Patents by Inventor John Bultitude

John Bultitude 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: 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: 20190157009
    Abstract: An improved multilayer ceramic capacitor is described. The multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes. The first internal electrodes and said second internal electrodes are parallel with dielectric there between. A first external termination is in electrical connection with the first internal electrodes and a second external termination is in electrical contact with the second internal electrodes. A closed void layer, comprising at least one closed void, is between electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: John Bultitude
  • Publication number: 20190090348
    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: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Galen Miller, John E. McConnell
  • Publication number: 20190080982
    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: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Galen Miller, John E. McConnell
  • 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: 20190066927
    Abstract: An improved multilayered ceramic capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has improved heat dissipation properties. The capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes wherein the first internal electrodes are parallel with, and of opposite polarity, to the second internal electrodes. Dielectric layers are between the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes and a thermal dissipation channel is in at least one dielectric layer. A thermal transfer medium is in the thermal dissipation channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Philip M. Lessner, Abhijit Gurav
  • Patent number: 10178770
    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 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: James A Burk, John Bultitude, Galen Miller
  • Publication number: 20180368293
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic module comprising at least one electronic component. A thermoelectric cooler is in thermal contact with the electronic component. A temperature controller is capable of determining a device temperature of the electronic component is provided and capable of providing current to the thermoelectric cooler proportional to a deviation of the device temperature from an optimal temperature range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: JOHN BULTITUDE, John McConnell
  • Patent number: 10147544
    Abstract: An improved multilayered ceramic capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has improved heat dissipation properties. The capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes wherein the first internal electrodes are parallel with, and of opposite polarity, to the second internal electrodes. Dielectric layers are between the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes and a thermal dissipation channel is in at least one dielectric layer. A thermal transfer medium is in the thermal dissipation channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Philip M. Lessner, Abhijit Gurav
  • Publication number: 20180337002
    Abstract: An improved multilayered ceramic capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has improved heat dissipation properties. The capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes wherein the first internal electrodes are parallel with, and of opposite polarity, to the second internal electrodes. Dielectric layers are between the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes and a thermal dissipation channel is in at least one dielectric layer. A thermal transfer medium is in the thermal dissipation channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Philip M. Lessner, Abhijit Gurav
  • Patent number: 10068707
    Abstract: A stacked MLCC capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor stack comprises multilayered ceramic capacitors wherein each multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first electrodes and second electrodes in an alternating stack with a dielectric between each first electrode and each adjacent second electrode. The first electrodes terminate at a first side and the second electrodes second side. A first transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is the first side and in electrical contact with each first electrode; and a second transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is on the second side and in electrical contact with each second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude, Allen Hill
  • Publication number: 20180190430
    Abstract: A stacked MLCC capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor stack comprises multilayered ceramic capacitors wherein each multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first electrodes and second electrodes in an alternating stack with a dielectric between each first electrode and each adjacent second electrode. The first electrodes terminate at a first side and the second electrodes second side. A first transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is the first side and in electrical contact with each first electrode; and a second transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is on the second side and in electrical contact with each second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude, Allen Hill
  • Patent number: 9881744
    Abstract: An improved method for forming a capacitor is provided as is a capacitor, or electrical component, formed by the method. The method includes providing an aluminum containing anode with an aluminum oxide dielectric thereon; forming a cathode on a first portion of the aluminum oxide dielectric; bonding an anode lead to the aluminum anode on a second portion of the aluminum oxide by a transient liquid phase sintered conductive material thereby metallurgical bonding the aluminum anode to the anode lead; and bonding a cathode lead to said cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude
  • Publication number: 20180012706
    Abstract: An improved multilayer ceramic capacitor is described. The multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes. The first internal electrodes and said second internal electrodes are parallel with dielectric there between. A first external termination is in electrical connection with the first internal electrodes and a second external termination is in electrical contact with the second internal electrodes. A closed void layer, comprising at least one closed void, is between electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventor: John Bultitude
  • Publication number: 20170367228
    Abstract: An electronic component assembly is described which comprises a stack of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a face and external terminations. A component stability structure is attached to at least one face. A circuit board is provided wherein the circuit board comprises circuit traces arranged for electrical engagement with the external terminations. The component stability structure mechanically engages with the circuit board and inhibits the electronic device from moving relative to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, John Bultitude
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9793057
    Abstract: An improved method for forming a capacitor is provided as is a capacitor, or electrical component, formed by the method. The method includes providing an aluminum containing anode with an aluminum oxide dielectric thereon; forming a cathode on a first portion of the aluminum oxide dielectric; bonding an anode lead to the aluminum anode on a second portion of the aluminum oxide by a transient liquid phase sintered conductive material thereby metallurgical bonding the aluminum anode to the anode lead; and bonding a cathode lead to said cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L. Renner, John Bultitude