Patents by Inventor Douglas Modlin
Douglas Modlin 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).
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Patent number: 7884634Abstract: An improved interconnection system and method is described, such as for connectors, socket assemblies and/or probe card systems. An exemplary system comprises a probe card interface assembly (PCIA) for establishing electrical connections to a semiconductor wafer mounted in a prober. The PCIA comprises a motherboard parallel to the semiconductor wafer having an upper surface and an opposing lower planar mounting surface, a reference plane defined by a least three points located between the lower surface of the motherboard and the wafer, at least one component located below the motherboard mounting surface, and a mechanism for adjusting the planarity of the reference plane with respect to the wafer. A probe chip having a plurality of spring probes extending there from is mountable and demountable from the PCIA, without the need for further planarity adjustment. The interconnection structures and methods preferably provide improved fabrication cycles.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Verigy (Singapore) Pte, LtdInventors: Fu Chiung Chong, Andrew Kao, Douglas McKay, Anna Litza, Douglas Modlin, Sammy Mok, Nitin Parekh, Frank John Swiatowiec, Zhaohui Shan
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Patent number: 7872482Abstract: An improved interconnection system and method is described, such as for connectors, socket assemblies and/or probe card systems. An exemplary system comprises a probe card interface assembly (PCIA) for establishing electrical connections to a semiconductor wafer mounted in a prober. The PCIA comprises a motherboard parallel to the semiconductor wafer having an upper surface and an opposing lower planar mounting surface, a reference plane defined by a least three points located between the lower surface of the motherboard and the wafer, at least one component located below the motherboard mounting surface, and a mechanism for adjusting the planarity of the reference plane with respect to the wafer. A probe chip having a plurality of spring probes extending there from is mountable and demountable from the PCIA, without the need for further planarity adjustment. The interconnection structures and methods preferably provide improved fabrication cycles.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Verigy (Singapore) Pte. LtdInventors: Fu Chiung Chong, Andrew Kao, Douglas McKay, Anna Litza, Douglas Modlin, Sammy Mok, Nitin Parekh, Frank John Swiatowiec, Zhaohui Shan
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Patent number: 7812626Abstract: An improved interconnection system is described, such as for electrical contactors and connectors, electronic device or module package assemblies, socket assemblies, and/or probe card assembly systems. An exemplary connector comprises a first connector structure comprising a contactor substrate having a contact surface and a bonding surface, and one or more electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contacts extending from the probe surface, a second connector structure comprising at least one substrate and having a set of at least one electrically conductive contact pad located on a connector surface and corresponding to the set of spring contacts, and means for movably positioning and aligning the first connector structure and the second connector structure between at least a first position and a second position, such that in at least one position, at least one electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contact is electrically connected to at least one electrically conductive contact pad.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Verigy (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Wilmer R. Bottoms, Fu Chiung Chong, Sammy Mok, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20100066393Abstract: An improved interconnection system is described, such as for electrical contactors and connectors, electronic device or module package assemblies, socket assemblies, and/or probe card assembly systems. An exemplary connector comprises a first connector structure comprising a contactor substrate having a contact surface and a bonding surface, and one or more electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contacts extending from the probe surface, a second connector structure comprising at least one substrate and having a set of at least one electrically conductive contact pad located on a connector surface and corresponding to the set of spring contacts, and means for movably positioning and aligning the first connector structure and the second connector structure between at least a first position and a second position, such that in at least one position, at least one electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contact is electrically connected to at least one electrically conductive contact pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: W. R. Bottoms, Fu Chiung Chong, Sammy Mok, Douglas Modlin
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Patent number: 7579848Abstract: An improved interconnection system is described, such as for electrical contactors and connectors, electronic device or module package assemblies, socket assemblies, and/or probe card assembly systems. An exemplary connector comprises a first connector structure comprising a contactor substrate having a contact surface and a bonding surface, and one or more electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contacts extending from the probe surface, a second connector structure comprising at least one substrate and having a set of at least one electrically conductive contact pad located on a connector surface and corresponding to the set of spring contacts, and means for movably positioning and aligning the first connector structure and the second connector structure between at least a first position and a second position, such that in at least one position, at least one electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contact is electrically connected to at least one electrically conductive contact pad.