Patents by Inventor Eric J. Li

Eric J. Li 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: 11957893
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, John E. Kast, Thomas P. Miltich, Gordon O. Munns, Randy S. Roles, Craig L. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Christian S. Nielsen, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Anthony M. Chasensky, Markus W. Reiterer, Chris J. Paidosh, Reginald D. Robinson, Bernard Q. Li, Erik R. Scott, Phillip C. Falkner, Xuan K. Wei, Eric H. Bonde, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Joel A. Anderson, Michael J. Ebert, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith
  • Patent number: 11957894
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasensky, Bernard Q. Li, Brad C. Tischendorf, Chris J. Paidosh, Christian S. Nielsen, Craig L. Schmidt, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Eric H. Bonde, Erik R. Scott, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Gordon O. Munns, Joel A. Anderson, John E. Kast, Joseph J. Viavattine, Markus W. Reiterer, Michael J. Ebert, Phillip C. Falkner, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Randy S. Roles, Reginald D. Robinson, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Thomas P. Miltich, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith, Xuan K. Wei
  • Patent number: 11955434
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include molded modules and methods for forming molded modules. According to an embodiment the molded modules may be integrated into an electrical package. Electrical packages according to embodiments of the invention may include a die with a redistribution layer formed on at least one surface. The molded module may be mounted to the die. According to an embodiment, the molded module may include a mold layer and a plurality of components encapsulated within the mold layer. Terminals from each of the components may be substantially coplanar with a surface of the mold layer in order to allow the terminals to be electrically coupled to the redistribution layer on the die. Additional embodiments of the invention may include one or more through mold vias formed in the mold layer to provide power delivery and/or one or more faraday cages around components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Tomita, Eric J. Li, Shawna M. Liff, Javier A. Falcon, Joshua D. Heppner
  • Patent number: 11705377
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of dielectric layers forming a substrate, a plurality of first conductive contacts on a first surface of the substrate, a cavity in the first surface of the substrate defining a second surface parallel to the first surface, a plurality of second conductive contacts on the second surface of the substrate, one or more integrated circuit die(s) coupled with the second conductive contacts, and mold material at least partially covering the one or more integrated circuit die(s) and the first conductive contacts. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mitul Modi, Robert L. Sankman, Debendra Mallik, Ravindranath V. Mahajan, Amruthavalli P. Alur, Yikang Deng, Eric J. Li
  • Patent number: 11676900
    Abstract: An electronic assembly that includes a substrate having an upper surface and a bridge that includes an upper surface. The bridge is within a cavity in the upper surface of the substrate. A first electronic component is attached to the upper surface of the bridge and the upper surface of the substrate and a second electronic component is attached to the upper surface of the bridge and the upper surface of the substrate, wherein the bridge electrically connects the first electronic component to the second electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Li, Nitin Deshpande, Shawna M. Liff, Omkar Karhade, Amram Eitan, Timothy A. Gosselin
  • Publication number: 20220344273
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include molded modules and methods for forming molded modules. According to an embodiment the molded modules may be integrated into an electrical package. Electrical packages according to embodiments of the invention may include a die with a redistribution layer formed on at least one surface. The molded module may be mounted to the die. According to an embodiment, the molded module may include a mold layer and a plurality of components encapsulated within the mold layer. Terminals from each of the components may be substantially coplanar with a surface of the mold layer in order to allow the terminals to be electrically coupled to the redistribution layer on the die. Additional embodiments of the invention may include one or more through mold vias formed in the mold layer to provide power delivery and/or one or more faraday cages around components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Toshihiro TOMITA, Eric J. LI, Shawna M. LIFF, Javier A. FALCON, Joshua D. HEPPNER
  • Publication number: 20220238402
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of dielectric layers forming a substrate, a plurality of first conductive contacts on a first surface of the substrate, a cavity in the first surface of the substrate defining a second surface parallel to the first surface, a plurality of second conductive contacts on the second surface of the substrate, one or more integrated circuit die(s) coupled with the second conductive contacts, and mold material at least partially covering the one or more integrated circuit die(s) and the first conductive contacts. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mitul MODI, Robert L. SANKMAN, Debendra MALLIK, Ravindranath V. MAHAJAN, Amruthavalli P. ALUR, Yikang DENG, Eric J. LI
  • Patent number: 11328968
