Patents by Inventor Klaus Elian

Klaus Elian 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: 20140264255
    Abstract: A graphene layer is generated on a substrate. A plastic material is deposited on the graphene layer to at least partially cover the graphene layer. The substrate is separated into at least two substrate pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Guenther Ruhl, Horst Theuss, Irmgard Escher-Poeppel
  • Publication number: 20140254850
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an improved signal receive time to a sensor component. The sensor component is enclosed within a package arranged to allow the sensor to potentially receive a signal in less time. The package may have a cavity, and the cavity may be at least partly filled with an acoustical transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus ELIAN, Thomas MUELLER
  • Publication number: 20140218014
    Abstract: Embodiments related to the generation of magnetic bias fields for magnetic sensing are described and depicted. In one embodiment, a sensor includes at least one magnetosensitive element, and a magnetic body with an opening, the magnetic body comprising magnetic material, the magnetic body having inclined surface sections shaped by the opening, wherein the sensor is arranged within the opening such that the magneto-sensitive element is in lateral directions bounded by the inclined surface sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Tobias WERTH, Klaus ELIAN, James STERLING
  • Patent number: 8759153
    Abstract: A graphene layer is generated on a substrate. A plastic material is deposited on the graphene layer to at least partially cover the graphene layer. The substrate is separated into at least two substrate pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Guenther Ruhl, Horst Theuss, Irmgard Escher-Poeppel
  • Publication number: 20140170446
    Abstract: A sensor module includes an enclosure adapted to hermetically seal an opening or a hole on the outer surface of a casing or packaging, a sensor element and a membrane. The membrane is arranged between the enclosure and the opening or hole of the casing or packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Horst Theuss, Guenther Ruhl
  • Patent number: 8729697
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement is provided, the sensor arrangement including a chip including a sensor circuit configured to detect a bending of the chip; and a package structure configured to protect the chip; wherein the package structure includes a first region and a second region, and wherein the package structure is configured such that it is easier to be deformed in the first region than in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Horst Theuss, Klaus Elian
  • Patent number: 8722462
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package includes providing a carrier and attaching at least one semiconductor piece to the carrier. An encapsulant is deposited onto the at least one semiconductor piece to form an encapsulated semiconductor arrangement. The encapsulated semiconductor arrangement is then singulated in at least two semiconductor packages, wherein each package includes a semiconductor die separated from the semiconductor piece during singulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Beng-Keh See, Horst Theuss
  • Publication number: 20140097514
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, an inductor applied to the semiconductor chip. The inductor includes at least one winding. A space within the at least one winding is filled with a magnetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Jens Pohl, Horst Theuss, Renate Hofmann, Alexander Glas, Carsten Ahrens
  • Patent number: 8652866
    Abstract: A sensor device and method. One embodiment provides a first semiconductor chip having a sensing region. A porous structure element is attached to the first semiconductor chip. A first region of the porous structure element faces the sensing region of the first semiconductor chip. An encapsulation material partially encapsulates the first semiconductor chip and the porous structure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Georg Meyer-Berg, Horst Theuss
  • Patent number: 8610430
    Abstract: Embodiments related to the generation of magnetic bias fields for a magneto sensor are described and depicted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Tobias Werth, Klaus Elian, James Sterling
  • Publication number: 20130278246
    Abstract: A bias field generator can provide a magnetic bias field for a magnetic sensor. The bias field generator includes a body with magnetic or magnetizable material. A recess is formed in the body. The recess is adapted to a package of the magnetic sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Franz Stegerer, Klaus Elian, Michael Weber
  • Patent number: 8513771
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip. An inductor is applied to the semiconductor chip. The inductor has at least one winding. An encapsulation body is formed of an encapsulation material. The encapsulation material contains a magnetic component and fills a space within the winding to form a magnetic winding core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Horst Theuss, Georg Meyer-Berg
  • Publication number: 20130187201
    Abstract: A sensor device includes a semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip has a sensing region sensitive to mechanical loading. A pillar is mechanically coupled to the sensing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Franz-Peter Kalz, Horst Theuss
  • Publication number: 20130175527
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement is provided, the sensor arrangement including a chip including a sensor circuit configured to detect a bending of the chip; and a package structure configured to protect the chip; wherein the package structure includes a first region and a second region, and wherein the package structure is configured such that it is easier to be deformed in the first region than in the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Horst Theuss, Klaus Elian
  • Publication number: 20130164566
    Abstract: A reaction chamber arrangement is provided, the reaction chamber arrangement including a first chemical reaction chamber; a second chemical reaction chamber; an isolation member between the first chemical reaction chamber and the second chemical reaction chamber, wherein a first electrode is mounted on a first side of the isolation member, an exposed surface of the first electrode facing into the first chemical reaction chamber and wherein a second electrode is mounted on a second side of the isolation member, an exposed surface of the second electrode facing into the second chemical reaction chamber; and an electronic component configured to measure or control at least one of the first chemical reaction chamber and the second chemical reaction chamber, wherein the electronic component is arranged between and connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, and at least partially surrounded by an isolation material of the isolation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventor: Klaus Elian
  • Publication number: 20130113474
    Abstract: A magnetic sensor device includes a magnet configured to generate a bias magnetic field. A plurality of electrical wires extend through the magnet. A magnetic sensor chip is attached to an end face of a first electrical wire of the plurality of electrical wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Klaus Elian
  • Publication number: 20130113475
    Abstract: A magnetic sensor device includes a plurality of electrical wires, a magnetic sensor chip, and a magnet. The magnet is formed from a material composition of a polymer and magnetic particles and attached to at least one of the electrical wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Thomas Mueller
  • Publication number: 20130088941
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to integrated sonic sensors having a transmitter, a receiver and driver electronics integrated in a single, functional package. In one embodiment, a piezoelectric signal transmitter, a silicon microphone receiver and a controller/amplifier chip are concomitantly integrated in a semiconductor housing. The semiconductor housing, in embodiments, is functional in that at least a portion of the housing can comprise the piezoelectric element of the transmitter, with an inlet aperture opposite the silicon microphone receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Horst Theuss
  • Publication number: 20130056703
    Abstract: A graphene layer is generated on a substrate. A plastic material is deposited on the graphene layer to at least partially cover the graphene layer. The substrate is separated into at least two substrate pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Guenther Ruhl, Horst Theuss, Irmgard Escher-Poeppel
  • Patent number: 8373240
    Abstract: A sensor device and method. One embodiment provides a first semiconductor chip having a sensing region. A porous structure element is attached to the first semiconductor chip. A first region of the porous structure element faces the sensing region of the first semiconductor chip. An encapsulation material partially encapsulates the first semiconductor chip and the porous structure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus Elian, Georg Meyer-Berg, Horst Theuss