Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Sells

Christopher M. Sells 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).

  • Method of assembling electronic component
    Patent number: 5647121
    Abstract: A socket system that comprises a printed circuit board; an electrical module; and a socket having a hollow core. The socket holds the electrical module and is capable of electrically coupling the electrical module to the printed circuit board. The electrical module has at least one electrical lead. The socket has at least one electrical lead capable of electrically coupling with the electrical lead(s) of the electrical module. The electrical module comprises a second printed circuit board having a first and second surface; a lithium battery positioned on the first surface of the second printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the second printed circuit board, a crystal positioned on the first surface of said second printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the second printed circuit board, and an integrated circuit positioned on the second surface of the second printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Neil McLellan, Mike Strittmatter, Joseph Patrick Hundt, Christopher M. Sells, Francis A. Scherpenberg
  • Enhanced low profile sockets and module systems
    Patent number: 5579206
    Abstract: A socket system that comprises a printed circuit board; an electrical module; and a socket having a hollow core. The socket holds the electrical module and is capable of electrically coupling the electrical module to the printed circuit board. The electrical module has at least one electrical lead. The socket has at least one electrical lead capable of electrically coupling with the electrical lead(s) of the electrical module. The electrical module comprises a second printed circuit board having a first and second surface; a lithium battery positioned on the first surface of the second printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the second printed circuit board, a crystal positioned on the first surface of the second printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the second printed circuit board, and an integrated circuit positioned on the second surface of the second printed circuit board. A cap extends around and encloses and seals electrical elements of the electrical module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Neil McLellan, Mike Strittmatter, Joseph P. Hundt, Christopher M. Sells, Francis A. Scherpenberg
  • Low profile sockets and modules for surface mountable applications
    Patent number: 5528463
    Abstract: A socket system that comprises a printed circuit board; an electrical module; and a socket having a hollow core. The socket holds the electrical module and is capable of electrically coupling the electrical module to the printed circuit board. The electrical module has at least one electrical lead. The socket has at least one electrical lead capable of electrically coupling with the electrical lead(s) of the electrical module. The electrical module comprises a second printed circuit board having a first and second surface; a lithium battery positioned on the first surface of the second printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the second printed circuit board, a crystal positioned on the first surface of said second printed circuit board and electrically coupled with the second printed circuit board, and an integrated circuit positioned on the second surface of the second printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Neil McLellan, Mike Strittmatter, Joseph P. Hundt, Christopher M. Sells, Francis A. Scherpenberg