Patents by Inventor Gene Alan Frantz
Gene Alan Frantz 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).
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Patent number: 11610844Abstract: High performance modules for use in System-in-Package (SIP) devices, and methods of manufacture for such modules and SIPs. The modules employ one or more interposer substrates on which high performance components and/or devices are operatively mounted and interconnected.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Octavo Systems LLCInventors: Gene Alan Frantz, Masood Murtuza, Erik James Welsh, Peter Robert Linder
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Patent number: 11502030Abstract: A substrate for a SIP is that has a portion of its top surface covered with spaced apart electrically conductive landing pads for electrical connection to components located on the surface and the landing pads serve as interconnection pads for making electrical connections between at least a portion of said pads when interconnected by a segment of bond wire to form at least a portion of the SIP. Methods for use of the universal substrate in SIP system design and manufacture of a SIP.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Erik James Welsh, Peter Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11373720Abstract: The present disclosure describes analog memories for use in a computer, such as a computer using a combination of analog and digital components/elements used in a cohesive manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Peter Linder, Laurence Ray Simar, Jr., Erik James Welsh, Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11347478Abstract: The present disclosure describes a mixed signal arithmetic logic unit configured to use a combination of analog processing elements and digital processing elements in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and the data received for processing, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements may be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize computational results and the performance of the mixed signal arithmetic logic unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Erik James Welsh, Laurence Ray Simar, Jr., Peter Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11308290Abstract: The present disclosure describes a computer using a combination of analogue and digital components/elements used in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and data the computer manipulates, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements can be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize the computational results and the performance of the computer.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11302648Abstract: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structures for use inside an electronic system are provided, which allow access for mold compound or cables by using baffle-like features on the shield's sides and/or top, as well as methods for shielding components from EMI, or for containing EMI. The structures block external RF from sensitive components and reduce EMI emission from internal, RF generating components.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Peter Robert Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11257803Abstract: A System in a Package (SiP) device is provided with an interconnect area or a physical space on a main SiP substrate that allows for a customizable second packaged component or device to be externally interconnected with the components on the main substrate of a packaged SiP to allow for modifications to the functionality of the components and devices on a primary (or main) SiP substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Erik James Welsh, Christopher Lloyd Reinert, Gene Alan Frantz
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Publication number: 20220028704Abstract: Packaged devices are provided for use inside an electronic system that provides access for molding compound or cables by using groove-like features on the bottom of a device package or on top of a substrate, and methods regarding the same. The groove-like features prevent voids in the encapsulant before and after packaging of the electronic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood MURTUZA, Gene Alan FRANTZ
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Patent number: 11211369Abstract: The present disclosure describes a service module for a System in a Package (SiP) device. This includes methods of manufacture, use, and testing relating to the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11171651Abstract: The present disclosure describes a mixed signal computer unit using a combination of analog and digital components/elements in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and data that need to be processed, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements may be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize the computational results and the performance of the computation. Operations may be controlled by one or more digital cores.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Laurence Ray Simar, Jr., Erik James Welsh, Peter Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
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Patent number: 11171126Abstract: Systems and devices for enabling the use of SIP subsystems to make a configurable system having a unique interconnecting scheme creates appropriate connections between the SIP components and/or subsystems such that desired characteristics and features for the configurable system are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Gene Alan Frantz, Neeraj Kumar Reddy Dantu
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Patent number: 11157676Abstract: Systems and methods to translate or convert a desired circuit into a database that instructs a place and route or wire bonding machine where on a substrate to place components and also where to place bond wires on the pads of a connection matrix on a substrate. During the assembly process, the pads of the connection matrix are populated with bond wires using the database.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Neeraj Kumar Reddy Dantu, Masood Murtuza, Gene Alan Frantz
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Publication number: 20210072958Abstract: The present disclosure describes a mixed signal arithmetic logic unit configured to use a combination of analog processing elements and digital processing elements in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and the data received for processing, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements may be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize computational results and the performance of the mixed signal arithmetic logic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Octavo Systems LLCInventors: Erik James WELSH, Laurence Ray SIMAR, Jr., Peter LINDER, Gene Alan FRANTZ
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Publication number: 20200403618Abstract: The present disclosure describes a mixed signal computer unit using a combination of analog and digital components/elements in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and data that need to be processed, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements may be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize the computational results and the performance of the computation. Operations may be controlled by one or more digital cores.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Octavo Systems LLCInventors: Laurence Ray SIMAR, Jr., Erik James WELSH, Peter LINDER, Gene Alan FRANTZ
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Publication number: 20200402601Abstract: The present disclosure describes analog memories for use in a computer, such as a computer using a combination of analog and digital components/elements used in a cohesive manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Octavo Systems LLCInventors: Peter LINDER, Laurence Ray SIMAR, Jr., Erik James WELSH, Gene Alan FRANTZ
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Patent number: 10867979Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for enabling the use of a special, generic, or standard substrate for similar system SIP assemblies are disclosed. The required customization, which is defined by a system's interconnecting scheme, is done during package assembly by creating appropriate connections using wire bonds on pads that are placed on the substrate and intentionally left open for purpose of customization. The wire bond links can be changed as required for a given system design.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Gene Alan Frantz
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Publication number: 20200303321Abstract: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structures for use inside an electronic system are provided, which allow access for mold compound or cables by using baffle-like features on the shield's sides and/or top, as well as methods for shielding components from EMI, or for containing EMI. The structures block external RF from sensitive components and reduce EMI emission from internal, RF generating components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Octavo Systems LLCInventors: Masood MURTUZA, Peter Robert Linder, Gene Alan FRANTZ
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Publication number: 20200243451Abstract: High performance modules for use in System-in-Package (SIP) devices, and methods of manufacture for such modules and SIPs. The modules employ one or more interposer substrates on which high performance components and/or devices are operatively mounted and interconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Octavo Systems LLCInventors: Gene Alan FRANTZ, Masood MURTUZA, Erik James WELSH, Peter Robert LINDER
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Patent number: 10714430Abstract: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structures for use inside an electronic system are provided, which allow access for mold compound or cables by using baffle-like features on the shield's sides and/or top, as well as methods for shielding components from EMI, or for containing EMI. The structures block external RF from sensitive components and reduce EMI emission from internal, RF generating components.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Masood Murtuza, Peter Robert Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
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Publication number: 20200134268Abstract: The present disclosure describes a computer using a combination of analogue and digital components/elements used in a cohesive manner. Depending on the signals and data the computer manipulates, the analog processing elements and digital processing elements can be used separately, independently or in combination to optimize the computational results and the performance of the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Octavo Systems LLCInventor: Gene Alan Frantz