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Nanonexus, Inc.Inventors: Wilmer R. Bottoms, Fu Chiung Chong, Sammy Mok, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20090153165Abstract: An improved interconnection system and method is described, such as for connectors, socket assemblies and/or probe card systems. An exemplary system comprises a probe card interface assembly (PCIA) for establishing electrical connections to a semiconductor wafer mounted in a prober. The PCIA comprises a motherboard parallel to the semiconductor wafer having an upper surface and an opposing lower planar mounting surface, a reference plane defined by a least three points located between the lower surface of the motherboard and the wafer, at least one component located below the motherboard mounting surface, and a mechanism for adjusting the planarity of the reference plane with respect to the wafer. A probe chip having a plurality of spring probes extending there from is mountable and demountable from the PCIA, without the need for further planarity adjustment. The interconnection structures and methods preferably provide improved fabrication cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Fu Chiung Chong, Andrew Kao, Douglas McKay, Anna Litza, Douglas Modlin, Sammy Mok, Nitin Parekh, Frank John Swiatowiec, Zhaohui Shan
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Publication number: 20080246500Abstract: An improved interconnection system and method is described, such as for connectors, socket assemblies and/or probe card systems. An exemplary system comprises a probe card interface assembly (PCIA) for establishing electrical connections to a semiconductor wafer mounted in a prober. The PCIA comprises a motherboard parallel to the semiconductor wafer having an upper surface and an opposing lower planar mounting surface, a reference plane defined by a least three points located between the lower surface of the motherboard and the wafer, at least one component located below the motherboard mounting surface, and a mechanism for adjusting the planarity of the reference plane with respect to the wafer. A probe chip having a plurality of spring probes extending there from is mountable and demountable from the PCIA, without the need for further planarity adjustment. The interconnection structures and methods preferably provide improved fabrication cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Fu Chiung CHONG, Andrew Kao, Douglas McKay, Anna Litza, Douglas Modlin, Sammy Mok, Nitin Parekh, Frank John Swiatowiec, Zhaohui Shan
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Patent number: 7382142Abstract: An improved interconnection system and method is described, such as for connectors, socket assemblies and/or probe card systems. An exemplary system comprises a probe card interface assembly (PCIA) for establishing electrical connections to a semiconductor wafer mounted in a prober. The PCIA comprises a motherboard parallel to the semiconductor wafer having an upper surface and an opposing lower planar mounting surface, a reference plane defined by a least three points located between the lower surface of the motherboard and the wafer, at least one component located below the motherboard mounting surface, and a mechanism for adjusting the planarity of the reference plane with respect to the wafer. A probe chip having a plurality of spring probes extending there from is mountable and demountable from the PCIA, without the need for further planarity adjustment. The interconnection structures and methods preferably provide improved fabrication cycles.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: NanoNexus, Inc.Inventors: Fu Chiung Chong, Andrew Kao, Douglas McKay, Anna Litza, Douglas Modlin, Sammy Mok, Nitin Parekh, Frank John Swiatowiec, Zhaohui Shan
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Publication number: 20060186906Abstract: An improved interconnection system is described, such as for electrical contactors and connectors, electronic device or module package assemblies, socket assemblies, and/or probe card assembly systems. An exemplary connector comprises a first connector structure comprising a contactor substrate having a contact surface and a bonding surface, and one or more electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contacts extending from the probe surface, a second connector structure comprising at least one substrate and having a set of at least one electrically conductive contact pad located on a connector surface and corresponding to the set of spring contacts, and means for movably positioning and aligning the first connector structure and the second connector structure between at least a first position and a second position, such that in at least one position, at least one electrically conductive micro-fabricated spring contact is electrically connected to at least one electrically conductive contact pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: W. Bottoms, Fu Chong, Sammy Mok, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20050275418Abstract: An improved interconnection system and method is described, such as for connectors, socket assemblies and/or probe card systems. An exemplary system comprises a probe card interface assembly (PCIA) for establishing electrical connections to a semiconductor wafer mounted in a prober. The PCIA comprises a motherboard parallel to the semiconductor wafer having an upper surface and an opposing lower planar mounting surface, a reference plane defined by a least three points located between the lower surface of the motherboard and the wafer, at least one component located below the motherboard mounting surface, and a mechanism for adjusting the planarity of the reference plane with respect to the wafer. A probe chip having a plurality of spring probes extending there from is mountable and demountable from the PCIA, without the need for further planarity adjustment. The interconnection structures and methods preferably provide improved fabrication cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Fu Chong, Andrew Kao, Douglas McKay, Anna Litza, Douglas Modlin, Sammy Mok, Nitin Parekh, Frank Swiatowiec, Zhaohui Shan