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of dielectric layers forming a substrate, a plurality of first conductive contacts on a first surface of the substrate, a cavity in the first surface of the substrate defining a second surface parallel to the first surface, a plurality of second conductive contacts on the second surface of the substrate, one or more integrated circuit die(s) coupled with the second conductive contacts, and mold material at least partially covering the one or more integrated circuit die(s) and the first conductive contacts. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mitul Modi, Robert L. Sankman, Debendra Mallik, Ravindranath V. Mahajan, Amruthavalli P. Alur, Yikang Deng, Eric J. Li
  • Publication number: 20210391281
    Abstract: Techniques for reducing warpage for microelectronic packages are provided. A warpage control layer or stiffener can be attached to a bottom surface of a substrate or layer that is used to attach the microelectronics package to a motherboard. The warpage control layer can have a thickness approximately equal to a thickness of a die of the microelectronics package. A coefficient of thermal expansion of the warpage control layer can be selected to approximately match a CTE of the die. The warpage control layer can be formed from an insulating material or a metallic material. The warpage control layer can comprise multiple materials and can include copper pillar segments to adjust the effective CTE of the warpage control layer. The warpage control layer can be positioned between the microelectronics package and the motherboard, thereby providing warpage control without contributing to the z-height of the microelectronics package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: ERIC J. LI, GUOTAO WANG, HUIYANG FEI, SAIRAM AGRAHARAM, OMKAR G. KARHADE, NITIN A. DESHPANDE
  • Patent number: 11114388
    Abstract: Techniques for reducing warpage for microelectronic packages are provided. A warpage control layer or stiffener can be attached to a bottom surface of a substrate or layer that is used to attach the microelectronics package to a motherboard. The warpage control layer can have a thickness approximately equal to a thickness of a die of the microelectronics package. A coefficient of thermal expansion of the warpage control layer can be selected to approximately match a CTE of the die. The warpage control layer can be formed from an insulating material or a metallic material. The warpage control layer can comprise multiple materials and can include copper pillar segments to adjust the effective CTE of the warpage control layer. The warpage control layer can be positioned between the microelectronics package and the motherboard, thereby providing warpage control without contributing to the z-height of the microelectronics package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric J. Li, Guotao Wang, Huiyang Fei, Sairam Agraharam, Omkar G. Karhade, Nitin A. Deshpande
  • Patent number: 11075166
    Abstract: A microelectronic structure includes a microelectronic substrate having a first surface and a cavity extending into the substrate from the microelectronic substrate first surface, a first microelectronic device and a second microelectronic device attached to the microelectronic substrate first surface, and a microelectronic bridge disposed within the microelectronic substrate cavity and attached to the first microelectronic device and to the second microelectronic device. In one embodiment, the microelectronic structure may include a reconstituted wafer formed from the first microelectronic device and the second microelectronic device. In another embodiment, a flux material may extend between the first microelectronic device and the microelectronic bridge and between the second microelectronic device and the microelectronic bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Li, Timothy A. Gosselin, Yoshihiro Tomita, Shawna M. Liff, Amram Eitan, Mark Saltas
  • Publication number: 20200395301
    Abstract: A microelectronic structure includes a microelectronic substrate having a first surface and a cavity extending into the substrate from the microelectronic substrate first surface, a first microelectronic device and a second microelectronic device attached to the microelectronic substrate first surface, and a microelectronic bridge disposed within the microelectronic substrate cavity and attached to the first microelectronic device and to the second microelectronic device. In one embodiment, the microelectronic structure may include a reconstituted wafer formed from the first microelectronic device and the second microelectronic device. In another embodiment, a flux material may extend between the first microelectronic device and the microelectronic bridge and between the second microelectronic device and the microelectronic bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. LI, Timothy A. GOSSELIN, Yoshihiro TOMITA, Shawna M. LIFF, Amram EITAN, Mark SALTAS
  • Patent number: 10790231
    Abstract: A microelectronic structure includes a microelectronic substrate having a first surface and a cavity extending into the substrate from the microelectronic substrate first surface, a first microelectronic device and a second microelectronic device attached to the microelectronic substrate first surface, and a microelectronic bridge disposed within the microelectronic substrate cavity and attached to the first microelectronic device and to the second microelectronic device. In one embodiment, the microelectronic structure may include a reconstituted wafer formed from the first microelectronic device and the second microelectronic device. In another embodiment, a flux material may extend between the first microelectronic device and the microelectronic bridge and between the second microelectronic device and the microelectronic bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Li, Timothy A. Gosselin, Yoshihiro Tomita, Shawna M. Liff, Amram Eitan, Mark Saltas
  • Publication number: 20200286834
