Patents by Inventor Charles M. Newton

Charles M. Newton 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: 10059056
    Abstract: A method of building a three dimensional (3D) structure includes micro-dispensing a layer comprising a material using a syringe-based micro-dispensing tool, curing the layer, and repeating the steps of micro-dispensing and curing a plurality of times in order to build the three-dimensional structure. The material may be loaded with nano to micron sized particles, tubes, or strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: NSCRYPT, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth H. Church, Charles M. Newton, Xudong Chen, Patrick A. Clark
  • Patent number: 8280004
    Abstract: A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens residing in an enclosure of an electronic device. The method includes: identifying materials used to encase the enclosure of the electronic device; tailoring x-ray radiation to penetrate the materials encasing the enclosure; and directing x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle towards the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: John R. DeSalvo, Charles M. Newton, William T. Silfvast, Gregory M. Shimkaveg
  • Publication number: 20120148025
    Abstract: A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens residing in an enclosure of an electronic device. The method includes: identifying materials used to encase the enclosure of the electronic device; tailoring x-ray radiation to penetrate the materials encasing the enclosure; and directing x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle towards the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: John R. DeSalvo, Charles M. Newton, William T. Silfvast, Gregory M. Shimkaveg
  • Patent number: 7768619
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for affixing a cover layer formed of liquid crystal polymer to a flex circuit consisting of circuit elements mounted to a liquid crystal polymer substrate in order to encapsulate the circuit elements between the cover layer and substrate to protect them from exposure to moisture and contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: C. W. Sinjin Smith, Charles M. Newton, Paul B. Jaynes
  • Patent number: 7660392
    Abstract: A pixel array arrangement is provided for a soft x-ray source. The arrangement includes: a window-frame structure having a plurality of channels passing therethrough, where each channel forms a pixel for the x-ray source; a cathode disposed on one side of each channel in the window-frame structure and operable to emit electrons into the channel; and an anode disposed in each cavity on an opposing side of the channel from the cathode and operable to emit x-ray radiation when electrons from the cathode impinge thereon, where the anode is configured to emit x-ray radiation at a diffused angle such that the x-ray radiation from a given pixel overlaps with x-ray radiation from adjacent pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: John Richard DeSalvo, Carol Ann Gamlen, Charles M. Newton, William T. Silfvast, Gregory M. Shimkaveg
  • Patent number: 7591924
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for affixing a cover layer formed of liquid crystal polymer to a flex circuit consisting of circuit elements mounted to a liquid crystal polymer substrate in order to encapsulate the circuit elements between the cover layer and substrate to protect them from exposure to moisture and contaminants and to provide thermal protection of temperature sensitive circuit elements within the flex circuit during the encapsulation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: C. W. Sinjin Smith, Charles M. Newton, Paul B. Jaynes
  • Patent number: 7580506
    Abstract: A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens residing in an enclosure of an electronic device. The method includes: identifying materials used to encase the enclosure of the electronic device; tailoring x-ray radiation to penetrate the materials encasing the enclosure; and directing x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle towards the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: John R. DeSalvo, Charles M. Newton, William T. Silfvast, Gregory M. Shimkaveg
  • Publication number: 20090136001
    Abstract: A pixel array arrangement is provided for a soft x-ray source. The arrangement includes: a window-frame structure having a plurality of channels passing therethrough, where each channel forms a pixel for the x-ray source; a cathode disposed on one side of each channel in the window-frame structure and operable to emit electrons into the channel; and an anode disposed in each cavity on an opposing side of the channel from the cathode and operable to emit x-ray radiation when electrons from the cathode impinge thereon, where the anode is configured to emit x-ray radiation at a diffused angle such that the x-ray radiation from a given pixel overlaps with x-ray radiation from adjacent pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: John R. DeSalvo, Carol Ann Gamlen, Charles M. Newton, William T. Silfvast, Gregory M. Shimkaveg
  • Patent number: 7522702
    Abstract: A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens in a contaminated environment. The method includes: tailoring x-ray radiation to match the absorption characteristics of a contaminated environment; generating x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle in accordance with the absorption characteristics of the contaminated environment; and directing the x-ray radiation towards the contaminated environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: John Richard DeSalvo, Charles M. Newton, Carol Ann Gamlen, William Thomas Silfvast, Gregory Michael Shimkaveg
  • Publication number: 20080181364
    Abstract: A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens residing in an enclosure of an electronic device. The method includes: identifying materials used to encase the enclosure of the electronic device; tailoring x-ray radiation to penetrate the materials encasing the enclosure; and directing x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle towards the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: John R. DeSalvo, Charles M. Newton, William T. Silfvast, Gregory M. Shimkaveg
  • Publication number: 20080056448
    Abstract: A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens in a contaminated environment. The method includes: tailoring x-ray radiation to match the absorption characteristics of a contaminated environment; generating x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle in accordance with the absorption characteristics of the contaminated environment; and directing the x-ray radiation towards the contaminated environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: John Richard DeSalvo, Charles M. Newton, Carol Ann Gamlen, William Thomas Silfvast, Gregory Michael Shimkaveg
  • Patent number: 7180264
