Patents by Inventor Norman Dennis Talag
Norman Dennis Talag 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: 11750983Abstract: A microphone assembly includes a substrate and a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) die. The substrate comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer comprises a layer of solder mask material spanning across at least a portion of the substrate and one or more standoffs formed of the solder mask material. The one or more standoffs and the layer of solder mask material comprising a single, contiguous structure. The MEMS die is disposed on the one or more standoffs and is coupled to the substrate via a bonding material. The bonding material forms an acoustic seal between the substrate and the MEMS die.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Patent number: 11696082Abstract: A microphone assembly comprises a substrate. An acoustic transducer is disposed on the substrate and configured to generate an electrical signal responsive to an acoustic signal. An integrated circuit is disposed on the substrate and electrically coupled to the acoustic transducer. An enclosure is disposed on the substrate, and comprises a main body, and a sidewall projecting axially from outer edges of the main body towards the substrate and contacting the substrate such that an internal volume is defined between the enclosure and the substrate. An insulating layer is insert molded on an inner surface of the enclosure, or over molded on an outer surface of the enclosure such that the insulating layer is not disposed on a portion of the sidewall proximate to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Norman Dennis Talag, Lili Borna, Tony K. Lim
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Patent number: 11662236Abstract: A sensor device includes a substrate having a front surface and an opposing back surface. The back surface defines an indented region having an indented surface. The substrate defines a bottom port extending between the front surface and the indented surface. The sensor further includes a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transducer mounted on the front surface of the substrate over the bottom port. The sensor also includes a filtering material disposed on the indented surface and covering the bottom port. The filtering material provides resistance to ingression of solid particles or liquids into the sensor device. The filtering material is configured to provide high acoustic permittivity and have low impact on a signal-to-noise ratio of the sensor device.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: KNOWLES ELECTRONICS, LLC.Inventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Patent number: 11259133Abstract: A microphone assembly includes a substrate defining a port, a MEMS transducer, a guard ring, and a can. The MEMS transducer is coupled to the substrate such that the MEMS transducer is positioned over the port. The guard ring is coupled to the substrate and surrounds the MEMS transducer. The guard ring includes a plurality of edges that further includes a first edge and an opposing second edge. A portion of the first edge and a portion of the second edge have a reduced thickness relative to adjacent ones of the plurality of edges. The can is coupled to the guard ring such that the substrate and the can cooperatively define an interior cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Norman Dennis Talag, Anthony Schmitz
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Publication number: 20210392442Abstract: A microphone assembly includes a substrate and a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) die. The substrate comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer comprises a layer of solder mask material spanning across at least a portion of the substrate and one or more standoffs formed of the solder mask material. The one or more standoffs and the layer of solder mask material comprising a single, contiguous structure. The MEMS die is disposed on the one or more standoffs and is coupled to the substrate via a bonding material. The bonding material forms an acoustic seal between the substrate and the MEMS die.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Publication number: 20210076149Abstract: A microphone assembly includes a substrate defining a port, a MEMS transducer, a guard ring, and a can. The MEMS transducer is coupled to the substrate such that the MEMS transducer is positioned over the port. The guard ring is coupled to the substrate and surrounds the MEMS transducer. The guard ring includes a plurality of edges that further includes a first edge and an opposing second edge. A portion of the first edge and a portion of the second edge have a reduced thickness relative to adjacent ones of the plurality of edges. The can is coupled to the guard ring such that the substrate and the can cooperatively define an interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Norman Dennis Talag, Anthony Schmitz
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Publication number: 20210037330Abstract: A microphone assembly comprises a substrate. An acoustic transducer is disposed on the substrate and configured to generate an electrical signal responsive to an acoustic signal. An integrated circuit is disposed on the substrate and electrically coupled to the acoustic transducer. An enclosure is disposed on the substrate, and comprises a main body, and a sidewall projecting axially from outer edges of the main body towards the substrate and contacting the substrate such that an internal volume is defined between the enclosure and the substrate. An insulating layer is insert molded on an inner surface of the enclosure, or over molded on an outer surface of the enclosure such that the insulating layer is not disposed on a portion of the sidewall proximate to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Norman Dennis Talag, Lili Borna, Tony K. Lim
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Publication number: 20200209024Abstract: A sensor device includes a substrate having a front surface and an opposing back surface. The back surface defines an indented region having an indented surface. The substrate defines a bottom port extending between the front surface and the indented surface. The sensor further includes a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transducer mounted on the front surface of the substrate over the bottom port. The sensor also includes a filtering material disposed on the indented surface and covering the bottom port. The filtering material provides resistance to ingression of solid particles or liquids into the sensor device. The filtering material is configured to provide high acoustic permittivity and have low impact on a signal-to-noise ratio of the sensor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. LIM, Norman Dennis TALAG
