Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Scott Walker

Jeffrey Scott Walker 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: 8359739
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
  • Patent number: 8296938
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
  • Patent number: 8061012
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
  • Publication number: 20110038136
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
  • Publication number: 20090002972
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
  • Publication number: 20090002971
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: RF MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Dan Carey, Jeffrey Scott Walker, Gary D. Messner
  • Patent number: 6825560
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electrically attaching a surface mount device to mounting structure via their respective contact pads using an attach material, such as solder or conductive epoxy, which includes a filler material. In general, the filler material is relatively solid and granular shaped, wherein the diameter of the filler material controls a mounting distance between the surface mount device and the mounting structure. The filler allows a desired distance to be maintained during initial placement of the surface mount device and any subsequent reheating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Walker, Joseph Byron Bullis
  • Publication number: 20040232550
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electrically attaching a surface mount device to a mounting structure via their respective contact pads using an attach material, such as solder or conductive epoxy, which includes a filler material. In general, the filler material is relatively solid and granular shaped, wherein the diameter of the filler material controls a mounting distance between the surface mount device and the mounting structure. The filler allows a desired distance to be maintained during initial placement of the surface mount device and any subsequent reheating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Walker, Joseph Byron Bullis