Patents by Inventor Douglas James Malcolm

Douglas James Malcolm 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).

  • Publication number: 20230253151
    Abstract: An inductor includes an air-core coil assembled with a T-shaped core and a composite magnetic material and resin mixture embedding the T-shaped core and the air-core coil. The air-core coil has: a coil member having a coil axis and first and second sides opposite to each other; and first and second leads that are integrally connected to the coil member. The first and second leads respectively have: first and second bent members at the first side; first and second ends at the second side; and first and second bottom extensions respectively connected between the first and second bent members and the first and second ends. The first and second bent members extend in a first direction parallel to the coil axis, the first and second ends extend in a second direction parallel to the coil axis, and the first and second bottom extensions extend perpendicular to the coil axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 11657962
    Abstract: An inductor includes an air-core coil assembled with a T-shaped core and a composite magnetic material and resin mixture embedding the T-shaped core and the air-core coil. The air-core coil has: a coil member having a coil axis and first and second sides opposite to each other; and first and second leads that are integrally connected to the coil member. The first and second leads respectively have: first and second bent members at the first side; first and second ends at the second side; and first and second bottom extensions respectively connected between the first and second bent members and the first and second ends. The first and second bent members extend in a first direction parallel to the coil axis, the first and second ends extend in a second direction parallel to the coil axis, and the first and second bottom extensions extend perpendicular to the coil axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20220013285
    Abstract: An inductor includes an air-core coil assembled with a T-shaped core and a composite magnetic material and resin mixture embedding the T-shaped core and the air-core coil. The air-core coil has: a coil member having a coil axis and first and second sides opposite to each other; and first and second leads that are integrally connected to the coil member. The first and second leads respectively have: first and second bent members at the first side; first and second ends at the second side; and first and second bottom extensions respectively connected between the first and second bent members and the first and second ends. The first and second bent members extend in a first direction parallel to the coil axis, the first and second ends extend in a second direction parallel to the coil axis, and the first and second bottom extensions extend perpendicular to the coil axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 11158454
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes: placing an air-core coil in a mold; placing a mixture of an Fe—Si—Cr alloy, a thermosetting resin, and a solvent into the mold so as to embed the air-core coil in the mixture; after placing the mixture, applying pressure to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the air-core coil and the mold; and after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20200373086
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes: placing an air-core coil in a mold; placing a mixture of an Fe—Si—Cr alloy, a thermosetting resin, and a solvent into the mold so as to embed the air-core coil in the mixture; after placing the mixture, applying pressure to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the air-core coil and the mold; and after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 10777352
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes: placing an air-core coil in a mold; placing a mixture of a metal magnetic material and a thermosetting resin into the mold so as to embed the air-core coil in the mixture; after placing the mixture, applying a pressure to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the air-core coil and the mold; and after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened, wherein a viscosity of the mixture is 1,000 to 1,000,000 mPa·s at room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: SUMIDA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20200098515
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes: placing an air-core coil in a mold; placing a mixture of a metal magnetic material and a thermosetting resin into the mold so as to embed the air-core coil in the mixture; after placing the mixture, applying a pressure to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the air-core coil and the mold; and after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened, wherein a viscosity of the mixture is 1,000 to 1,000,000 mPa·s at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 10529485
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a mold, placing a mixture of a metal magnetic material and a thermosetting resin into the mold so as to embed the T-shaped core and the air-core coil in the mixture, applying pressure in a range of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the T-shaped core, the air-core coil, and the mold, and, after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SUMIDA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20190371524
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a mold, placing a mixture of a metal magnetic material and a thermosetting resin into the mold so as to embed the T-shaped core and the air-core coil in the mixture, applying pressure in a range of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the T-shaped core, the air-core coil, and the mold, and, after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 10431378
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a mold, placing a mixture of a metal magnetic material and a thermosetting resin into the mold so as to embed the T-shaped core and the air-core coil in the mixture, applying pressure in a range of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the T-shaped core, the air-core coil, and the mold, and, after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SUMIDA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20190244753
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component is provided. The method includes placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a mold, placing a mixture of a metal magnetic material and a thermosetting resin into the mold so as to embed the T-shaped core and the air-core coil in the mixture, applying pressure in a range of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the placed mixture so that a shape of the placed mixture conforms to the T-shaped core, the air-core coil, and the mold, and, after applying the pressure, heating the mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the placed mixture is hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 10304624
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component for avoiding electromagnetic interference includes: (a) placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a metal mold; (b) injecting a mixture of a composite magnetic material and a resin into the metal mold so that the T-shaped core and the air-core coil are embedded by the mixture; (c) heating the mixture at a first temperature; (d) adjusting an outer shape while removing excessive mixture; and (e) hardening the mixture. The method may further include a process of polishing an outside of the hardened mixture. The method may further include a process of applying a pressure of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the mixture for adjusting an outer shape of the mixture by a movable punch of a press machine before the hardening process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SUMIDA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20190131050
