Patents by Inventor Kenneth Heffner

Kenneth Heffner 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: 20080007890
    Abstract: The present invention provides thermally conductive, electrically insulating composites that can be used to help conduct heat away from a heat source such as from microelectronic structures that generate heat during use. In one aspect, the present invention relates to an electronic system comprising a microelectronic device and a thermally conductive, composite in thermal contact with the microelectronic device. The composite is derived from ingredients comprising a macrocyclic oligomer; and a thermally conductive filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Julianne Harmon, Kenneth Heffner, Scott Fleischman, William Dalzell
  • Publication number: 20070278004
    Abstract: Stand-alone conformal coverings for electronic devices and methods of making and using such coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: William Dalzell, Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20070221117
    Abstract: A method for limiting access to content-sensitive electronics is disclosed. The method involves monitoring an active barrier partition surrounding the content-sensitive electronics independent of normal operating activity and generating a tamper signal upon separation of an outer layer from an active sensing layer that comprise the active barrier partition. The method further involves responding to an unauthorized attempt to tamper with the active barrier partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Fleischman, Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20070206196
    Abstract: A fiber optic sensor coil and method of forming a fiber optic sensor coil including a plurality of turns of a first segment of optical fiber wound in a clockwise direction and a plurality of turns of a second segment of optical fiber wound in the counterclockwise direction. The turns of the first segment and of the second segment together forming a plurality of layers of turns of the optical fiber. A restraining ring covers an outermost layer of the plurality of layers of turns of optical fiber. The restraining ring includes a plurality of openings formed therein and provides a compressive force to the plurality of turns of the optical fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth Heffner, Jason Grooms, David Barnes, Neal Martinez, Wayne Lance
  • Publication number: 20070157682
    Abstract: An anti-tamper system is provided. The anti-tamper system comprises a clamshell protective encasement adapted to encapsulate at least one device on a single circuit board such that at least one electrical connector of the single circuit board is accessible. The anti-tamper system also comprises one or more sensors embedded inside the clamshell protective encasement, the one or more sensors being adapted to detect unauthorized attempts to tamper with the clamshell protective encasement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20070109122
    Abstract: An improved system and method for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access, by detecting and also reacting to unauthorized intrusions into the enclosures for the sensitive electronic equipment or components is disclosed. For example, a protective system for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access is disclosed that includes a fiber optic cable mesh or network attached to, or embedded in, the walls of the enclosure for the electronic equipment or components. A continuous signal or burst is applied to the fiber optic cable, which is coupled to an optical signal detection device. Thus, any attempt to remove or penetrate the walls of the enclosure interrupts the signal in the fiber optic cable, and the interruption of the signal is detected by the optical signal detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Edwin Cruzado, Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20070055147
    Abstract: Medical devices having radio-opaque and/or biocompatible coatings incorporated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: William Dalzell, Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20070045001
    Abstract: Stand-alone conformal coverings for electronic devices and methods of making and using such coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: William Dalzell, Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20060124046
    Abstract: The present invention provides electronic systems that include thin film thermal batteries incorporated in the electronic system to provide a security function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth Heffner
  • Publication number: 20060067055
    Abstract: The present invention provides thermally conductive, electrically insulating composites that can be used to help conduct heat away from a heat source such as from microelectronic structures that generate heat during use. In one aspect, the present invention relates to an electronic system comprising a microelectronic device and a thermally conductive, composite in thermal contact with the microelectronic device. The composite is derived from ingredients comprising a macrocyclic oligomer; and a thermally conductive filler comprising diamond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Heffner, Scott Fleischman, William Dalzell