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Publication number: 20050266582Abstract: A microfluidic system for performing chemical reactions or biochemical, biological, or chemical assays utilizing a microfabricated device or “chip.” The system may include, among others, an integrated membrane fabricated from a chemically inert material whose permeability for gases, liquids, cells, and specific molecules, etc. can be selected for optimum results in a desired application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Douglas Modlin, David Chazan
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Publication number: 20050196745Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for preparing and using a very large and diverse array of compounds on a substrate having rapidly accessible locations. The substrate contains cells in which the compounds of the array are located. Surrounding the cells is a non-wetable surface that prevents the solution in one cell from moving to adjacent cells. The compounds are delivered to the individual cells of the array by a micropipette attached to an X-Y translation stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.Inventors: Alejandro Zaffaroni, Christopher Buchko, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20050186683Abstract: A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicants: Affymetrix, Inc., AFFYMAX TECHNOLOGIES N.V.Inventors: James Winkler, Stephen Fodor, Christopher Buchko, Debra Ross, Lois Aldwin, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20050186592Abstract: A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicants: Affymetrix, Inc., AFFYMAX TECHNOLOGIES N.V.Inventors: James Winkler, Stephen Fodor, Christopher Buchko, Debra Ross, Lois Aldwin, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20050176058Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for preparing and using a very large and diverse array of compounds on a substrate having rapidly accessible locations. The substrate contains cells in which the compounds of the array are located. Surrounding the cells is a non-wetable surface that prevents the solution in one cell from moving to adjacent cells. The compounds are delivered to the individual cells of the array by a micropipette attached to an X-Y translation stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Affymetrix, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Zaffaroni, Christopher Buchko, Douglas Modlin
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Publication number: 20050124000Abstract: A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Applicants: Affymetrix, Inc., AFFYMAX TECHNOLOGIES N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporationInventors: James Winkler, Stephen Fodor, Christopher Buchko, Debra Ross, Lois Aldwin, Douglas Modlin
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Patent number: 5363048Abstract: The integrity of the interconnects in a predefined micro-chip-module are tested in two phases. Before any integrated circuit chips are loaded onto the micro-chip-module, the capacitance value of each interconnect is measured and the measured capacitance value is compared with a predetermined range of acceptable values to establish if an interconnect error exists. The measurement and comparison process is repeated after a predefined set of integrated circuit chips are loaded onto the micro-chip-module. The capacitance of each interconnect node is indicative of the total length of the interconnect traces of the node, and thus a short circuit will result in a capacitance measurement above the predetermined range for the node, and an open circuit will result in a capacitance measurement below the predetermined range for the node.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1992Date of Patent: November 8, 1994Assignee: Digital Equipment CorporationInventors: Douglas Modlin, Joel Parke, Deng-Yuan Fu
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Patent number: 5002397Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for identifying and distinguishing fluids and for recognizing contamination of a fluid, which method and apparatus utilizes spectrographic analysis of control samples of known fluids and then spectrographic analysis of unknown fluids to generate optical signatures, finger prints and/or profiles of data and processed data relating to the relative intensities of light at selected wavelengths; and then, through comparison of the various signatures, fingerprints and/or profiles, provides determinative information as to contamination or non-contamination of the unknown fluids; after which appropriate operation control is effected and/or exercised.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1989Date of Patent: March 26, 1991Assignee: International Integrated Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jerry G. Ingrum, Douglas J. Littlejohn, Douglas Modlin
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Patent number: 4998824Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying and distinguishing fluids and for recognizing contamination of a fluid, which method and apparatus utilizes spectrographic analysis of control samples of known fluids and then spectrographic analysis of unknown fluids to generate optical signatures, finger prints and/or profiles of data and processed data relating to the relative intensities of light at selected wavelengths; and then, through comparison of the various signatures, fingerprints and/or profiles, provides determinative information as to contamination or non-contamination of the unknown fluids; after which appropriate operation control is effected and/or exercised.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1989Date of Patent: March 12, 1991Assignee: International Integrated Systems, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Littlejohn, Douglas Modlin, Jerry G. Ingrum, Brian R. Devlin