Patents by Inventor Cynthia A. Christian

Cynthia A. Christian 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: 11379857
    Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system determine a qualified exchange. The method includes receiving a request for a status of an exchange. The method includes determining the status of the exchange using a qualification analysis. The qualification analysis includes a plurality of prevailing factors and a multi-step analysis. Satisfaction of one of the prevailing factors automatically qualifies the status of the exchange as the qualified exchange. the multi-step analysis includes a plurality of tests. Satisfaction of each of the tests qualifies the status of the exchange as the qualified exchange. The method includes generating and transmitting a response indicative of the status of the exchange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Cynthia Christian Shea, Christopher Seigle, Christopher Sidler
  • Publication number: 20220051262
    Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system determine a qualified exchange. The method includes receiving a request for a status of an exchange. The method includes determining the status of the exchange using a qualification analysis. The qualification analysis includes a plurality of prevailing factors and a multi-step analysis. Satisfaction of one of the prevailing factors automatically qualifies the status of the exchange as the qualified exchange. the multi-step analysis includes a plurality of tests. Satisfaction of each of the tests qualifies the status of the exchange as the qualified exchange. The method includes generating and transmitting a response indicative of the status of the exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Cynthia Christian Shea, Christopher Seigle, Christopher Sidler
  • Patent number: 6963265
    Abstract: A ball grid array resistor network that has a ground plane to reduce noise and improve signal integrity. The ball grid array resistor network includes a substrate having a first and a second surface and vias that extending through the substrate between the first and second surfaces. Resistors are located on the first surface between the vias. Conductors are located over the vias and are electrically connected to ends of the resistors. A cover coat covers the conductors and resistors. A ground plane is located on the second surface. An insulating layer is located over the ground plane. Ball pads are located over the vias. The ball pads are electrically connected to the vias. Solder spheres are attached to the ball pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Cooper, Yinggang Tu, Cynthia A. Christian, legal representative, David A. Christian, deceased
  • Patent number: 6882266
    Abstract: A ball grid array resistor network that has a ground plane to reduce noise and improve signal integrity. The ball grid array resistor network includes a substrate having a first and a second surface and vias that extending through the substrate between the first and second surfaces. Resistors are located on the first surface between the vias. Conductors are located over the vias and are electrically connected to ends of the resistors. A cover coat covers the conductors and resistors. A ground plane is located on the second surface. An insulating layer is located over the ground plane. Ball pads are located over the vias. The ball pads are electrically connected to the vias. Solder spheres are attached to the ball pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Cynthia A. Christian, Richard Cooper, Yinggang Tu, David A. Christian
  • Publication number: 20050046544
    Abstract: A ball grid array resistor network that has a ground plane to reduce noise and improve signal integrity. The ball grid array resistor network includes a substrate having a first and a second surface and vias that extending through the substrate between the first and second surfaces. Resistors are located on the first surface between the vias. Conductors are located over the vias and are electrically connected to ends of the resistors. A cover coat covers the conductors and resistors. A ground plane is located on the second surface. An insulating layer is located over the ground plane. Ball pads are located over the vias. The ball pads are electrically connected to the vias. Solder spheres are attached to the ball pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Cooper, Yinggang Tu, David Christian, Cynthia Christian
  • Publication number: 20040130435
    Abstract: A ball grid array resistor network that has a ground plane to reduce noise and improve signal integrity. The ball grid array resistor network includes a substrate having a first and a second surface and vias that extending through the substrate between the first and second surfaces. Resistors are located on the first surface between the vias. Conductors are located over the vias and are electrically connected to ends of the resistors. A cover coat covers the conductors and resistors. A ground plane is located on the second surface. An insulating layer is located over the ground plane. Ball pads are located over the vias. The ball pads are electrically connected to the vias. Solder spheres are attached to the ball pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Christian, Cynthia A. Christian, Richard Cooper, Yinggang Tu