Patents by Inventor Brian Laser

Brian Laser 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).

  • Heat spreaders with vias
    Publication number: 20070102142
    Abstract: Constructions for and methods of manufacturing graphite heat spreaders having thermal vias placed therethrough are provided. Thermal vias having one or two flanges are disclosed, as are flush thermal vias. Graphite heat spreaders having surface layers covering the graphite material are provided. Graphite heat spreaders having a layer of cladding for increased structural integrity are provided. Also disclosed are methods of co-forging a graphite heat spreader element with a metal thermal via in place therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Bradley Reis, Martin Smalc, Brian Laser, Gary Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Cycling LED Heat Spreader
    Publication number: 20070103875
    Abstract: A graphite heat spreader is provided for use with a flash LED light source for a camera of a handheld device such as a cell phone. Dramatically reduced operating temperatures are provided at substantially increased power levels thus providing both improved lighting and improved operating life of the electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Bradley Reis, Martin Smale, Brian Laser, Gary Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew Getz, Michael Frastaci