Patents by Inventor James C. Monaco

James C. Monaco 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).

  • Micro-bumps to enhance LGA interconnections
    Patent number: 7302757
    Abstract: An improved Land Grid Array interconnect structure is provided with the use of small metal bumps on the substrate electrical contact pad. The bumps interlock with segments of the fuzz button connection and increase the physical contact surface area between the contact pad and fuss button. The improved contact reduces displacement of electrical contact points due to thermo-mechanical stress and lowers the required actuation force during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Brody, Hsichang Liu, Hai Pham Longworth, James C. Monaco, Gerard J. Nuzback, Wei Zou