Patents by Inventor Christopher FEATHERSTONE

Christopher FEATHERSTONE 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: 10811181
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a plurality of embedded magnetic component devices, a row of cavities for respective magnetic cores is formed in an insulating substrate. Neighboring cavities are connected to each other by channels formed in the substrate. Adhesive is applied to a cavity floor throughout the row of cavities, and magnetic cores are inserted into the cavities. The cavities and magnetic cores are covered with a first insulating layer. Through holes are formed through the first insulating layer and the insulating substrate, and plated up to form conductive vias. Metallic traces are added to the exterior surfaces of the first insulating layer and the insulating substrate to form upper and lower winding layers. The metallic traces and conductive vias form the windings for an embedded magnetic component, such as transformer or inductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Parish, Christopher Featherstone
  • Publication number: 20160254089
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a plurality of embedded magnetic component devices, a row of cavities for respective magnetic cores is formed in an insulating substrate. Neighboring cavities are connected to each other by channels formed in the substrate. Adhesive is applied to a cavity floor throughout the row of cavities, and magnetic cores are inserted into the cavities. The cavities and magnetic cores are covered with a first insulating layer. Through holes are formed through the first insulating layer and the insulating substrate, and plated up to form conductive vias. Metallic traces are added to the exterior surfaces of the first insulating layer and the insulating substrate to form upper and lower winding layers. The metallic traces and conductive vias form the windings for an embedded magnetic component, such as transformer or inductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Andrew PARISH, Christopher FEATHERSTONE