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Patent number: 10640371Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for manufacturing a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device. The MEMS device includes a substrate, a cap, a microelectromechanical component, and a tag. The cap is coupled to the substrate such that the substrate and the cap cooperatively define an interior cavity. One of the substrate or the cap defines a port. The microelectromechanical component is disposed within the interior cavity. The tag is coupled to the substrate and an exterior surface of the cap to secure the cap to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Patent number: 10591326Abstract: A sensor device includes a substrate having a front surface and an opposing back surface. The back surface defines an indented region having an indented surface. The substrate defines a bottom port extending between the front surface and the indented surface. The sensor further includes a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transducer mounted on the front surface of the substrate over the bottom port. The sensor also includes a filtering material disposed on the indented surface and covering the bottom port. The filtering material provides resistance to ingression of solid particles or liquids into the sensor device. The filtering material is configured to provide high acoustic permittivity and have low impact on a signal-to-noise ratio of the sensor device.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Publication number: 20190169022Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for manufacturing a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device. The MEMS device includes a substrate, a cap, a microelectromechanical component, and a tag. The cap is coupled to the substrate such that the substrate and the cap cooperatively define an interior cavity. One of the substrate or the cap defines a port. The microelectromechanical component is disposed within the interior cavity. The tag is coupled to the substrate and an exterior surface of the cap to secure the cap to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Publication number: 20190145806Abstract: A sensor device includes a substrate having a front surface and an opposing back surface. The back surface defines an indented region having an indented surface. The substrate defines a bottom port extending between the front surface and the indented surface. The sensor further includes a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transducer mounted on the front surface of the substrate over the bottom port. The sensor also includes a filtering material disposed on the indented surface and covering the bottom port. The filtering material provides resistance to ingression of solid particles or liquids into the sensor device. The filtering material is configured to provide high acoustic permittivity and have low impact on a signal-to-noise ratio of the sensor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Patent number: 10291973Abstract: A microphone includes a base and a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) die and an integrated circuit (IC) disposed on the base. The microphone also includes a cover mounted on the base and covering the MEMS die and the IC. The cover includes an indented region or an inwardly drawn region that define a top port through which acoustic energy can enter the microphone and be incident on the MEMS die. The microphone also includes a filtering material disposed on the top port on an outside surface of the cover and within the indented region or the inwardly drawn region. The filtering material provides resistance to ingression of solid particles or liquids into the microphone.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag
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Publication number: 20170026729Abstract: A microphone includes a base, a MEMS device, and an integrated circuit. The MEMS device includes a diaphragm and a back plate. The MEMS device is connected to the integrated circuit. The microphone also includes a pressure sensor. A lid enclosed the MEMS device and the integrated circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: John J. Albers, Norman Dennis Talag, Kurt B. Friel
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Publication number: 20170026760Abstract: Various embodiments relating to microphone with integrated sensor are disclosed herein. In one implementation, a sensor is disposed in, on, integrated with, and/or at the lid of a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) microphone. In another implementation, a sensor is disposed at or integrated with an insert, over which a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device is disposed in a MEMS microphone. In disposing the sensor at the lid or insert, significant space savings are achieved. Consequently, a small-sized microphone is provided and achieved allowing the microphone deployed in applications where miniaturization is required or advantageous.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: John J. Albers, Joshua Watson, Kurt B. Friel, Norman Dennis Talag, Sung Bok Lee
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Publication number: 20170026730Abstract: A microphone includes a base, a MEMS device, and an integrated circuit. The MEMS device includes a diaphragm and a back plate. The MEMS device is connected to the integrated circuit. The microphone also includes a temperature sensor. A lid enclosed the MEMS device and the integrated circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: John J. Albers, Joshua Watson, Lance Barron, Kurt B. Friel, Norman Dennis Talag
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Publication number: 20150172825Abstract: An acoustic device comprises a substrate and a housing that affixes to the substrate via an affixment material to thereby encapsulate at least one acoustic transducer such as a microphone. By one approach the housing comprises brass but is nevertheless unplated. A coating is disposed on the exterior surface of the housing and of the affixment material. These teachings will also accommodate covering some or all of the exterior, exposed surface of substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Tony K. Lim, Norman Dennis Talag, Kurt B. Friel