Patents Examined by Carl J. Arbes
  • Patent number: 10283445
    Abstract: A microelectronic assembly including first and second laminated microelectronic elements is provided. A patterned bonding layer is disposed on a face of each of the first and second laminated microelectronic elements. The patterned bonding layers are mechanically and electrically bonded to form the microelectronic assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Javier A. Delacruz, Belgacem Haba, Wael Zohni, Liang Wang, Akash Agrawal
  • Patent number: 10285319
    Abstract: There is provided a component mounting line management device that can determine whether an installation device detachably attached to a component mounting machine is used, when communication between a configuration management device and the component mounting machine is impossible. In the component mounting line management device (1) according to the present invention, each component mounting machine or each installation device includes an installation device information memory device (11). The installation device information memory device (11) stores installation device identification information of the installation device attached at an installation position, and location information on the installation position in correlation with each other. Each component mounting machine includes a communication-abnormal-time installation device determination section (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: FUJI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jun Iisaka
  • Patent number: 10271470
    Abstract: A linear motion device includes: a linear motion mechanism having: a beam elongated in one horizontal direction; a guide member disposed in the beam to extend in the one direction; a moving member disposed to be movable along the guide member; and a moving mechanism that moves the moving member. The beam includes a metallic tubular body formed with an opening portion penetrating the metallic tubular body in the one direction and a tubular reinforcing portion formed of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic and formed in close contact with an inner surface of the metallic tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tatsuya Sano
  • Patent number: 10262793
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a surface mounted inductor involves using a coil and a tablet in a molding die. The coil is placed on the tablet. The coil and the tablet are arranged in the molding die and pressurized and compressed to the size of the cavity in the molding die at a first temperature. The coil and the tablet are pressurized in the molding die at a second temperature higher than the first temperature to form a formed body incorporating the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keita Muneuchi, Makoto Murakami
  • Patent number: 10264696
    Abstract: A top loading cartridge is provided herein. The top loading cartridge includes a support member and a lock mechanism. The support member to receive an electronic component. The lock mechanism includes a handle and an engagement member. The handle to connect to the support member and move between a first position and a second position. The engagement member to extend from the support member to engage with a chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Pinche Tsai, Stephen Spencer, Kevin D. Conn
  • Patent number: 10264664
    Abstract: Electronic modules having complex contact structures may be formed by encapsulating panels containing pluralities of electronic modules delineated by cut lines and having conductive interconnects buried within the panel along the cut lines. Holes defining contact regions along the electronic module sidewall may be cut into the panel along the cut lines to expose the buried interconnects. The panel may be metallized, e.g. by a series or processes including plating, on selected surfaces including in the holes to form the contacts and other metal structures followed by cutting the panel along the cut lines to singulate the individual electronic models. The contacts may be located in a conductive grove providing a castellated module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: VLT, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrizio Vinciarelli, Patrick R. Lavery, Rudolph F. Mutter, Jeffery J. Kirk, Andrew T. D'Amico
  • Patent number: 10257970
    Abstract: A feeder and a feeder control method, as well as an electronic component device, reliably engaging a supply tape in a loading operation even if there is an accumulated pitch error between sprocket holes. Third, second and first sprockets are arranged successively from an insertion port. The sprocket hole on a forward end portion of the inserted supply tape is fitted with a third tooth of the third sprocket in the loading operation. The supply tape is rotated by rotation of the third sprocket until fitting with a second tooth of the second sprocket, and the rotation of the third sprocket is stopped after the second tooth fits with the sprocket hole on the forward end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi Ohyama, Tsutomu Yanagida, Yoshinori Kano, Yuuki Tomita, Yutaka Chida
  • Patent number: 7805835
    Abstract: A method for selectively processing a surface tension of a solder mask layer in a circuit board is provided. The method conducts surface tension processing to the flip-chip area and the non-flip-chip area of the solder mask layer in the circuit board. Therefore, the underfill used in packaging configures relative contact angles at the flip-chip area and the non-flip-chip area of the solder mask layer, respectively. In such a way, the present invention is adapted to solve the difficulties of the underfill void bulb and the overflowing contamination at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hsien-Ming Dai, Jen-Fang Chang, Jun-Chung Hsu
  • Patent number: 7594315
    Abstract: A compression tool having a pin assembly with at least two driver pins attached to allow compression of different sized connectors onto wires. The driver pins are attached to prevent loss of equipment use due to misplaced or loose connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Patent number: 7458147
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and a method for determining whether or not a component holder is good, which enable detecting component holders that are to affect correct component recognition and further enable preventing interferences between constituent devices, a component mounting apparatus with the determining device, and a component mounting method. The determining device has an illuminating device, a CCD camera and a controller to determine whether or not a suction nozzle is good based on luminance at a component hold face of the suction nozzle. The suction nozzle having light reflectance of the component hold face increased to a level whereat a correct recognition of an electronic component held by the suction nozzle is affected, can be detected accordingly. An interference preventing device is also provided, so that interference between the CCD camera and the suction nozzle can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Takeyuki Kawase, Toshiyuki Kino, Takanori Yoshitake, Kimiaki Sano, Yoshiyuki Hattori, Takashi Yazawa, Hiroshi Uchiyama, Youichi Tanaka, Shigeki Imafuku, Iwao Kanetaka, Tamaki Ogura
  • Patent number: 7401402