    Abstract: A micro-generator for providing electrical power to a battery charger capable of charging lithium ion, lithium polymer and other rechargeable batteries of the type which power portable electronic devices and MEMS. The micro-generator includes a micro-combustor and a thermoelectric module consisting of a number of quantum well thermoelectric panels connected between spaced heat spreaders, one of which is mounted in thermal communication with the micro-combustor. Different types of hydrocarbon fuel may be supplied to the micro-combustor where it is burned within a combustion chamber. The entire system is controlled in real time by a micro-controller which is powered upon start up by an ultra capacitor and thereafter by the electric power produced by the thermoelectric module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: C. W. Sinjin Smith, Charles M. Newton, Richard Gassman
  • Patent number: 7128801
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for affixing a cover layer formed of liquid crystal polymer to a flex circuit consisting of circuit elements mounted to a liquid crystal polymer substrate in order to encapsulate the circuit elements between the cover layer and substrate to protect them from exposure to moisture and contaminants and to provide thermal protection of temperature sensitive circuit elements within the flex circuit during the encapsulation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: C. W. Sinjin Smith, Charles M. Newton, Paul B. Jaynes
  • Patent number: 7035591
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical structure and method is disclosed. A ceramic substrate preferably is formed from low temperature co-fired ceramic sheets. A low loss photodefinable dielectric planarizing layer is formed over one surface of the ceramic substrate. This layer can e a sacrificial layer or a subsequent sacrificial layer added. A photodefined conductor is printed over the low loss dielectric planarizing layer and formed with the sacrificial layer into a structural circuit component. In one aspect of the invention, a switch is formed with a biasing actuator and deflectable member formed over the biasing actuator and moveable into open and closed circuit positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Charles M. Newton, Raymond C. Rumpf, Carol Gamlen
  • Patent number: 6987329
    Abstract: A micro-generator for providing electrical energy to portable electronic devices and MEMS includes a micro-combustor, a micro-turbine connected to the exhaust outlet of the micro-combustor and a thermoelectric module consisting of a number of quantum well thermoelectric panels connected between spaced heat spreaders, one of which is mounted in thermal communication with the micro-combustor. Different types of hydrocarbon fuel may be supplied to the micro-combustor where it is burned within a combustion chamber. The entire system is controlled in real time by a micro-controller which is powered upon start up by an ultra capacitor and thereafter by the electric energy produced by the thermoelectric module and/or the micro-turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: C. W. Sinjin Smith, Charles M. Newton, Richard Gassman
  • Patent number: 6987033
    Abstract: A method for making an electronic device includes positioning first and second members so that opposing surfaces thereof are in contact with one another, the first member comprising silicon and the second member comprising a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) material. The method further includes anodically bonding together the opposing surfaces of the first and second members to form a hermetic seal therebetween. The anodic bonding provides a secure and strong bond between the members without using adhesive. The method may further include forming at least one cooling structure in at least one of the first and second members. The least one cooling structure may comprise at least one first micro-fluidic cooling structure in the first member, and at least one second micro-fluidic cooling structure in the second member aligned with the at least one first micro-fluidic cooling structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Randy T. Pike, Charles M. Newton, Carol Gamlen, Raymond C. Rumpf, Betty O'Dowd
  • Patent number: 6809424
    Abstract: A method for making an electronic device includes positioning first and second members so that opposing surfaces thereof are in contact with one another, the first member comprising silicon and the second member comprising a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) material. The method further includes anodically bonding together the opposing surfaces of the first and second members to form a hermetic seal therebetween. The anodic bonding provides a secure and strong bond between the members without using adhesive. The method may further include forming at least one cooling structure in at least one of the first and second members. The least one cooling structure may comprise at least one first micro-fluidic cooling structure in the first member, and at least one second micro-fluidic cooling structure in the second member aligned with the at least one first micro-fluidic cooling structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Randy T. Pike, Charles M. Newton, Carol Gamlen, Raymond C. Rumpf, Betty O'Dowd
  • Publication number: 20040198231
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical structure and method is disclosed. A ceramic substrate preferably is formed from low temperature co-fired ceramic sheets. A low loss photodefinable dielectric planarizing layer is formed over one surface of the ceramic substrate. This layer can e a sacrificial layer or a subsequent sacrificial layer added. A photodefined conductor is printed over the low loss dielectric planarizing layer and formed with the sacrificial layer into a structural circuit component. In one aspect of the invention, a switch is formed with a biasing actuator and deflectable member formed over the biasing actuator and moveable into open and closed circuit positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: HARRIS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles M. Newton, Raymond C. Rumpf, Carol Gamlen
  • Patent number: 6738600
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical structure and method is disclosed. A ceramic substrate preferably is formed from low temperature co-fired ceramic sheets. A low loss photodefinable dielectric planarizing layer is formed over one surface of the ceramic substrate. This layer can be a sacrificial layer or a subsequent sacrificial layer added. A photodefined conductor is printed over the low loss dielectric planarizing layer and formed with the sacrificial layer into a structural circuit component. In one aspect of the invention, a switch is formed with a biasing actuator and deflectable member formed over the biasing actuator and moveable into open and closed circuit positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Charles M. Newton, Raymond C. Rumpf, Carol Gamlen
  • Publication number: 20030194179
    Abstract: A tunable grating apparatus includes a plurality of grating structures contained within an optical transmission path. A microelectromechanical (MEMS) actuator is operatively connected to each grating structure for changing the separation between the grating structures and tuning the grating to a desired wavelength selectivity. The grating structures preferably form a Bragg grating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond C. Rumpf, Charles M. Newton