Patents by Inventor Howard Fudem

Howard Fudem 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).

  • Patent number: 7359694
    Abstract: An RF mixer includes a diode quad including first, second, third and fourth carbon nanotube diodes, each carbon nanotube diode including a p-n junction The mixer also includes a RF input coupled each of the diodes, and a local oscillator input coupled with each of the diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: John Xavier Przybysz, John Douglas Adam, Hong Zhang, Howard Fudem
  • Publication number: 20060135110
    Abstract: An RF mixer includes a diode quad including first, second, third and fourth carbon nanotube diodes, each carbon nanotube diode including a p-n junction The mixer also includes a RF input coupled each of the diodes, and a local oscillator input coupled with each of the diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Przybysz, John Adam, Hong Zhang, Howard Fudem
  • Patent number: 6939784
    Abstract: A plurality of electronic circuits and associated signal lines are positioned at respective locations on a base wafer. A cover wafer, which fits over the base wafer, includes a corresponding like number of locations each including one or more cavities to accommodate the electronic circuit and associated signal lines. The cover wafer includes a plurality of vias for making electrical connection to the signal lines. A multi layer metallic arrangement hermetically seals the periphery of each location as well as sealing the bottom of each via. The joined base and cover wafers may then be diced to form individual die packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Shu Chen, Philip C. Smith, Thomas J. Moloney, Howard Fudem
  • Patent number: 6812558
    Abstract: A plurality of electronic circuits and associated signal lines are positioned at respective locations on a base wafer. A cover wafer, which fits over the base wafer, includes a corresponding like number of locations each including one or more cavities to accommodate the electronic circuit and associated signal lines. The cover wafer includes a plurality of vias for making electrical connection to the signal lines. A multi layer metallic arrangement hermetically seals the periphery of each location as well as sealing the bottom of each via. The joined base and cover wafers may then be diced to form individual die packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Shu Chen, Philip C. Smith, Thomas J. Moloney, Howard Fudem
  • Publication number: 20040191957
    Abstract: A plurality of electronic circuits and associated signal lines are positioned at respective locations on a base wafer. A cover wafer, which fits over the base wafer, includes a corresponding like number of locations each including one or more cavities to accommodate the electronic circuit and associated signal lines. The cover wafer includes a plurality of vias for making electrical connection to the signal lines. A multi layer metallic arrangement hermetically seals the periphery of each location as well as sealing the bottom of each via. The joined base and cover wafers may then be diced to form individual die packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Li-Shu Chen, Philip C. Smith, Thomas J. Moloney, Howard Fudem
  • Publication number: 20040188821
    Abstract: A plurality of electronic circuits and associated signal lines are positioned at respective locations on a base wafer. A cover wafer, which fits over the base wafer, includes a corresponding like number of locations each including one or more cavities to accommodate the electronic circuit and associated signal lines. The cover wafer includes a plurality of vias for making electrical connection to the signal lines. A multi layer metallic arrangement hermetically seals the periphery of each location as well as sealing the bottom of each via. The joined base and cover wafers may then be diced to form individual die packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Li-Shu Chen, Philip C. Smith, Thomas J. Moloney, Howard Fudem
  • Publication number: 20030227361
    Abstract: A MEMS switch having spaced-apart RF conductors on a substrate with a bridge structure disposed above the substrate. In one embodiment the bridge structure has two flexible arms supported by two support members and in another embodiment the bridge structure has three flexible arms supported by three support members, the third support member being electrically integral with the second conductor. The bridge structure is drawn down to effect electrical contact between the first and second conductors by application of a control signal to a control electrode, having an opposed electrode on the undersurface of the bridge structure. A central stiffener portion of the bridge prevents any contact between the control and opposed electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Dickens, Fred E. Sacks, Howard Fudem, Don E. Crockett, Frank Lindberg, Robert Young, Gregory DeSalvo
  • Patent number: 6657525
    Abstract: A MEMS switch having spaced-apart RF conductors on a substrate with a bridge structure disposed above the substrate. In one embodiment the bridge structure has two flexible arms supported by two support members and in another embodiment the bridge structure has three flexible arms supported by three support members, the third support member being electrically integral with the second conductor. The bridge structure is drawn down to effect electrical contact between the first and second conductors by application of a control signal to a control electrode, having an opposed electrode on the undersurface of the bridge structure. A central stiffener portion of the bridge prevents any contact between the control and opposed electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Dickens, Fred E. Sacks, Howard Fudem, Don E. Crockett, Frank Lindberg, Robert Young, Gregory DeSalvo