Patents by Inventor Flynn P. CARSON

Flynn P. CARSON 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: 20260141840
    Abstract: An electronic device may have a display. The display may include an array of pixels formed on a display panel. A system-in-package (SiP) may include a substrate, electronic components mounted on the substrate, and mold material that overlaps and conforms to the electronic components. A portion of the substrate that is not overlapped by the mold material may be bonded to the display panel. The electronic components mounted on the substrate of the SiP may include a timing controller integrated circuit and/or a display driver integrated circuit. A plurality of display driver integrated circuit chiplets may be mounted on the substrate of the SiP. The substrate of the SiP may be electrically connected to the display panel by side-wrapped conductive traces. The substrate of the SiP may have portions with different thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Anshi Liang, Cheng-Chih Hsieh, Flynn P. Carson, Han-Chieh Chang, Job Nalianya, Jonas Hsu, Joshua G. Wurzel, Junnan Zhao, Ka Kuen Wan, Kasra M. Omid-Zohoor, Ken Hsuan Liao, Kumar Nagarajan, Lingqi Wu, Marc J. DeVincentis, Martin R. Kardasz, Paolo Sacchetto, Pierpaolo Lupo, Po-Jui Chen, Ryan Mesch, Shin-Hung Yeh, Shreyas Tater, Sinan Alousi, Snehal T. Jariwala, Tsung-Ting Tsai, Victor H. Yin, Wei H. Yao, Ying-Chih Wang, Yong Wang
  • Publication number: 20250328010
    Abstract: An electronic device may include a light projector module that generates image light and an optical system that redirects the image light towards an eye box. The light projector module may include multiple display modules and an optical combiner that combines the light from the multiple display modules. The light projector may include multiple system-in-packages. Adjacent display modules and/or system-in-packages may be directly bonded such that the components are orthogonal. Using these direct bonds may conserve space within the light projector module and improve alignment within the light projector module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: Martin R. Kardasz, Alexander D. Schlaupitz, Flynn P. Carson, Han Ming Chu, Ian D. St. Louis, Jacqueline L. Nguyen, Johan L. Piper, Jonas Hsu, Kumar Nagarajan, Pierpaolo Lupo, Steven M. Scardato
  • Publication number: 20250300120
    Abstract: Packages with wafer level land grid arrays are described. In an embodiment, a package includes a die and a package routing layer over the die, where the package routing layer includes a first land that spans over a first set of vias, and a second land that spans over a second set of vias, where the vias may be connected to a metal redistribution line or directly connected to die contact pad of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Raymundo M. Camenforte, Raymond Fajardo, Flynn P. Carson, Jun Zhai, Chien-Sheng Chang
  • Publication number: 20250266611
    Abstract: A radio frequency package includes a first portion of an antenna array module, a second portion of the antenna array module, and a flexible cable. The first portion of the antenna array module provides a first wireless communication functionality and the second portion of the antenna array module provides a second wireless communication functionality. The flexible cable includes first surface directly coupled to the first portion of the antenna array module. The flexible cable also includes a second surface directly coupled to the second portion of the antenna array module. The flexible cable communicates signals between the first portion of the distributed antenna array module and the second portion of the antenna array module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Inventors: Sidharth S. Dalmia, Wansuk Yun, Flynn P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20250183127
    Abstract: Package structures, modules containing such packages and methods of manufacture. are described. In an embodiment, a package includes a plurality of terminal pads, a plurality of passive components bonded to top sides of the plurality of terminal pads, a die bonded to top sides of the plurality of passive components and a molding compound encapsulating at least the plurality of passive components and the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Kumar Nagarajan, Flynn P. Carson, Karthik Shanmugam, Menglu Li, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Scott D. Morrison
  • Patent number: 12266846
    Abstract: A radio frequency package includes a first portion of an antenna array module, a second portion of the antenna array module, and a flexible cable. The first portion of the antenna array module provides a first wireless communication functionality and the second portion of the antenna array module provides a second wireless communication functionality. The flexible cable includes first surface directly coupled to the first portion of the antenna array module. The flexible cable also includes a second surface directly coupled to the second portion of the antenna array module. The flexible cable communicates signals between the first portion of the distributed antenna array module and the second portion of the antenna array module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sidharth S. Dalmia, Wansuk Yun, Flynn P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20250096096
