supporting and separating printed circuit cables, reflecting an emphasis on efficient high-volume production.
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