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for high-frequency tuning a high-frequency plug connector, comprising a printed circuit board that has both contact points for high-frequency contacts as well as contact points for insulation displacement contacts. Each contact point for the high-frequency contacts is connected to one respective contact point for the insulation displacement contacts. Capacitive couplings, which cause a near-end crosstalk, occur between the high-frequency contacts. At least one first conductor path, which is connected on only one side to a contact point of an electrical contact, is situated on the printed circuit board that, together with at least one second conductor path, which is situated on and/or inthe printed circuit board, forms a capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bresche, Ulrich Hetzer
  • Patent number: 7377030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wiring board comprising: a build-up layer, in which wiring patterns are piled with insulating layers; and a core substrate, which is separately formed from the build-up layer, the method comprising the steps of: separably forming the build-up layer on a plate-shaped support; electrically connecting the core substrate to the wiring patterns of the build-up layer on the support; and removing the support from the build-up layer so as to form the wiring board, in which the build-up layer is connected to the core substrate. By separably forming the build-up layer and the core substrate, the wiring board effectively exhibiting characteristics thereof can be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Takashi Shuto, Kenji Takano, Kenji Ilda, Kenichiro Abe, Keiji Arai, Kiyotaka Seyama
  • Patent number: 7370411
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring board includes: forming a first insulating layer on a supporting board; mounting at least one reinforcing member on the first insulating layer; mounting at least one semiconductor chip on the first insulating layer; forming a second insulating layer on the reinforcing member and the semiconductor chip; and forming a wiring on the second insulating layer, the wiring being connected to the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takaharu Yamano
  • Patent number: 7363705
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to the formation of microprobe tips elements having a variety of configurations. In some embodiments tips are formed from the same building material as the probes themselves, while in other embodiments the tips may be formed from a different material and/or may include a coating material. In some embodiments, the tips are formed before the main portions of the probes and the tips are formed in proximity to or in contact with a temporary substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Microfabrica, Inc.
    Inventors: Kieun Kim, Adam L. Cohen, Willa M. Larsen, Richard T. Chen, Ananda H. Kumar, Ezekiel J. J. Kruglick, Vacit Arat, Gang Zhang, Michael S. Lockard
  • Patent number: 7360293
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface shape recognition sensor. A sacrificial film is formed on an interlevel dielectric to cover a lower electrode while keeping an upper portion of a support electrode exposed. An upper electrode is formed on the sacrificial film and support electrode. The sacrificial film is selectively removed and a protective film is formed on the upper electrode. A photosensitive resin film having photosensitivity is formed on the protective film. A plurality of projections are formed in a region of the protective film above a capacitive detection element. In this manner a plurality of capacitive detection elements each having the lower electrode and upper electrode are formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
    Inventors: Norio Sato, Katsuyuki Machida, Hakaru Kyuragi, Satoshi Shigematsu, Hiroki Morimura, Hiromu Ishii, Toshishige Shimamura
  • Patent number: 7353598
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for an electronic assembly. A material is selectively printed on a web substrate at one or more selected areas. The web substrate includes a plurality of functional components having integrated circuits. A local printing system equipped with a print head that dispenses the selected material is used to print. The print head is coupled to a guidance system capable of registering an alignment feature on the web substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Alien Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon S. W. Craig, Ali A. Tootoonchi, Randolph W. Eisenhardt, Scott Herrmann, Mark A. Hadley, Paul S. Drzaic
  • Patent number: 7353602
    Abstract: A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Colin McCullough, Herve E. Deve, Todd N. Staffaroni
  • Patent number: 7350294
    Abstract: A method of electroplating may include placing a pair of conductive fingers in proximity to an edge of a circuit board, where the pair are coupled to be electrically isolated, and where the pair are substantially longitudinally oriented away from the edge. A trace electrically couples the pair of conductive fingers via a shortest path between the pair of conductive fingers. A plating bar is electrically coupled to one of the pair of conductive fingers and thereafter electroplating the pair of conductive fingers via the plating bar. Subsequent to electroplating, laser drilling the trace to electrically isolate the pair of conductive fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Emerson Network Power - Embedded Computing, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert T. Young
  • Patent number: 7350293
    Abstract: A low-profile, high power ball grid array, or land grid array, device including a plastic tape having first and second surfaces, a portion of the first surface covered with an adhesive layer. First and second openings are stamped through the tape and adhesive layer, the first openings configured for solder balls and the second openings configured to accommodate circuit chips. A copper foil is laminated on the adhesive layer, and the portion of this copper foil in the second openings is mechanically shaped into a position coplanar with the second surface, whereby it becomes useable as a chip mount pad, exposed after encapsulation for low resistance heat dissipation. The circuit chips are mounted by means of a thermally conductive material on each of the chip mount pads. Encapsulating material surrounds the mounted chips in low profile. For ball grid array devices, solder balls are attached to the copper foil exposed by the first openings in the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Kazuaki Ano
  • Patent number: 7350288
    Abstract: A removable insertion tool is provided for inserting a circuit board into a socket, wherein the insertion tool generally provides an increased surface area for handling the circuit board and further generally prevents a flexure of the circuit board during insertion. The insertion tool has a generally elongate stiffening member and laterally extending engagement member disposed at each opposing end thereof. The engagement members are operable to receive the circuit board, wherein the insertion tool generally provides a removable truss for the circuit board during handling or insertion into a socket. One or more of the engagement members and stiffening member may comprise a groove defined therein, wherein the groove further provides for selective engagement of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: James W. Sanders, Austin O. Roche, IV