Patent ID: 7928749
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A vertical probe, comprising: a linear body extending along a direction substantially without a curve when the vertical probe is not under compression, wherein the width of the linear body is substantially constant; a tip portion connected to one side of the linear body, wherein the width of the tip portion is smaller than the width of the linear body; wherein the vertical probe comprises a plurality of slots; wherein the linear body bends with respect to the slots when the vertical probe is under compression and restores its unbent configuration when the vertical probe is not under compression; wherein each slot is perpendicular to the surface of the linear body, and the linear body bends with respect to the slots substantially without causing a lateral movement of the tip portion; wherein the slots comprise apertures; and wherein the slots are positioned on the linear body in parallel, and the apertures in the slots face the same direction.