    Abstract: Electronic packages and methods of formation are described. In an embodiment, an electronic package includes one or more electronic components encapsulated in a step molded molding compound layer, and wiring layer spanning a lower step surface, sidewall, and top surface of the step molded molding compound layer. The wiring layer may further extend into a via opening extending through the lower step surface of the molding compound layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Kumar Nagarajan, Flynn P. Carson, Karthik Shanmugam, Seongmin Lee
  • Patent number: 12165956
    Abstract: Package structures, modules containing such packages and methods of manufacture. are described. In an embodiment, a package includes a plurality of terminal pads, a plurality of passive components bonded to top sides of the plurality of terminal pads, a die bonded to top sides of the plurality of passive components and a molding compound encapsulating at least the plurality of passive components and the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kumar Nagarajan, Flynn P. Carson, Karthik Shanmugam, Menglu Li, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Scott D. Morrison
  • Patent number: 12107283
    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery cell having an electrode tab extending from an edge of the battery cell. The systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery cell. The module may be characterized by a first surface, a height, and a second surface opposite the first surface. A conductive tab coupled along the first surface of the module may extend from a first end parallel to a plane of the first surface. The conductive tab may be characterized by a curvature proximate a midpoint of the conductive tab. A distal region of the conductive tab may return back across the first surface of the module substantially parallel to the first surface. A distal portion of the electrode tab may be fixedly coupled with the distal region of the conductive tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo V. Marasco, Nathan J. Bohney, John M. McCambridge, Antonio Manenti, Laura E. Mayer, Scott L. Gooch, Jonathan C. Wilson, Flynn P. Carson
  • Patent number: 12074077
    Abstract: Flexible packages and electronic devices with integrated flexible packages are described. In an embodiment, a flexibly package includes a first die and a second die encapsulated in a molding compound layer. A compliant redistribution layer (RDL) spans the molding compound layer and both dies, and includes electrical routing formed directly on landing pads of the dies. A notch is formed in the molding compound layer between the dies to facilitate flexure of the compliant RDL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Shanmugam, Flynn P. Carson, Jun Zhai, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Menglu Li
  • Publication number: 20230178458
    Abstract: Package structures, modules containing such packages and methods of manufacture. are described. In an embodiment, a package includes a plurality of terminal pads, a plurality of passive components bonded to top sides of the plurality of terminal pads, a die bonded to top sides of the plurality of passive components and a molding compound encapsulating at least the plurality of passive components and the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Kumar Nagarajan, Flynn P. Carson, Karthik Shanmugam, Menglu Li, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Scott D. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20230066814
    Abstract: A radio frequency package includes a first portion of an antenna array module, a second portion of the antenna array module, and a flexible cable. The first portion of the antenna array module provides a first wireless communication functionality and the second portion of the antenna array module provides a second wireless communication functionality. The flexible cable includes first surface directly coupled to the first portion of the antenna array module. The flexible cable also includes a second surface directly coupled to the second portion of the antenna array module. The flexible cable communicates signals between the first portion of the distributed antenna array module and the second portion of the antenna array module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Sidharth S. Dalmia, Wansuk Yun, Flynn P. Carson
  • Patent number: 11395408
    Abstract: Wafer level passive array packages and modules are described. In an embodiment, a module includes a circuit board, and a package mounted on the circuit board in which the package includes a plurality of passive components bonded to a bottom side of the die and a plurality of landing pads of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Morrison, Karthik Shanmugam, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Rakshit Agrawal, Flynn P. Carson, Kiranjit Dhaliwal
