Patents by Inventor Kirby Sand

Kirby Sand 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: 8390111
    Abstract: One embodiment of a micro-electronic device includes a substrate including micro-electronic components thereon, and a cover including a ring of sealing material secured to the substrate and a raised ring of material positioned opposite the cover from the ring of sealing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 8043880
    Abstract: One embodiment of a microelectronic component system includes a base adapted for supporting a microelectronic component, a membrane sealed to the base, and a glass lid built-up on the membrane and hermetically sealing the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C Haluzak, John R Sterner, Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 8007078
    Abstract: A microfluidic device includes first and second substrates bonded together. The first substrate has first and second opposed surfaces. A die pocket is formed in the first opposed surface, and a through slot extends from the die pocket to the second opposed surface. The second substrate is bonded to the second opposed surface of the first substrate whereby an outlet of a channel formed in the second substrate substantially aligns with the through slot. The channel of the second substrate has an inlet that is larger than the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 7988264
    Abstract: A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming a pair of first glass layers and forming a second glass layer. Each first glass layer includes a first side and a second side with the second side defining a first fluid flow structure. The second glass layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, with each respective first side and second side defining a second fluid flow structure. The second glass layer is bonded in a sandwiched position between the respective first glass layers with each respective second fluid flow structure of the second glass layer in fluid communication with the respective first fluid flow structure of the respective first glass layers to define a fluid flow pathway for ejecting a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Publication number: 20110025782
    Abstract: A microfluidic device includes first and second substrates bonded together. The first substrate has first and second opposed surfaces. A die pocket is formed in the first opposed surface, and a through slot extends from the die pocket to the second opposed surface. The second substrate is bonded to the second opposed surface of the first substrate whereby an outlet of a channel formed in the second substrate substantially aligns with the through slot. The channel of the second substrate has an inlet that is larger than the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 7828417
    Abstract: A microfluidic device includes first and second glass substrates bonded together. The first glass substrate has first and second opposed surfaces. A die pocket is formed in the first opposed surface, and a through slot extends from the die pocket to the second opposed surface. The second glass substrate is bonded to the second opposed surface of the first glass substrate whereby an outlet of a channel formed in the second glass substrate substantially aligns with the through slot. The channel of the second glass substrate has an inlet that is larger than the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Publication number: 20100259583
    Abstract: A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming a pair of first glass layers and forming a second glass layer. Each first glass layer includes a first side and a second side with the second side defining a first fluid flow structure. The second glass layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, with each respective first side and second side defining a second fluid flow structure. The second glass layer is bonded in a sandwiched position between the respective first glass layers with each respective second fluid flow structure of the second glass layer in fluid communication with the respective first fluid flow structure of the respective first glass layers to define a fluid flow pathway for ejecting a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 7766462
    Abstract: A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming a pair of first glass layers and forming a second glass layer. Each first glass layer includes a first side and a second side with the second side defining a first fluid flow structure. The second glass layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, with each respective first side and second side defining a second fluid flow structure. The second glass layer is bonded in a sandwiched position between the respective first glass layers with each respective second fluid flow structure of the second glass layer in fluid communication with the respective first fluid flow structure of the respective first glass layers to define a fluid flow pathway for ejecting a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 7723811
    Abstract: A packaged micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device assembly includes a MEMS device, a substrate within which the MEMS device is disposed, and a lid disposed over the substrate. The assembly may include one or more first cavities within the lid having a predetermined volume satisfying packaging specifications for the packaged MEMS device assembly. The assembly may include one or more second cavities within the lid and one or more corresponding overflow areas within the lid, where each second cavity contains a material and each corresponding overflow area is adapted to catch overflow of the material. The assembly may include one or more third cavities within the lid and one or more channels within one of the substrate and the lid to fluidically connect the MEMS device to the third cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C Haluzak, Jeffrey R Pollard, Kirby Sand, John R Sterner, Henry Kang, Chien-Hua Chen, James Denning Smith
