Patents by Inventor Galen W. Miller

Galen W. Miller 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: 11923151
    Abstract: Provided is an improved electronic component package. The electronic component package comprises a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. The electronic component package also includes a structural lead frame comprising multiple leads wherein each lead is mounted to at least one first external termination and the structural lead frame comprises at least one break away feature between adjacent leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Galen W. Miller, John Bultitude, Lonnie G. Jones
  • Patent number: 11744018
    Abstract: Provided is a high-density multi-component package comprising a first module interconnect pad and a second module interconnect pad. At least two electronic components are mounted to and between the first module interconnect pad and the second module interconnect pad wherein a first electronic component is vertically oriented relative to the first module interconnect pad. A second electronic component is vertically oriented relative to the second module interconnect pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Peter Alexandre Blais, James A. Burk, Galen W. Miller, Hunter Hayes, Allen Templeton, Lonnie G. Jones, Mark R. Laps
  • Publication number: 20210241977
    Abstract: Provided is an improved electronic component package. The electronic component package comprises a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. The electronic component package also includes a structural lead frame comprising multiple leads wherein each lead is mounted to at least one first external termination and the structural lead frame comprises at least one break away feature between adjacent leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Galen W. Miller, John Bultitude, Lonnie G. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210227693
    Abstract: Provided is a high-density multi-component package comprising a first module interconnect pad and a second module interconnect pad. At least two electronic components are mounted to and between the first module interconnect pad and the second module interconnect pad wherein a first electronic component is vertically oriented relative to the first module interconnect pad. A second electronic component is vertically oriented relative to the second module interconnect pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Peter Alexandre Blais, James A. Burk, Galen W. Miller, Hunter Hayes, Allen Templeton, Lonnie G. Jones, Mark R. Laps
  • Patent number: 10984955
    Abstract: An electronic device is described wherein the electronic device comprises a substrate with a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer. A first microphonic noise reduction structure is in electrical contact with the first conductive metal layer wherein the first microphonic noise reduction layer comprises at least one of the group consisting of a compliant non-metallic layer and a shock absorbing conductor comprising offset mounting tabs with a space there between coupled with at least one stress relieving portion. An electronic component comprising a first external termination of a first polarity and a second external termination of a second polarity is integral to the electronic device and the first microphonic noise reduction structure and the first external termination are adhesively bonded by a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, John E. McConnell, Galen W. Miller
  • Patent number: 10790094
    Abstract: A method of forming a leadless stack comprising multiple components is provided. The method comprises forming an MLCC comprising a first capacitor external termination and a second capacitor external termination and forming an electronic element is formed comprising a first element external termination and a second element external termination. The MLCC and electronic component are are arranged in a stack with a TLPS bond between the first capacitor external termination and the first element external termination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude, R. Allen Hill, Galen W. Miller
  • Patent number: 10757811
    Abstract: A high density multi-component package is provided. The package has at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one first adhesive is between adjacent first external terminations of adjacent electronic components. At least one second adhesive is between the adjacent electronic component and at least two adjacent electronic components are connected serially. The first adhesive and second adhesive are independently selected from a high temperature conductive adhesive and a high temperature insulating adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Burk, John Bultitude, Galen W. Miller
  • Patent number: 10681814
    Abstract: Provided is a high density multi-component package and a method of manufacturing a high density multi-component package. The high density multi-component package comprises at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component of the electronic components comprise a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one interposer is between the adjacent electronic components and attached to the interposer by an interconnect wherein the interposer is selected from an active interposer and a mechanical interposer. Adjacent electronic components are connected serially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Galen W. Miller, John McConnell
  • Publication number: 20190318877
    Abstract: An electronic component is described wherein the electronic component comprises a stack of electronic elements comprising a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive between and in electrical contact with each said first external termination of adjacent electronic elements
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude, R. Allen Hill, Galen W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190304698
    Abstract: An electronic device is described wherein the electronic device comprises a substrate with a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer. A first microphonic noise reduction structure is in electrical contact with the first conductive metal layer wherein the first microphonic noise reduction layer comprises at least one of the group consisting of a compliant non-metallic layer and a shock absorbing conductor comprising offset mounting tabs with a space there between coupled with at least one stress relieving portion. An electronic component comprising a first external termination of a first polarity and a second external termination of a second polarity is integral to the electronic device and the first microphonic noise reduction structure and the first external termination are adhesively bonded by a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: John Bultitude, John E. McConnell, Galen W. Miller
