Patents by Inventor Gerard R. Minogue
Gerard R. Minogue 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: 7663242Abstract: A solder preform having multiple layers including a solder layer filled with additives interposed between two unfilled layers for improved wettability. A solder preform having a sphere which contains a solder material filled with additives, and an unfilled surface layer for improved wettability. A thermal interface material having a bonding component and an additive component which is a CTE modifying component and/or a thermal conductivity enhancement component. Active solders containing intrinsic oxygen getters.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventors: Brian G. Lewis, Bawa Singh, John P. Laughlin, David V. Kyaw, Anthony E. Ingham, Attiganal N. Sreeram, Leszek Hozer, Michael J. Liberatore, Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 7655304Abstract: A method for preparing particles to retain a charge such that the particles are rendered electrostatically or electrokinetically mobile. The method involves coating the particles with a coating medium which facilitates attachment of a charge director material, and contacting the particles with the coating medium thereon with a charge director medium to impart a positive or negative charge thereto and thereby render the particles electrostatically or electrokinetically mobile. Electrostatically and electrokinetically mobile particles for use in an electrostatic or electrokinetic deposition process. The particles include a coating medium and a charge director on particle bodies.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventors: Sanyogita Arora, Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 7585549Abstract: A method for applying particles in a pattern to a substrate, either directly or by use of an intermediate tool, by electrokinetic or electrostatic means by exposing the substrate to particles in a fluid medium to electrokinetically or electrostatically deposit the particles onto the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventors: Brian G. Lewis, Bawa Singh, Robert H. Detig, Gerard R. Minogue, Dietmar C. Eberlein, Kenneth Reilly, Michael Marczi
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Publication number: 20080299394Abstract: A method for preparing particles to retain a charge such that the particles are rendered electrostatically or electrokinetically mobile. The method involves coating the particles with a coating medium which facilitates attachment of a charge director material, and contacting the particles with the coating medium thereon with a charge director medium to impart a positive or negative charge thereto and thereby render the particles electrostatically or electrokinetically mobile. Electrostatically and electrokinetically mobile particles for use in an electrostatic or electrokinetic deposition process. The particles include a coating medium and a charge director on particle bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: FRY'S METALS, INC.Inventors: Sanyogita Arora, Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 7413771Abstract: A method for preparing particles to retain a charge such that the particles are rendered electrostatically or electrokinetically mobile. The method involves coating the particles with a coating medium which facilitates attachment of a charge director material, and contacting the particles with the coating medium thereon with a charge director medium to impart a positive or negative charge thereto and thereby render the particles electrostatically or electrokinetically mobile. Electrostatically and electrokinetically mobile particles for use in an electrostatic or electrokinetic deposition process. The particles include a coating medium and a charge director on particle bodies.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventors: Sanyogita Arora, Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 7187083Abstract: A solder preform having multiple layers including a solder layer filled with additives interposed between two unfilled layers for improved wettability. A solder preform having a sphere which contains a solder material filled with additives, and an unfilled surface layer for improved wettability. A thermal interface material having a bonding component and an additive component which is a CTE modifying component and/or a thermal conductivity enhancement component. Active solders containing intrinsic oxygen getters.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventors: Brian G. Lewis, Bawa Singh, John P. Laughlin, David V. Kyaw, Anthony E. Ingham, Attiganal N. Sreeram, Leszek Hozer, Michael J. Liberatore, Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 7097806Abstract: A mist of liquid coolant is introduced into the path of atomized, molten, solder droplets. The mist and other conditions within the chamber are engineered to enable the liquid coolant droplets in the mist to contract the surfaces of molten solder droplets and be flash vaporized upon contact, thereby rapidly extracting heat from the molten solder droplets and accelerating cooling and solidification to produce an enhanced solder ball as a product of this process.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventor: Gerard R. Minogue
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Publication number: 20040200879Abstract: A solder preform having multiple layers including a solder layer filled with additives interposed between two unfilled layers for improved wettability. A solder preform having a sphere which contains a solder material filled with additives, and an unfilled surface layer for improved wettability. A thermal interface material having a bonding component and an additive component which is a CTE modifying component and/or a thermal conductivity enhancement component. Active solders containing intrinsic oxygen getters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventors: Brian G. Lewis, Bawa Singh, John P. Laughlin, David V. Kyaw, Anthony E. Ingham, Attiganal N. Sreeram, Leszek Hozer, Michael J. Liberatore, Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 6635101Abstract: A mist of liquid coolant is introduced into the path of atomized, molten, solder droplets. The mist and other conditions within the chamber are engineered to enable the liquid coolant droplets in the mist to contact the surfaces of molten solder droplets and be flash vaporized upon contact, thereby rapidly extracting heat from the molten solder droplets and accelerating cooling and solidification to produce an enhanced solder ball as a product of this process.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventor: Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 6506448Abstract: A method of efficiently coating surfaces of solder alloy spheres by a vapor deposition process using a solvent-based coating solution including a low viscosity organic material and at least one solute, such as a surfactant. The method surface coats solder alloy spheres to minimize or eliminate physical and chemical damage to surfaces of spheres prior to use in surface mounting applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventor: Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 6467641Abstract: A container device with an adjustable volume is provided for holding and immobilizing solder spheres used in manufacturing printed circuit boards and other electronic assemblies. The container device includes a hollow containing portion having a first terminal end and a second terminal end with a side wall connecting the first and second terminal ends and a removable sealing mechanism connected to the first terminal end. An adjustable piston is positioned within the containing portion having a length and a width such that when the piston is inserted into the containing portion of the container device, the piston exerts a sufficient pressure against the side wall of the containing portion to rigidly position the piston within the container device. The pressure exerted by the piston forms a seal between the piston and the side wall of the containing portion, thereby preventing solder spheres contained therein from slipping between the piston and the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventor: Gerard R. Minogue
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Publication number: 20020064572Abstract: A mist of liquid coolant is introduced into the path of atomized, molten, solder droplets. The mist and other conditions within the chamber are engineered to enable the liquid coolant droplets in the mist to contact the surfaces of molten solder droplets and be flash vaporized upon contact, thereby rapidly extracting heat from the molten solder droplets and accelerating cooling and solidification to produce an enhanced solder ball as a product of this process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventor: Gerard R. Minogue
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Patent number: 6345718Abstract: A containing device and method to hold and immobilize solder spheres during storage and transport including a container portion having an open top terminal end and an opposing closed bottom terminal end with at least one side wall connecting each terminal end, a removably attachable lid to seal the container portion and a lid insert for insertion into the container portion to immobilize solder spheres contained therein. In one embodiment, the lid insert is comprised of compressible material, such as a polymeric foam, whereby insertion of the lid insert into the container portion causes compression of the lid insert substantially adjacent to the side wall of the container portion, a bottom planar surface of the lid and an uppermost surface layer of solder spheres to completely fill any open or dead space within the containing device. The lid insert forms a mechanical seal which immobilizes the solder spheres until the lid insert is removed from the containing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Fry's Metals, Inc.Inventor: Gerard R. Minogue