Patents by Inventor John E. McConnell

John E. McConnell 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).

  • Publication number: 20230038175
    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: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, John Bultitude, Allen Templeton
  • Patent number: 11432448
    Abstract: A method of forming an electronic device 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, John Bultitude
  • Patent number: 11227719
    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: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Garry L Renner, John Bultitude, Allen Hill
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200323112
    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 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, John Bultitude
  • 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: 10757810
    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: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Galen Miller, John E. McConnell
  • Patent number: 10729051
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, John Bultitude
  • Patent number: 10707145
    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: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Bultitude, Galen Miller, John E. 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: 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
  • Patent number: 10229785
    Abstract: An improved capacitor utilizing stacked MLCC's is provided. The capacitor comprising at least one MLCC sandwiched between a first lead and a second lead. Each lead comprises at least one integral lead crimp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: KEMET Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John E. McConnell, Alan P. Webster, Lonnie G. Jones, Garry L. Renner, Jeffrey W. Bell
  • 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
  • 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: D1022359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Seth E. Bixby, Samuel B. Breneman, Richard K. Gresens, John W. McConnell, Patrick J. Schiavone