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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2022
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Nathan Lee Dunfee, Rochester, MN (US);
Kevin O'connell, Mantorville, MN (US);
Christopher M. Marroquin, Rochester, MN (US);
Stephen P. Mroz, Rochester, MN (US);
Mark David Pfeifer, Owatonna, MN (US);
Kenneth E. Lubahn, Oronoco, MN (US);
Justin Christopher Rogers, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for guidance and retention of integrated circuit boards includes a first structure configured to receive a first integrated circuit board and guide the first integrated circuit board for coupling to a substrate. The apparatus further includes a second structure configured to be removably coupled to the first structure. The second structure includes a first spring member configured to apply a first compressive force to the first integrated circuit board.