    Abstract: An inductor having a monolithic core that has a void or space underneath. In some embodiments, the core comprises multiple core pieces; in other embodiments, the core comprises a unitary core piece. The void allows for other electrical components to be mounted underneath the inductor, on the PCB or other substrate to which the inductor is to be mounted. The inductor may have one or more coils, and each coil may be a single turn or a multi-turn coil. The coils can be embedded within the core once the inductor is assembled. The inductor may have an air gap within the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Hamid DANESH pajooh nejad, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 10148172
    Abstract: A power supply module is disclosed. The power supply module includes: a coil including a coil body and connecting ends; electronic components including at least an integrated circuit chip; a magnetic core which encloses the coil body, wherein at least one side of the magnetic core has a cavity provided therein, and the at least one electronic component is positioned in the cavity; a connector, which abuts against the side of the magnetic core having the cavity therein, covers the surface of the side, and is electronically connected to the coil and the electronic components. The power supply module is able to reduce the damage to the integrated circuit chip, decrease electromagnetic interferences and achieve an excellent cooling effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Sumida Electric (H.K.) Company Limited
    Inventors: Douglas James Malcolm, Yanfei Liu, Guoping Zhang, Zhuo Wu, Hongnian Zhang, Xinliang Luo
  • Patent number: 10080297
    Abstract: A power supply module and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The power supply module includes: a coil including a coil body and a connecting terminal; electronic components at least including an integrated circuit chip; a connector configured to be electrically connected with the coil and the electronic component; and a magnetic conductor configured to enclose in and around the coil body and the electronic component, wherein the connector is integrally formed with the integrated circuit chip when manufacturing the latter. The present disclosure can make the structure of the power supply module be more compact to further meet the needs of miniaturization design, reduce material consumption, simplify procedure, and therefore reduce the production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Sumida Electric (H.K.) Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhuo Wu, Douglas James Malcolm, Yanfei Liu
  • Patent number: 9907184
    Abstract: A power supply module and its manufacturing method are disclosed. The manufacturing method for the power supply module includes: configuring a coil such that coil terminals are configured by way of electrical connection in the preset circuit connection configuration of the connector; preparing a mold cavity, and placing the connector housed with the coil and the electronic components into the mold cavity; making a magnetic mixture, and filling the mold cavity where the connector is placed with the magnetic mixture to form a magnetic body under pressure, wherein the magnetic body encapsulates at least the coil, the electronic components and a portion of the connector adapted to house the coil and the electronic components, and the terminal is exposed outside the magnetic body; demolding the magnetic body from the mold cavity; and increasing the temperature of the demolded magnetic body by heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: SUMIDA ELECTRIC (H.K.) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Hongnian Zhang, Yanfei Liu, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20180033551
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component for avoiding electromagnetic interference includes: (a) placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a metal mold; (b) injecting a mixture of a composite magnetic material and a resin into the metal mold so that the T-shaped core and the air-core coil are embedded by the mixture; (c) heating the mixture at a first temperature; (d) adjusting an outer shape while removing excessive mixture; and (e) hardening the mixture. The method may further include a process of polishing an outside of the hardened mixture. The method may further include a process of applying a pressure of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the mixture for adjusting an outer shape of the mixture by a movable punch of a press machine before the hardening process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Shinichi SAKAMOTO, Douglas James MALCOLM
  • Patent number: 9818534
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component for avoiding electromagnetic interference includes: (a) placing a T-shaped core and an air-core coil in a metal mold; (b) injecting a mixture of a composite magnetic material and a resin into the metal mold so that the T-shaped core and the air-core coil are embedded by the mixture; (c) heating the mixture at a first temperature; (d) adjusting an outer shape while removing excessive mixture; and (e) hardening the mixture. The method may further include a process of polishing an outside of the hardened mixture. The method may further include a process of applying a pressure of 0.1 to 20.0 kg/cm2 to the mixture for adjusting an outer shape of the mixture by a movable punch of a press machine before the hardening process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: SUMIDA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Douglas James Malcolm
  • Patent number: 9773607
    Abstract: A coil with variable inner diameter is disclosed. The coil includes a coil body consisting of a plurality of turns of winding, and a connecting terminal configured to be connected to an external device, wherein the winding is wound to form at least two different inner diameters. And an electronic module made from the coil with variable inner diameter is also disclosed. The electronic module includes: electronic components including at least an integrated circuit chip; a coil with variable inner diameter, including a coil body having at least two different inner diameters and a connecting terminal; a connector, configured to be electrically connected with the electronic component and the coil; and a magnetic conductor, configured to enclose in and around the coil body and the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Sumida Electric (H.K.) Company Limited
    Inventors: Hongnian Zhang, Douglas James Malcolm, Yanfei Liu
  • Patent number: 9691537
    Abstract: A power supply module is disclosed. the power supply module includes a coil including a coil body and connecting terminals; an electronic component including at least an integrated circuit chip; a magnetic core configured to enclose in and around the coil body, wherein a recess is provided on at least one side surface of the magnetic core, the electronic components are located in the recess, and an opening is provided on at least one side wall of the recess; a connector configured to be tightly attached to and cover the side surface where the recess is provided, and be electrically connected with the coil and the electronic component; and a heat conducting material provided in the recess and configured to cover the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Sumida Electric (H.K.) Company Limited
    Inventors: Douglas James Malcolm, Yanfei Liu, Guoping Zhang