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include molded modules and methods for forming molded modules. According to an embodiment the molded modules may be integrated into an electrical package. Electrical packages according to embodiments of the invention may include a die with a redistribution layer formed on at least one surface. The molded module may be mounted to the die. According to an embodiment, the molded module may include a mold layer and a plurality of components encapsulated within the mold layer. Terminals from each of the components may be substantially coplanar with a surface of the mold layer in order to allow the terminals to be electrically coupled to the redistribution layer on the die. Additional embodiments of the invention may include one or more through mold vias formed in the mold layer to provide power delivery and/or one or more faraday cages around components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Tomita YOSHIHIRO, Eric J. LI, Shawna M. LIFF, Javier A. FALCON, Joshua D. HEPPNER
  • Patent number: 10707171
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include molded modules and methods for forming molded modules. According to an embodiment the molded modules may be integrated into an electrical package. Electrical packages according to embodiments of the invention may include a die with a redistribution layer formed on at least one surface. The molded module may be mounted to the die. According to an embodiment, the molded module may include a mold layer and a plurality of components encapsulated within the mold layer. Terminals from each of the components may be substantially coplanar with a surface of the mold layer in order to allow the terminals to be electrically coupled to the redistribution layer on the die. Additional embodiments of the invention may include one or more through mold vias formed in the mold layer to provide power delivery and/or one or more faraday cages around components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tomita Yoshihiro, Eric J. Li, Shawna M. Liff, Javier A. Falcon, Joshua D. Heppner
  • Publication number: 20200185289
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of dielectric layers forming a substrate, a plurality of first conductive contacts on a first surface of the substrate, a cavity in the first surface of the substrate defining a second surface parallel to the first surface, a plurality of second conductive contacts on the second surface of the substrate, one or more integrated circuit die(s) coupled with the second conductive contacts, and mold material at least partially covering the one or more integrated circuit die(s) and the first conductive contacts. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mitul MODI, Robert L. SANKMAN, Debendra MALLIK, Ravindranath V. MAHAJAN, Amruthavalli P. ALUR, Yikang DENG, Eric J. LI
  • Patent number: 10672626
    Abstract: Embodiments describe a semiconductor package that includes a substrate, a die bonded to the substrate, and a solder paste overmold layer formed over a top surface of the die. In an embodiment, the solder paste comprises a high-melting point metal, a solder matrix, intermetallic compounds and a polymer. The overmold layer has a high elastic modulus, a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to the substrate, and reduces the warpage of the package. In an embodiment, interconnects of a semiconductor package are formed with a no-slump solder paste that includes vents. Vents may be formed through a conductive network formed by the high-melting point metal, solder matrix and intermetallic compounds. In an embodiment, vents provide a path through the interconnect that allows for moisture outgassing. In an embodiment, a mold layer may be mechanically anchored to the interconnects by the vents, thereby providing improved mechanical continuity to the mold layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Omkar G. Karhade, Nitin A. Deshpande, Aditya S. Vaidya, Nachiket R. Raravikar, Eric J. Li
  • Patent number: 10615128
    Abstract: Discussed generally herein are methods and devices including or providing an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. A device can include a substrate including electrical connection circuitry therein, grounding circuitry on, or at least partially in the substrate, the grounding circuitry at least partially exposed from a surface of the substrate, a die electrically connected to the connection circuitry and the grounding circuitry, the die on the substrate, and a conductive foil or conductive film surrounding the die, the conductive foil or conductive film electrically connected to the grounding circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Rajendra C. Dias, Anna M. Prakash, Joshua D. Heppner, Eric J. Li, Nachiket R. Raravikar
  • Patent number: 10573608
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a microelectronic device that includes a first die having a silicon based substrate and a second die coupled to the first die. In one example, the second die is formed with compound semiconductor materials. The microelectronic device includes a substrate that is coupled to the first die with a plurality of electrical connections. The substrate including an antenna unit for transmitting and receiving communications at a frequency of approximately 4 GHz or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Georgios C. Dogiamis, Telesphor Kamgaing, Eric J. Li, Javier A. Falcon, Yoshihiro Tomita, Vijay K. Nair, Shawna M. Liff
  • Patent number: 10504863
    Abstract: BGA packages with a spatially varied ball height, molds and techniques to form such packages. A template or mold with cavities may be pre-fabricated to hold solder paste material applied to the mold, for example with a solder paste printing process. The depth and/or diameter of the cavities may be predetermined as a function of spatial position within the mold working surface area. Mold cavity dimensions may be specified corresponding to package position to account for one or more pre-existing or expected spatial variations in the package, such as a package-level warpage measurement. Any number of different ball heights may be provided. The molds may be employed in a standardize process that need not be modified with each change in the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Li, Jimin Yao, Shawna M. Liff