Patents by Inventor Louis COSTA
Louis COSTA 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).
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Patent number: 11776940Abstract: Electronic power modules are disclosed. In one example, an electronic power module includes a first aluminum substrate, a second aluminum substrate, and a third aluminum substrate arranged in a common plane. The electronic power module includes first gap separating the first aluminum substrate from the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second gap separating the second aluminum substrate from the third aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a first semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the first aluminum substrate and the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the second aluminum substrate and the third aluminum substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Kyocera AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbHInventor: Louis Costa
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Publication number: 20220130808Abstract: Electronic power modules are disclosed. In one example, an electronic power module includes a first aluminum substrate, a second aluminum substrate, and a third aluminum substrate arranged in a common plane. The electronic power module includes first gap separating the first aluminum substrate from the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second gap separating the second aluminum substrate from the third aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a first semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the first aluminum substrate and the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the second aluminum substrate and the third aluminum substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventor: Louis Costa
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Patent number: 11222878Abstract: Electronic power modules are disclosed. In one example, an electronic power module includes a first aluminum substrate, a second aluminum substrate, and a third aluminum substrate arranged in a common plane. The electronic power module includes first gap separating the first aluminum substrate from the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second gap separating the second aluminum substrate from the third aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a first semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the first aluminum substrate and the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the second aluminum substrate and the third aluminum substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: AB Mikroelektronik Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter HaftungInventor: Louis Costa
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Patent number: 11192209Abstract: Methods for processing a metal substrate for use in a power electronics device are provided. In one example, the method includes placing a metal substrate on a support associated with a laser system. The method includes performing a pulsed laser treatment process on at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate. The pulsed laser treatment process exposes the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate to a plurality of laser pulses to modify a surface roughness of the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate. After performing the pulsed laser treatment process, the method includes creating a metallized interface for coupling an electrical component to the metal substrate at the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: AB Mikroelektronik GmbHInventors: Louis Costa, Horia Barb
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Publication number: 20200350299Abstract: Electronic power modules are disclosed. In one example, an electronic power module includes a first aluminum substrate, a second aluminum substrate, and a third aluminum substrate arranged in a common plane. The electronic power module includes first gap separating the first aluminum substrate from the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second gap separating the second aluminum substrate from the third aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a first semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the first aluminum substrate and the second aluminum substrate. The electronic power module includes a second semiconductor switching component electrically coupled to the second aluminum substrate and the third aluminum substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventor: Louis Costa
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Publication number: 20200223014Abstract: Methods for processing a metal substrate for use in a power electronics device are provided. In one example, the method includes placing a metal substrate on a support associated with a laser system. The method includes performing a pulsed laser treatment process on at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate. The pulsed laser treatment process exposes the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate to a plurality of laser pulses to modify a surface roughness of the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate. After performing the pulsed laser treatment process, the method includes creating a metallized interface for coupling an electrical component to the metal substrate at the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Louis Costa, Horia Barb
