Patents by Inventor Manuel A. Ray
Manuel A. Ray 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: 10163572Abstract: A ceramic-wound-capacitor includes a first-electrically-conductive-layer, a dielectric-layer, a second-electrically-conductive-layer, and a protective-coating. The dielectric-layer is formed of lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate (PLZT). The protective-coating has a thickness of less than ten micrometers (10 ?m) and provides electrical isolation between the first-electrically-conductive-layer and the second-electrically-conductive-layer of the ceramic-wound-capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES IP LIMITEDInventors: Manuel Ray Fairchild, Ralph S. Taylor, David W. Ihms, Celine Wk Wong
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Patent number: 9842695Abstract: A ceramic-capacitor includes a first electrically-conductive-layer, a second electrically-conductive-layer arranged proximate to the first electrically-conductive-layer, and a dielectric-layer interposed between the first electrically-conductive-layer and the second electrically-conductive-layer. The dielectric-layer is formed of a lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate material (PLZT), wherein the PLZT is characterized by a dielectric-constant greater than 125, when measured at 25 degrees Celsius and zero Volts bias, and an excitation frequency of ten-thousand Hertz (10 kHz). A method for increasing a dielectric constant of the lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate material (PLZT) includes the steps of depositing PLZT to form a dielectric-layer of a ceramic-capacitor, and heating the ceramic-capacitor to a temperature not greater than 300° C.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ralph S. Taylor, Manuel Ray Fairchild, Uthamalingam Balachjandran, Tae H. Lee
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Publication number: 20170330685Abstract: A ceramic-capacitor includes a first electrically-conductive-layer, a second electrically-conductive-layer arranged proximate to the first electrically-conductive-layer, and a dielectric-layer interposed between the first electrically-conductive-layer and the second electrically-conductive-layer. The dielectric-layer is formed of a lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate material (PLZT), wherein the PLZT is characterized by a dielectric-constant greater than 125, when measured at 25 degrees Celsius and zero Volts bias, and an excitation frequency of ten-thousand Hertz (10 kHz). A method for increasing a dielectric constant of the lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate material (PLZT) includes the steps of depositing PLZT to form a dielectric-layer of a ceramic-capacitor, and heating the ceramic-capacitor to a temperature not greater than 300° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Ralph S. Taylor, Manuel Ray Fairchild, Uthamalingam Balachandran, Tae H. Lee
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Publication number: 20170301472Abstract: A ceramic-wound-capacitor includes a first-electrically-conductive-layer, a dielectric-layer, a second-electrically-conductive-layer, and a protective-coating. The dielectric-layer is formed of lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate (PLZT). The protective-coating has a thickness of less than ten micrometers (10 ?m) and provides electrical isolation between the first-electrically-conductive-layer and the second-electrically-conductive-layer of the ceramic-wound-capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Manuel Ray Fairchild, Ralph S. Taylor, David W. Ihms, Celine Wk Wong
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Publication number: 20160096476Abstract: A rearview camera system includes a camera, a global positioning system (GPS) device, and a controller. The camera is configured to capture a current image from a field-of-view proximate to a vehicle. The GPS device is configured to determine a current location of the current image. The controller is configured to determine if the current location corresponds to a prior location, compare a prior image of the prior location to the current image, and indicate if an unexpected object is present in the current image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: MANUEL RAY FAIRCHILD
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Patent number: 9299496Abstract: A lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate (PLZT) capacitor on a substrate formed of glass. The first metallization layer is deposited on a top side of the substrate to form a first electrode. The dielectric layer of PLZT is deposited over the first metallization layer. The second metallization layer deposited over the dielectric layer to form a second electrode. The glass substrate is advantageous as glass is compatible with an annealing process used to form the capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignees: Delphi Technologies, Inc., UChicago Argonne, LLCInventors: Manuel Ray Fairchild, Ralph S. Taylor, Carl W. Berlin, Celine Wk Wong, Beihai Ma, Uthamalingam Balachandran
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Publication number: 20160027580Abstract: A lead-lanthanum-zirconium-titanate (PLZT) capacitor on a substrate formed of glass. The first metallization layer is deposited on a top side of the substrate to form a first electrode. The dielectric layer of PLZT is deposited over the first metallization layer. The second metallization layer deposited over the dielectric layer to form a second electrode. The glass substrate is advantageous as glass is compatible with an annealing process used to form the capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Manuel Ray Fairchild, Ralph S. Taylor, Carl W. Berlin, Celine Wk Wong, Beihai Ma, Uthamalingam Balachandran
