Abstract: A three-dimensional integrated circuit that provides reduced interconnect signal delay over known 2-dimensional systems. The three-dimensional integrated circuit also allows improved circuit cooling. The three-dimensional integrated circuit includes two or more electrically connected integrated circuits, separated by a cooling channel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2006
Assignee:
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
Inventors:
Ian W. Wylie, Heinz H. Busta, David J. Schroeder, J. Scott Steckenrider, Yuchun Wang
Abstract: A seat belt tension sensor is attached to a seat belt in a vehicle. The seat belt tension sensor includes a housing attached between the vehicle and the seat belt. A limit structure is located in the housing. A sensor is attached to the limit structure for generating an electrical signal in response to the sensor being placed in tension. The electrical signal changes as a function of tension on the seat belt. The limit structure moves between a first position in which the limit structure transfers the seat belt tension to the sensor and a second position in which the limit structure transfers the seat belt tension to the housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 19, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2003
Assignee:
CTS Corporation
Inventors:
Patrick B. Blakesley, Robert R. Rainey, Murray Kaijala, John T. Lewis, Randall Broome
Abstract: A seat belt tension sensor is attached to a seat belt in a vehicle. The seat belt tension sensor includes a housing attached between the vehicle and the seat belt. A limit structure is located in the housing. A sensor is attached to the limit structure for generating an electrical signal in response to the sensor being placed in tension. The electrical signal changes as a function of tension on the seat belt. The limit structure moves between a first position in which the limit structure transfers the seat belt tension to the sensor and a second position in which the limit structure transfers the seat belt tension to the housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 6, 2001
Date of Patent:
June 17, 2003
Assignee:
CTS Corporation
Inventors:
Patrick B. Blakesley, Robert R. Rainey, Murray Kaijala, John T. Lewis, Randall Broome