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Patent number: 10551621Abstract: A light-transmitting pane for displaying an image of a head-up display is provided. The light-transmitting pane includes a cholesteric liquid-crystal layer arrangement, which is arranged in the interior of the pane or is arranged on a surface of the pane. Depending on the polarization of the incident light, at least a portion of the light generated by an image generating device of a head-up display arrangement can be reflected on the cholesteric liquid-crystal layer arrangement such that the reflected light has a p-polarized fraction, which can be perceived through polarized sunglasses.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Alexander Neumann, Louis Costa
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Publication number: 20140307176Abstract: A light-transmitting pane for displaying an image of a head-up display is provided. The light-transmitting pane includes a cholesteric liquid-crystal layer arrangement, which is arranged in the interior of the pane or is arranged on a surface of the pane. Depending on the polarization of the incident light, at least a portion of the light generated by an image generating device of a head-up display arrangement can be reflected on the cholesteric liquid-crystal layer arrangement such that the reflected light has a p-polarized fraction, which can be perceived through polarized sunglasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Alexander NEUMANN, Louis COSTA
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Patent number: 7127853Abstract: A polyethylene resin comprising from 35 to 49 wt. % of a first polyethylene fraction of high molecular weight and from 51 to 65 wt. % of a second polyethylene fraction of low molecular weight, the first polyethylene having a density of up to 0.930 g/cm3, and an HLMI of less than 0.6 g/10 min and the second polyethylene fraction comprising a high density polyethylene having a density of at least 0.969 g/cm3 and an MI2 of greater than 10 g/10 min, and the polyethylene resin, having a density of greater than 0.946 g/cm3, an HLMI of from 1 to 100 g/10 min, a dynamical viscosity, measured at 0.01 radians/second, greater than 200,000 Pa·s and a ratio of the dynamical viscosities measured at, respectively 0.01 and 1 radians/second greater than 8.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: TOTAL Petrochemicals Research FeluyInventors: Olivier Miserque, Jacques Michel, Marc Dupire, Fabian Sibendt, Jean-Louis Costa, Serge Bettonville, Virgile Rouyer, Eric Damme
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Patent number: 7037977Abstract: A polyethylene resin comprising a blend of from 35 to 49 wt % of a first polyethylene fraction of high molecular weight and 51 to 65 wt % of a second polyethylene fraction of low molecular weight, the first polyethylene fraction comprising a linear low density polyethylene having a density of up to 0.928 g/cm3, and an HLMI of less than 0.6 g/10 min and the second polyethylene fraction comprising a high density polyethylene having a density of at least 0.969 g/cm3, and an MI2 of greater than 100 g/10 min, and the polyethylene resin, having a density of greater than 0.951 g/cm3 and an HLMI of from 1 to 100 g/10 min.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignees: Solvay Polyolefins Europe-Belgium, TOTAL Petrochemicals Research FeluyInventors: Olivier Miserque, Jacques Michel, Marc Dupire, Fabian Siberdt, Jean-Louis Costa, Serge Bettonville
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Publication number: 20060009584Abstract: A polyethylene resin comprising from 35 to 49 wt. % of a first polyethylene fraction of high molecular weight and from 51 to 65 wt. % of a second polyethylene fraction of low molecular weight, the first polyethylene having a density of up to 0.930 g/cm3, and an HLMI of less than 0.6 g/10 min and the second polyethylene fraction comprising a high density polyethylene having a density of at least 0.969 g/cm3 and an MI2 of greater than 10 g/10 min, and the polyethylene resin, having a density of greater than 0.946 g/cm3, an HLMI of from 1 to 100 g/10 min, a dynamical viscosity, measured at 0.01 radians/second, greater than 200,000 Pa.s and a ratio of the dynamical viscosities measured at, respectively 0.01 and 1 radians/second greater than 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Olivier Miserque, Jacques Michel, Marc Dupire, Fabian Sibendt, Jean-Louis Costa, Serge Bettonville, Virgil Rouyer, Eric Damme
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Patent number: 6946521Abstract: A polyethylene resin comprising from 35 to 49 wt. % of a first polyethylene fraction of high molecular weight and from 51 to 65 wt. % of a second polyethylene fraction of low molecular weight, the first polyethylene having a density of up to 0.930 g/cm3, and an HLMI of less than 0.6 g/10 min and the second polyethylene fraction comprising a high density polyethylene having a density of at least 0.969 g/cm3 and an MI2 of greater than 10 g/10 min, and the polyethylene resin, having a density of great 0.946 g/cm3, an HLMI of from 1 to 100 g/10 min, a dynamical viscosity, measured at 0.01 radians/second, greater than 200,000 Pa.s and a ratio of the dynamical viscosities measured at, respectively 0.01 and 1 radians/second greater than 8.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignees: ATOFINA Research S.A., Solvay Polyolefins Europe-Belgium S.A.Inventors: Olivier Miserque, Jacques Michel, Marc Dupire, Fabian Siberdt, Jean-Louis Costa, Serge Bettonville, Virgil Rouyer, Eric Damme
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Publication number: 20040248499Abstract: A fashion doll stand for single-legged support of a fashion doll comprising a Shaped Base having a flush underside with a center of gravity, and a hollow Tapered Support joined perpendicular to said Shaped Base through the center of gravity. The single-legged doll stand does not clamp or clip the leg of the doll in any way, but simply allows free insertion/removal of one leg or the other to provide a full range of posability of the fashion doll in a supported position. It also ensures sturdy two point support: 1) full orthogonal support around the mid-to-upper calf; and 2) lateral stabilization support at the ball of the foot; thereby providing excellent lateral, horizontal and rotational stability for the fashion doll in a variety of upright positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Ronald Louis Costa
