Patents by Inventor Chris Macris

Chris Macris has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Liquid metal thermal interface material system
    Patent number: 7755184
    Abstract: A metal thermal interface structure for dissipating heat from electronic components comprised a heat spreader lid, metal alloy that is liquid over the operating temperature range of the electronic component, and design features to promote long-term reliability and high thermal performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Chris Macris, Robert George Ebel
  • Liquid metal thermal interface material system
    Patent number: 7554190
    Abstract: A metal thermal interface structure for dissipating heat from electronic components comprised a heat spreader lid, metal alloy that is liquid over the operating temperature range of the electronic component, and design features to promote long-term reliability and high thermal performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Macris, Thomas R. Sanderson, Robert G. Ebel
  • Pharmaceutical compositions of a sparingly soluble glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor
    Patent number: 7235260
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of a particularly effective sparingly soluble glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor are disclosed, as well as methods of making such compositions and dosage forms from such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Marshall D. Crew, Dwayne T. Friesen, Bruno C. Hancock, Chris Macri, James A. S. Nightingale, Ravi M. Shankar
  • LIQUID METAL THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20070127211
    Abstract: A metal thermal interface structure for dissipating heat from electronic components comprised a heat spreader lid, metal alloy that is liquid over the operating temperature range of the electronic component, and design features to promote long-term reliability and high thermal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Chris Macris, Robert Ebel
  • Liquid metal thermal interface material system
    Publication number: 20060118925
    Abstract: A metal thermal interface structure for dissipating heat from electronic components comprised a heat spreader lid, metal alloy that is liquid over the operating temperature range of the electronic component, and design features to promote long-term reliability and high thermal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Macris, Thomas Sanderson, Robert Ebel
  • Liquid metal thermal interface material system
    Publication number: 20060120051
    Abstract: A metal thermal interface structure for dissipating heat from electronic components comprised a heat spreader lid, metal alloy that is liquid over the operating temperature range of the electronic component, and design features to promote long-term reliability and high thermal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Macris, Thomas Sanderson, Robert Ebel
  • Heat dissipating silicon-on-insulator structures
    Patent number: 6818817
    Abstract: Heat dissipating Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) structures which utilize thermoelectric effects to more effectively dissipate thermal energy from SOI-based electronic circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Heat dissipating IC devices
    Patent number: 6743972
    Abstract: Heat dissipating IC devices including at least one IC die comprising a semiconductor substrate with circuitry which utilize thermoelectric effects to more effectively dissipate thermal energy from electronic circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Heat sink/heat spreader structures and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 6727422
    Abstract: A heat sink/heat spreader structure utilizing thermoelectric effects to efficiently transport thermal energy from a variety of heat sources including integrated circuits and other electronic components. A method for manufacturing the heat sink/spreader is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Heat sink/heat spreader structures and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 6686532
    Abstract: A heat sink/heat spreader structure utilizing thermoelectric effects to efficiently transport thermal energy from a variety of heat sources including integrated circuits and other electronic components. A method for manufacturing the heat sink/spreader is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor
    Publication number: 20030185891
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of a particularly effective sparingly soluble glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor are disclosed, as well as methods of making such compositions and dosage forms from such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall D. Crew, Dwayne T. Friesen, Bruno C. Hancock, Chris Macri, James A.S. Nightingale, Ravi M. Shanker
  • Heat dissipating IC devices
    Publication number: 20020134419
    Abstract: Heat dissipating IC devices including at least one IC die comprising a semiconductor substrate with circuitry which utilize thermoelectric effects to more effectively dissipate thermal energy from electronic circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Thermoelectric device and method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20020069906
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device containing at least one thermoelement formed by powder metallurgical techniques including, but not limited to: hot pressing, hot isostatic pressing, press and sinter and mechanical alloying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Heat sink/heat spreader structures and methods of manufacture
    Publication number: 20020063330
    Abstract: A heat sink/heat spreader structure utilizing thermoelectric effects to efficiently transport thermal energy from a variety of heat sources including integrated circuits and other electronic components. A method for manufacturing the heat sink/spreader is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Heat dissipating silicon-on-insulator structures
    Publication number: 20020033189
    Abstract: Heat dissipating Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) structures which utilize thermoelectric effects to more effectively dissipate thermal energy from SOI-based electronic circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor
    Publication number: 20010053791
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of a particularly effective sparingly soluble glycogen phosphorylase inhibitor are disclosed, as well as methods of making such compositions and dosage forms from such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Walter C. Babcock, Marshall D. Crew, Dwayne T. Friesen, Bruno C. Hancock, Douglas A. Lorenz, Chris Macri, James A.S. Nightingale, Ravi M. Shanker
  • Thermoelectric device and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6297441
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device containing at least one thermoelement formed by powder metallurgical techniques including, but not limited to: hot pressing, hot isostatic pressing, press and sinter and mechanical alloying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Thermoelectric device and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6025554
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising at least two dissimilar thermoelements directly bonded to cavities within a heat absorbing interconnection member yielding a strong device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Thermoelectric device
    Patent number: 5824947
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device fabricated of at least two dissimilar thermoelements and at least one of the thermoelements has a conductor in parallel therewith increasing the Figure of Merit. The thermoelements are also surrounded by a conductor along the leg lengths thereby simplifying the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Chris Macris
  • Thermoelectric device and method of manufacturing
    Patent number: 5286304
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thermoelectric device including the steps of printing a patterned mask on both sides of a strip of copper foil, shielding one side and plating a pattern of nickel on the other side, removing the shield, securing the foil to a flexible film and etching copper from predesignated areas, creating the thermoelectric device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Enerdyne Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Macris, John D. Anderson