  • Patent number: 7618682
    Abstract: A method for providing an anti-stiction coating on a metal surface includes reacting a vapor of perfluorooctylhydroxamic acid with the metal surface in a reaction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul Felice Reboa, Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 7611919
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for making a cover for a micro-device package includes forming a layer of silicon on a transparent substrate and selectively removing parts of the silicon layer to form a bonding ring and an alignment target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kirby Sand, Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen
  • Publication number: 20080272446
    Abstract: A packaged micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device assembly includes a MEMS device, a substrate within which the MEMS device is disposed, and a lid disposed over the substrate. The assembly may include one or more first cavities within the lid having a predetermined volume satisfying packaging specifications for the packaged MEMS device assembly. The assembly may include one or more second cavities within the lid and one or more corresponding overflow areas within the lid, where each second cavity contains a material and each corresponding overflow area is adapted to catch overflow of the material. The assembly may include one or more third cavities within the lid and one or more channels within one of the substrate and the lid to fluidically connect the MEMS device to the third cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Jeffrey R. Pollard, Kirby Sand, John R. Sterner, Henry Kang, Chien-Hua Chen, James Denning Smith
  • Publication number: 20080259125
    Abstract: A microfluidic device includes first and second glass substrates bonded together. The first glass substrate has first and second opposed surfaces. A die pocket is formed in the first opposed surface, and a through slot extends from the die pocket to the second opposed surface. The second glass substrate is bonded to the second opposed surface of the first glass substrate whereby an outlet of a channel formed in the second glass substrate substantially aligns with the through slot. The channel of the second glass substrate has an inlet that is larger than the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Publication number: 20080199981
    Abstract: A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming a pair of first glass layers and forming a second glass layer. Each first glass layer includes a first side and a second side with the second side defining a first fluid flow structure. The second glass layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, with each respective first side and second side defining a second fluid flow structure. The second glass layer is bonded in a sandwiched position between the respective first glass layers with each respective second fluid flow structure of the second glass layer in fluid communication with the respective first fluid flow structure of the respective first glass layers to define a fluid flow pathway for ejecting a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Charles C. Haluzak, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand
  • Publication number: 20080074771
    Abstract: A method for providing an anti-stiction coating on a metal surface includes reacting a vapor of perfluorooctylhydroxamic acid with the metal surface in a reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Felice Reboa, Kirby Sand
  • Publication number: 20080068697
    Abstract: A method of forming a micro-display includes forming a device that includes forming a partially reflecting layer on a first substrate and forming a plate overlying the partially reflecting layer, and adhering the device to a second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Charles Haluzak, Kenneth Faase, John Sterner, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand, Bao-Sung Yeh, Michael Regan
  • Publication number: 20080048313
    Abstract: One embodiment of a micro-electronic device includes a substrate including micro-electronic components thereon, and a cover including a ring of sealing material secured to the substrate and a raised ring of material positioned opposite the cover from the ring of sealing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Kirby Sand
  • Patent number: 7320899
    Abstract: A method of forming a micro-display includes forming a device that includes forming a partially reflecting layer on a first substrate and forming a plate overlying the partially reflecting layer, and adhering the device to a second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles C Haluzak, Kenneth Faase, John R Sterner, Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand, Bao-Sung Bruce Yeh, Michael J. Regan
  • Patent number: 7303976
    Abstract: One embodiment of a micro-electronic device includes a substrate including micro-electronic components thereon, and a cover including a ring of sealing material secured to the substrate and a raised ring of material positioned opposite the cover from the ring of sealing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Kirby Sand
  • Publication number: 20070090479
    Abstract: A system for controlling bond front propagation in wafer-scale packaging includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a bonder pressure plate having protruded structures thereon to selectively establish at least one point of contact between the first and second substrates to initiate a bond front therebetween. The protruded structures are selectively configured to control the propagation of the bond front.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Chien-Hua Chen, Kirby Sand, Bradley John