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Patent number: 6803415Abstract: The flexible compositions having no elastomeric fractions comprise: A) from 10 to 90 parts by weight of random copolymer of propylene and at least one comonomer selected from ethylene and C4-C8 alpha-olefins having a melting point of at least 100° C. and not exceeding 140° C. and a flow index measured at 230° C. under a weight of 2.16 kg (ASTM standard D1238, 1986) of from 0.5 to 15 g/10 min, and B) from 90 to 10 parts by weight of plastomer prepared with participation of a metallocene catalyst and consisting of a random copolymer of ethylene and at least one C3-C10 alpha-olefin having a density of from 0.860 to 0.920 g/cm3, a melt flow index measured at 190° C. under a weight of 2.16 kg (ASTM standard D1238, 1986) of from 0.5 to 30 g/10 min, and a molecular mass distribution Mw/Mn of at most 4. These compositions provide an excellent compromise between flexibility and low-temperature impact resistance and heat resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: BP BelgiumInventors: Raymond Mikielski, Jean-Louis Costa
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Publication number: 20040181010Abstract: A polyethylene resin comprising a blend of from 35 to 49 wt % of a first polyethylene fraction of high molecular weight and 51 to 65 wt % of a second polyethylene fraction of low molecular weight, the first polyethylene fraction comprising a linear low density polyethylene having a density of up to 0.928 g/cm3, and an HLMI of less than 0.6 g/10 min and the second polyethylene fraction comprising a high density polyethylene having a density of at least 0.969 g/cm3, and an MI2 of greater than 100 g/10 min, and the polyethylene resin, having a density of greater than 0.951 g/cm3 and an HLMI of from 1 to 100 g/10 min.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Olivier Miserque, Jacques Michel, Marc Dupire, Fabian Siberdt, Jean-Louis Costa, Serge Bettonville
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Publication number: 20040157988Abstract: A polyethylene resin comprising from 35 to 49 wt. % of a first polyethylene fraction of high molecular weight and from 51 to 65 wt. % of a second polyethylene fraction of low molecular weight, the first polyethylene having a density of up to 0.930 g/cm3, and an HLMI of less than 0.6 g/10 min and the second polyethylene fraction comprising a high density polyethylene having a density of at least 0.969 g/cm3 and an MI2 of greater than 10 g/10 min, and the polyethylene resin, having a density of greater than 0.946 g/cm3, an HLMI of from 1 to 100 g/10 min, a dynamical viscosity, measured at 0.01 radians/second, greater than 200,000 Pa.s and a ratio of the dynamical viscosities measured at, respectively 0.01 and 1 radians/second greater than 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Olivier Miserque, Jacques Michel, Marc Dupire, Fabian Siberdt, Jean-Louis Costa, Serge Bettonville, Virgil Rouyer, Eric Damme
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Patent number: 6524986Abstract: Catalyst support containing an &agr;-olefin polymer which is in the form of particles of mean size from 5 to 350 &mgr;m in which the pore volume generated by the pores of radius from 1,000 to 75,000 Å is at least 0.2 cm3/g. Catalyst usable for the polymerization of &agr;-olefins, including a compound containing at least one transition metal belonging to groups IIIb, IVb, IVb and VIb of the Periodic Table, bound in or on this support.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Solvay Polyolefins Europe-BelgiumInventors: Jean-Louis Costa, Vincent Laurent, Philippe Francois, Dirk Vercammen
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Publication number: 20010014727Abstract: Catalyst support containing an &agr;-olefin polymer which is in the form of particles of mean size from 5 to 350 &mgr;m in which the pore volume generated by the pores of radius from 1,000 to 75,000 Å is at least 0.2 cm3/g.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: Jean-Louis Costa, Vincent Laurent, Philippe Francois, Dirk Vercammen
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Patent number: 6221802Abstract: The invention comprises a catalyst support containing an &agr;-olefin polymer which is in the form of particles of mean size from 5 to 350 &mgr;m in which the pore volume generated by the pores of radius from 1,000 to 75,000 Å is at least 0.2 cm3/g. A catalyst usable for the polymerization of &agr;-olefins, including a compound containing at least one transition metal belonging to groups IIIb, IVb, IVb and VIb of the Periodic Table, bound in or on this support, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Solvay Polyolefins Europe-BelgiumInventors: Jean-Louis Costa, Vincent Laurent, Philippe Francois, Dirk Vercammen
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Patent number: 6083866Abstract: Catalytic system which can be used for the polymerisation of .alpha.-olefins comprising:a solid based on complexed titanium trichloride of .delta. crystalline form;an organoaluminium compound;an organic oxygenated silicon compound; characterised in that the organoaluminium compound is a non-halogenated compound.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Solvay Polyolefins Europe-BelgiumInventors: Jean-Louis Costa, Sabine Pamart, Herve Collette, Serge Bettonville