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Patent number: 7574793Abstract: A circuit board assembly that makes use of a low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrate, and a process for producing the assembly. The substrate contains at least first and second regions formed by a plurality of first ceramic layers and at least one second ceramic layer, respectively, that are superimposed and bonded to each other. Conductor lines are present on at least some of the first ceramic layers so as to be between adjacent pairs of the layers. Electrically-conductive vias electrically interconnect the conductor lines on different first ceramic layers, and a surface-mount IC device is mounted to the substrate. The first ceramic layers are formed of electrically-nonconductive materials, while the one or more second ceramic layers contain thermally-conductive particles dispersed in a matrix of electrically-nonconductive materials, such that the one or more second ceramic layers are more thermally conductive than the first ceramic layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dwadasi Hare Rama Sarma, Rhonda Jean Heytens, Carl William Berlin, Manuel Ray Fairchild, Bruce Alan Myers, Daniel Keith Ward
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Patent number: 7321098Abstract: A circuit board assembly that makes use of a low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrate, and a process for producing the assembly. The substrate contains at least first and second regions formed by a plurality of first ceramic layers and at least one second ceramic layer, respectively, that are superimposed and bonded to each other. Conductor lines are present on at least some of the first ceramic layers so as to be between adjacent pairs of the layers. Electrically-conductive vias electrically interconnect the conductor lines on different first ceramic layers, and a surface-mount IC device is mounted to the substrate. The first ceramic layers are formed of electrically-nonconductive materials, while the one or more second ceramic layers contain thermally-conductive particles dispersed in a matrix of electrically-non-conductive materials, such that the one or more second ceramic layers are more thermally conductive than the first ceramic layers.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dwadasi Hare Rama Sarma, Rhonda Jean Heytens, Carl William Berlin, Manuel Ray Fairchild, Bruce Alan Myers, Daniel Keith Ward
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Patent number: 7251919Abstract: A structural member includes side walls, a top wall connecting a top region of the side walls, a bottom wall connecting side wall bottoms and extending beyond the side walls to form wings each having one portion of a connector for connecting members to one another, a span connected to the side walls, and truss configurations each connected to the span and the bottom wall and respectively to one side wall. Side walls, top wall, and span define an upper interior chamber and span, truss configurations, and bottom wall define a lower interior chamber. Each truss configuration has a vertical wall and two intermediate walls. An assembly of members interlock with one another in series by connecting a first portion of the connector with a second portion of another member. These interlocked members form a structure for receiving concrete as a base for a ribbed concrete slab.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Inventor: Manuel A. Ray
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Patent number: 6668512Abstract: A very lightweight tubular building element for the construction of reinforced concrete floors and roofs; providing the formwork for the casting in place of the structural concrete and a high quality finished ceiling at the same time. It is a single component that can be installed easily and efficiently without heavy equipment or special craftsmanship; afterward the component is not removed, but stays permanently integrated in the concrete floor or roof. It forms a deck that is impervious, eliminating cumbersome cleaning during construction and leakage afterward, saving the common need of a costly waterproofing membrane over the slab. The formwork deck, composed of a plurality of the invention component, weighs less than four (4) pounds per square foot; and a single component for a common 15 feet span weighs less than 30 pounds, which can be easily handled by only one laborer.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Ray T. Forms, Inc.Inventor: Manuel A. Ray
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Publication number: 20030200720Abstract: A structural member includes side walls, a top wall connecting a top region of the side walls, a bottom wall connecting side wall bottoms and extending beyond the side walls to form wings each having one portion of a connector for connecting members to one another, a span connected to the side walls, and truss configurations each connected to the span and the bottom wall and respectively to one side wall. Side walls, top wall, and span define an upper interior chamber and span, truss configurations, and bottom wall define a lower interior chamber. Each truss configuration has a vertical wall and two intermediate walls. An assembly of members interlock with one another in series by connecting a first portion of the connector with a second portion of another member. These interlocked members form a structure for receiving concrete as a base for a ribbed concrete slab.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Ray T. Forms, Inc.Inventor: Manuel A. Ray
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Publication number: 20020088194Abstract: A very lightweight tubular building element for the construction of reinforced concrete floors and roofs; providing the formwork for the casting in place of the structural concrete and a high quality finished ceiling at the same time. It is a single component that can be installed easily and efficiently without heavy equipment or special craftsmanship; afterward the component is not removed, but stays permanently integrated in the concrete floor or roof. It forms a deck that is impervious, eliminating cumbersome cleaning during construction and leakage afterward, saving the common need of a costly waterproofing membrane over the slab. The formwork deck, composed of a plurality of the invention component, weighs less than four (4) pounds per square foot; and a single component for a common 15 feet span weighs less than 30 pounds, which can be easily handled by only one laborer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventor: Manuel A. Ray