Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Funk

Gregory J. Funk 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).

  • Microelectronic package comprising metal housing grounded to board edge
    Patent number: 5398169
    Abstract: A microelectronic package (10) comprises a printed circuit board (12) enclosed within a metal housing (14) for shielding the board from spurious electromagnetic signals. The housing includes a base (30) having side walls (36). A series of first tabs (42) are formed in the side walls and engage the upper face (16) of the printed circuit board to secure the board within the housing. The side walls also include a series of second tabs (46) that engage the edge (20) of the printed circuit board in contact with the ground plane to enhance grounding of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Motorola
    Inventors: Harold J. Gorenz, Jr., Gregory J. Funk