Patents by Inventor Helmut Eckhardt
Helmut Eckhardt 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: 8836125Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a flexible circuit structure and a die. The flexible circuit structure includes a first structural layer and electrical conductors. The die is bonded to the flexible circuit structure by a flexible attachment layer. The die includes interconnects in electrical contact with die circuitry and extending through the die, through the flexible attachment layer, and into electrical contact with respective electrical conductors at first ends. A flexible second structural layer is disposed on the die and exposed portions of the electrical conductors, wherein the die and the electrical conductors are encapsulated by the first structural layer and the second structural layer. The first structural layer and/or the second structural layer include a plurality of openings defining respective exposed areas on the electrical conductors at second ends.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Premitec, Inc.Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Publication number: 20130309809Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a flexible circuit structure and a die. The flexible circuit structure includes a first structural layer and electrical conductors. The die is bonded to the flexible circuit structure by a flexible attachment layer. The die includes interconnects in electrical contact with die circuitry and extending through the die, through the flexible attachment layer, and into electrical contact with respective electrical conductors at first ends. A flexible second structural layer is disposed on the die and exposed portions of the electrical conductors, wherein the die and the electrical conductors are encapsulated by the first structural layer and the second structural layer. The first structural layer and/or the second structural layer include a plurality of openings defining respective exposed areas on the electrical conductors at second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Premitec, Inc.Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Patent number: 8525340Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a flexible circuit structure and a die. The flexible circuit structure includes a first structural layer and electrical conductors. The die is bonded to the flexible circuit structure by a flexible attachment layer. The die includes interconnects in electrical contact with die circuitry and extending through the die, through the flexible attachment layer, and into electrical contact with respective electrical conductors at first ends. A flexible second structural layer is disposed on the die and exposed portions of the electrical conductors, wherein the die and the electrical conductors are encapsulated by the first structural layer and the second structural layer. The first structural layer and/or the second structural layer include a plurality of openings defining respective exposed areas on the electrical conductors at second ends.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Premitec, Inc.Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Publication number: 20120112347Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a flexible circuit structure and a die. The flexible circuit structure includes a first structural layer and electrical conductors. The die is bonded to the flexible circuit structure by a flexible attachment layer. The die includes interconnects in electrical contact with die circuitry and extending through the die, through the flexible attachment layer, and into electrical contact with respective electrical conductors at first ends. A flexible second structural layer is disposed on the die and exposed portions of the electrical conductors, wherein the die and the electrical conductors are encapsulated by the first structural layer and the second structural layer. The first structural layer and/or the second structural layer include a plurality of openings defining respective exposed areas on the electrical conductors at second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Patent number: 8173490Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a die, a flexible circuit structure, and a barrier film disposed on the die. The die includes die circuitry and electrical contacts. The flexible circuit structure is bonded directly to the die, and includes electrical conductors encapsulated by structural layers. Each electrical conductor contacts a respective electrical contact. The electronic device is encapsulated by the barrier film and one or more of the structural layers.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Publication number: 20110117703Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a die, a flexible circuit structure, and a barrier film disposed on the die. The die includes die circuitry and electrical contacts. The flexible circuit structure is bonded directly to the die, and includes electrical conductors encapsulated by structural layers. Each electrical conductor contacts a respective electrical contact. The electronic device is encapsulated by the barrier film and one or more of the structural layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Patent number: 7898074Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a die, a flexible circuit structure, and a barrier film disposed on the die. The die includes die circuitry and electrical contacts. The flexible circuit structure is bonded directly to the die, and includes electrical conductors encapsulated by structural layers. Each electrical conductor contacts a respective electrical contact. The electronic device is encapsulated by the barrier film and one or more of the structural layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Publication number: 20100148345Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a die, a flexible circuit structure, and a barrier film disposed on the die. The die includes die circuitry and electrical contacts. The flexible circuit structure is bonded directly to the die, and includes electrical conductors encapsulated by structural layers. Each electrical conductor contacts a respective electrical contact. The electronic device is encapsulated by the barrier film and one or more of the structural layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Helmut Eckhardt, Stefan Ufer