  • Patent number: 10381162
    Abstract: An electronic component is described wherein the electronic component comprises a stack of electronic elements comprising a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive between and in electrical contact with each said first external termination of adjacent electronic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude, R. Allen Hill, Galen W. Miller
  • Patent number: 10366836
    Abstract: An electronic device is described wherein the electronic device comprises a substrate with a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer. A first microphonic noise reduction structure is in electrical contact with the first conductive metal layer wherein the first microphonic noise reduction layer comprises at least one of the group consisting of a compliant non-metallic layer and a shock absorbing conductor comprising offset mounting tabs with a space there between coupled with at least one stress relieving portion. An electronic component comprising a first external termination of a first polarity and a second external termination of a second polarity is integral to the electronic device and the first microphonic noise reduction structure and the first external termination are adhesively bonded by a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, John E. McConnell, Galen W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190200457
    Abstract: A high density multi-component package is provided. The package has at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one first adhesive is between adjacent first external terminations of adjacent electronic components. At least one second adhesive is between the adjacent electronic component and at least two adjacent electronic components are connected serially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: James A. Burk, John Bultitude, Galen W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190082539
    Abstract: Provided is a high density multi-component package and a method of manufacturing a high density multi-component package. The high density multi-component package comprises at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component of the electronic components comprise a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one interposer is between the adjacent electronic components and attached to the interposer by an interconnect wherein the interposer is selected from an active interposer and a mechanical interposer. Adjacent electronic components are connected serially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Galen W. Miller, John McConnell
  • Patent number: 10224149
    Abstract: Provided is a module comprising a carrier material, comprising a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion, and a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination with at least one first longitudinal edge and a second external termination with at least one second longitudinal edge. A first longitudinal edge of a first electronic component is connected to the first conductive portion by a first interconnect; and a second longitudinal edge of the first electronic component is connected to the second conductive portion by a second interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Galen W. Miller, John E. McConnell, John Bultitude, Garry L. Renner
  • Publication number: 20170358397
    Abstract: An electronic component is described wherein the electronic component comprises a stack of electronic elements comprising a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive between and in electrical contact with each said first external termination of adjacent electronic elements
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude, R. Allen Hill, Galen W. Miller
  • Patent number: 9805872
    Abstract: An improved module is provided. The module comprises a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination with at least one first longitudinal edge and a second external termination with at least one second longitudinal edge. A first lead is connected to the first longitudinal edge by a first interconnect and a second lead is connected to the second longitudinal edge by a second interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Galen W. Miller, John E. McConnell, John Bultitude, Garry L. Renner
  • Publication number: 20170169956
    Abstract: Provided is a module comprising a carrier material, comprising a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion, and a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination with at least one first longitudinal edge and a second external termination with at least one second longitudinal edge. A first longitudinal edge of a first electronic component is connected to the first conductive portion by a first interconnect; and a second longitudinal edge of the first electronic component is connected to the second conductive portion by a second interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Galen W. Miller, John E. McConnell, John Bultitude, Garry L. Renner
  • Publication number: 20170169955
    Abstract: An improved module is provided. The module comprises a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination with at least one first longitudinal edge and a second external termination with at least one second longitudinal edge. A first lead is connected to the first longitudinal edge by a first interconnect and a second lead is connected to the second longitudinal edge by a second interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Galen W. Miller, John E. McConnell, John Bultitude, Garry L. Renner
  • Publication number: 20170025223
    Abstract: An electronic device is described wherein the electronic device comprises a substrate with a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer. A first microphonic noise reduction structure is in electrical contact with the first conductive metal layer wherein the first microphonic noise reduction layer comprises at least one of the group consisting of a compliant non-metallic layer and a shock absorbing conductor comprising offset mounting tabs with a space there between coupled with at least one stress relieving portion. An electronic component comprising a first external termination of a first polarity and a second external termination of a second polarity is integral to the electronic device and the first microphonic noise reduction structure and the first external termination are adhesively bonded by a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: John Bultitude, John E. McConnell, Galen W. Miller