  • Publication number: 20220157680
    Abstract: Flexible packages and electronic devices with integrated flexible packages are described. In an embodiment, a flexibly package includes a first die and a second die encapsulated in a molding compound layer. A compliant redistribution layer (RDL) spans the molding compound layer and both dies, and includes electrical routing formed directly on landing pads of the dies. A notch is formed in the molding compound layer between the dies to facilitate flexure of the compliant RDL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Karthik Shanmugam, Flynn P. Carson, Jun Zhai, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Menglu Li
  • Publication number: 20220071013
    Abstract: Wafer level passive array packages, modules, and methods of fabrication are described. In an embodiment, a module includes a circuit board, and a package mounted on the circuit board in which the package includes a plurality of passive components bonded to a bottom side of the die and a plurality of landing pads of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Scott D. Morrison, Karthik Shanmugam, Raymundo M. Camenforte, Rakshit Agrawal, Flynn P. Carson, Kiranjit Dhaliwal
  • Publication number: 20220013834
    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery cell having an electrode tab extending from an edge of the battery cell. The systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery cell. The module may be characterized by a first surface, a height, and a second surface opposite the first surface. A conductive tab coupled along the first surface of the module may extend from a first end parallel to a plane of the first surface. The conductive tab may be characterized by a curvature proximate a midpoint of the conductive tab. A distal region of the conductive tab may return back across the first surface of the module substantially parallel to the first surface. A distal portion of the electrode tab may be fixedly coupled with the distal region of the conductive tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo V. Marasco, Nathan J. Bohney, John M. McCambridge, Antonio Manenti, Laura E. Mayer, Scott L. Gooch, Jonathan C. Wilson, Flynn P. Carson
  • Patent number: 10991659
    Abstract: Packages including substrate-less integrated components and methods of fabrication are described are described. In an embodiment, a packaging method includes attaching a ground structure to a carrier and a plurality of components face down to the carrier and laterally adjacent to the ground structure. The plurality of components are encapsulated within a molding compound, and the carrier is removed exposing a plurality of component terminals and a plurality of ground structure terminals. A plurality of packages are singulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Flynn P. Carson, Jun Chung Hsu, Meng Chi Lee, Shatki S. Chauhan
  • Publication number: 20200144142
    Abstract: Packages including substrate-less integrated components and methods of fabrication are described are described. In an embodiment, a packaging method includes attaching a ground structure to a carrier and a plurality of components face down to the carrier and laterally adjacent to the ground structure. The plurality of components are encapsulated within a molding compound, and the carrier is removed exposing a plurality of component terminals and a plurality of ground structure terminals. A plurality of packages are singulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Flynn P. Carson, Jun Chung Hsu, Meng Chi Lee, Shatki S. Chauhan
  • Patent number: 10631410
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to printed circuit board packages and methods of assembly that may be used in the fabrication of electrical devices. Printed circuit board packages may be manufactured by stacking printed circuit board assemblies. Each printed circuit board assembly may have multiple printed circuit boards supported by a resin mold. The printed circuit board assemblies may be shaped to improve space utilization efficiency and to accommodate large electrical components that are attached to the printed circuit board package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Corey S. Provencher, Meng Chi Lee, Derek J. Walters, Ian A. Spraggs, Flynn P. Carson, Shakti S. Chauhan, Daniel W. Jarvis, David A. Pakula, Jun Zhai, Michael V. Yeh, Alex J. Crumlin, Dennis R. Pyper, Amir Salehi, Vu T. Vo, Gregory N. Stephens
  • Patent number: 10535611
    Abstract: Packages including substrate-less integrated components and methods of fabrication are described are described. In an embodiment, a packaging method includes attaching a ground structure to a carrier and a plurality of components face down to the carrier and laterally adjacent to the ground structure. The plurality of components are encapsulated within a molding compound, and the carrier is removed exposing a plurality of component terminals and a plurality of ground structure terminals. A plurality of packages are singulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Flynn P. Carson, Jun Chung Hsu, Meng Chi Lee, Shakti S. Chauhan