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Patent number: 5962122Abstract: Polymeric compositions having a high dielectric constant are made from a thermotropic liquid crystalline and a ceramic having a dielectric constant which is greater than about 50 at a frequency of 1.0 GHz. The compositions have a dielectric constant of at least about 4, and preferably at least about 6. Preferred compositions also have a low loss tangent.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1995Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Hoechst Celanese CorporationInventors: Lak M. Walpita, William M. Pleban, Helmut Eckhardt
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Patent number: 5197242Abstract: A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two non-intersecting or, preferably, substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Ray H. Baughman, Ernest D. Buff, Helmut Eckhardt, Gerhard H. Fuchs
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Patent number: 5162295Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming deposits of superconducting ceramics by sequentially electrodepositing layers of metals, of a type and in proportion suitable for forming a superconducting ceramic, to form a precursor metal deposit, followed by oxidizing the precursor deposit to form a superconducting ceramic deposit. Optionally, the electroplating steps are conducted in such a manner that a patterned precursor deposit results, to obtain a patterned superconducting deposit after oxidation.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1990Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Mohammad Behi, MacRae Maxfield, Ray Baughman, Helmut Eckhardt, Zafar Igbal
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Patent number: 5152111Abstract: A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two non-intersecting or, preferably, substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1992Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Ray H. Baughman, Ernest D. Buff, Helmut Eckhardt, Gerhard H. Fuchs
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Patent number: 5120707Abstract: Superconducting ceramic layers are made by first electrochemically depositing metal layers containing embedded particulate matter, followed by oxidation of the precursor layer to form the desired superconducting ceramic. The embedded particulate matter may (a) furnish required constituent metals for the superconductor, (b) be a superconductor itself, which may be the same as or different from the superconductor to be formed, or (c) provide adjuvant substances for improving the properties (e.g., electrical or mechanical) of the superconducting layer being formed.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1989Date of Patent: June 9, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal, Inc.Inventors: MacRae Maxfield, Helmut Eckhardt, Ray H. Baughman, Zafar Iqbal
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Patent number: 5111629Abstract: A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two non-intersecting or, preferably, substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1991Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Ray H. Baughman, Ernest D. Buff, Helmut Eckhardt, Gerhard H. Fuchs
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Patent number: 5099621Abstract: A window unit has at least one pane a face, of which is coated with a transparent conductive polymer layer that is reflective and absorptive in an infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, transparent in the visible region of the spectrum, and has a transparency ratio greater than 2. The window unit minimizes radiative heat transfer and maximizes the transmission of visible light therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1990Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence W. Schacklette, Jen Kwan-Yue, Helmut Eckhardt, Ronald L. Elsenbaumer, Ray H. Baughman
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Patent number: 5025602Abstract: A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two non-intersecting or, preferably substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1990Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Ray H. Baughman, Ernest D. Buff, Helmut Eckhardt, Gerhard H. Fuchs
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Patent number: 5009044Abstract: A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two nonintersecting or, preferably, substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1990Date of Patent: April 23, 1991Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Ray H. Baughman, Ernest D. Buff, Helmut Eckhardt, Gerhard H. Fuchs
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Patent number: 4964251Abstract: A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two non-intersecting or, preferably, substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1989Date of Patent: October 23, 1990Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Ray H. Baughman, Ernest D. Buff, Helmut Eckhardt, Gerhard H. Ruchs
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Method of making a thermal window glazing with conductive polymer coating to block radiative heating
Patent number: 4963206Abstract: A method is provided for minimizing radiative heat transfer and maximizing the transmission of visible light through a window having at least one pane. The method comprises the step of applying a transparent conductive polymer layer to a face of the pane, the polymer layer being reflective and absorptive in an infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum and being transparent in the visible region of the spectrum, and having a transparancy ratio greater than 2.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1989Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Lawrence W. Shacklette, Kwan-Yue Jen, Helmut Eckhardt, Ronald L. Elsenbaumer, Ray H. Baughman -
Patent number: 4939308Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in a method of forming deposits of superconducting ceramics. Generally, such ceramics are formed by electrodepositing a mixture of metals of the type and in proportions sufficient to be oxidized into ceramic; oxidizing the electrodeposited mixture under conditions sufficient to result in a superconducting ceramic deposit; and orienting the crystallites in said superconducting ceramic deposit. Crystallite orientation may take place before, after or during the oxidation step.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1988Date of Patent: July 3, 1990Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: MacRae Maxfield, Ray H. Baughman, Zafar Igbal, Helmut Eckhardt