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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5347215 | Semiconductor chip test jig A semiconductor chip test jig for testing a chip 10 with "gull-wing" leads 11 comprises a body 20 and a cover 30. The body 20 has sets of fins or combs 23 which engage with the leads 11 to locate the chip 10 in the horizontal plane; the cover 30 has a set... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5173853 | Data format conversion A style of document format known as compound document architecture is known, in which a document is broken up into a tree of objects or segments (e.g. document: chapter: subtitle: para: para: etc.), possible with a second layout tree. Two styles of such a... | 12/22/1992 |
