Snaptron, Inc.

Kevin N Albertsen

Troy Diaz

Brett A Tatman

Josh Landrum

Jean-Jacques Brun

Josh Lowery

Earl R Tatman

Jeffrey M Hanson

David P Butler

Peter J Standiford

Walter Goodrich

One aspect of the inventive technology may be generally described as a method for determining test object deformation response that comprises the steps of moving a deformation force delivererto deliver deformation forceto a test object; adjusting a deformation force deliverer affecting input so as to meet at least one constraint while performing the step of moving the deformation force deliverer; deforming the test objectwith the deformation force; and determining test object response to the deformation force. Corollary apparatus, in addition to other inventive apparatus and method aspects relating variously to test object deformation response determination are part of the inventive technology. Such aspects may relate to the use of a linear actuatorin a test object deformation and to identity of motion of a deformation force delivererand a force deliverer drive component, as herein described.

Apparatus for determining deformation response

Hand-held placement dispenser element () and automated dispenser elements () are provided for placement of items such as metal domes or the like onto a placement position (), such as right-side-up or upside-down, perhaps by allowing only a single item or predetermined number of items to eject from a dispenser element at a time. A dispenser element may include a trigger () allowing for non-complication in use. A dispenser element could accept a cartridge (), such as a slotted cartridge (). A dispenser element and cartridge may be interchangeable. Once a cartridge is empty, it may be desirable to remove the empty cartridge and replace it with a full one.

Efficient delivery and placement systems for switch contacts

Methods and apparatus for determining deformation response

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Fort Collins, CO, United States of America

Kevin N Albertsen