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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 06, 1998
Ralph Richard Comulada, Jr, Rock Tavern, NY (US);
Michael Philip Goldowsky, Valhalla, NY (US);
John P Karidis, Ossining, NY (US);
Gerard McVicker, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Yuet-Ying Yu, Hopewell Junction, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is an improved probe housing mechanism that will allow for the quick release of a probe tip from a testing tool. The invention includes a probe housing, a double cantilevered beam for holding a probe tip, and a releasable spring mechanism for holding the beam into place. The spring mechanism can be released by squeezing the spring together or by releasing a non-removable locking screw, thereby allowing the beam to be slidably removed from the probe housing for easy replacement.