Patents by Inventor Michael David Dickey

Michael David Dickey 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).

  • Connecting a flexible circuit to other structures
    Patent number: 11219124
    Abstract: One example provides a circuit structure comprising a liquid metal conductive path enclosed in an encapsulant, a polymer circuit support comprising a polymer having a functional species available for a condensation reaction, and a cross-linking agent covalently bonding the encapsulant to the polymer circuit support via the functional species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey, Andrew L. Fassler
  • Chemical sensors for detection and display of environmental hazards
    Patent number: 10725002
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for coupling environmental hazard detection and actuation of a wearable chemical sensor at a molecular level. The chemical sensor may be a wearable chemical sensor implemented as a powder, cream, lacquer or other wearable construct. The wearable chemical sensor may detect exposure to various environmental hazards and provide an analog means (e.g., a range of color changes) of indicating the level of environmental hazard exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Asta Jane Roseway, Bichlien Hoang Nguyen, Hsin-Liu Kao, Michael David Dickey, Vikram Reddy Dendi
  • Flexible battery with liquid metal electrode
    Patent number: 10637074
    Abstract: An electrochemical energy-storage cell comprises a flexible positive electrode and a flexible negative electrode including a gallium-based liquid metal dispersed on a flexible wire mesh. The electrochemical energy-storage cell also comprises a membrane having one face in contact with the flexible positive electrode and an opposing face in contact with the flexible negative electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, James David Holbery, Collin Brittain Eaker
  • CONNECTING A FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT TO OTHER STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20190239351
    Abstract: One example provides a circuit structure comprising a liquid metal conductive path enclosed in an encapsulant, a polymer circuit support comprising a polymer having a functional species available for a condensation reaction, and a cross-linking agent covalently bonding the encapsulant to the polymer circuit support via the functional species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey, Andrew L. Fassler
  • Flexible conductive bonding
    Patent number: 10355371
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to flexible electrical interconnects in electronic devices. One example provides a device including a flexible substrate, a conductive trace disposed on the flexible substrate, an electronic component mounted to the flexible substrate, a liquid metal interconnect bridging between a pad on the component and the trace on the flexible substrate, and an encapsulant covering the interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Flavio Protasio Ribeiro, Michael David Dickey, Collin Alexander Ladd, Andrew Lewis Fassler
  • Connecting a flexible circuit to other structures
    Patent number: 10327332
    Abstract: One example provides a circuit structure comprising a liquid metal conductive path enclosed in an encapsulant, a polymer circuit support comprising a polymer having a functional species available for a condensation reaction, and a cross-linking agent covalently bonding the encapsulant to the polymer circuit support via the functional species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey, Andrew L. Fassler
  • FLEXIBLE BATTERY WITH LIQUID METAL ELECTRODE
    Publication number: 20190027762
    Abstract: An electrochemical energy-storage cell comprises a flexible positive electrode and a flexible negative electrode including a gallium-based liquid metal dispersed on a flexible wire mesh. The electrochemical energy-storage cell also comprises a membrane having one face in contact with the flexible positive electrode and an opposing face in contact with the flexible negative electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael David DICKEY, James David HOLBERY, Collin Brittain EAKER
  • FLEXIBLE CONDUCTIVE BONDING
    Publication number: 20180254566
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to flexible electrical interconnects in electronic devices. One example provides a device including a flexible substrate, a conductive trace disposed on the flexible substrate, an electronic component mounted to the flexible substrate, a liquid metal interconnect bridging between a pad on the component and the trace on the flexible substrate, and an encapsulant covering the interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Flavio Protasio Ribeiro, Michael David Dickey, Collin Alexander Ladd, Andrew Lewis Fassler
  • CHEMICAL SENSORS FOR DETECTION AND DISPLAY OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
    Publication number: 20180120274
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for coupling environmental hazard detection and actuation of a wearable chemical sensor at a molecular level. The chemical sensor may be a wearable chemical sensor implemented as a powder, cream, lacquer or other wearable construct. The wearable chemical sensor may detect exposure to various environmental hazards and provide an analog means (e.g., a range of color changes) of indicating the level of environmental hazard exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Asta Jane ROSEWAY, Bichlien Hoang NGUYEN, Hsin-Liu KAO, Michael David DICKEY, Vikram Reddy DENDI
  • CONNECTING A FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT TO OTHER STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20180103544
    Abstract: One example provides a circuit structure comprising a liquid metal conductive path enclosed in an encapsulant, a polymer circuit support comprising a polymer having a functional species available for a condensation reaction, and a cross-linking agent covalently bonding the encapsulant to the polymer circuit support via the functional species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey, Andrew L. Fassler
  • Flexible interconnect
    Patent number: 9930773
    Abstract: Examples are provided for a flexible circuit element including a flexible insulating support structure, a solid metal trace extending at least partially between a first connector and a second connector on the flexible insulating support structure, and a liquid metal conductor disposed in contact with the solid metal trace in a region of the trace configured to repeatedly flex when installed in a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey
  • Flexible interconnect
    Patent number: 9872390
    Abstract: One example provides a flexible electrical interconnect comprising a substrate, a liquid conductive pathway supported by the substrate, and a conductively anisotropic, magnetic particle-embedded encapsulant that interfaces with the liquid conductive pathway for connecting to another circuit element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey, Andrew L. Fassler
  • FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECT
    Publication number: 20170367179
    Abstract: Examples are provided for a flexible circuit element including a flexible insulating support structure, a solid metal trace extending at least partially between a first connector and a second connector on the flexible insulating support structure, and a liquid metal conductor disposed in contact with the solid metal trace in a region of the trace configured to repeatedly flex when installed in a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Michael David Dickey
  • Method for manufacturing fluidic structures
    Patent number: 9437922
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Gianluca Lazzi, Ju-Hee So, Jacob Thelen, Amit Qusba, Gerard James Hayes
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR VOLTAGE CONTROLLED RECONFIGURATION OF LIQUID METAL STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20160122888
    Abstract: Voltage controlled reconfiguration of liquid metal structures by providing an electrolyte in the container. A liquid metal structure is provided in the container and at least partially in contact with the electrolyte. A voltage is applied between the liquid metal structure and the electrolyte to change the shape of the liquid metal structure such that the structure achieves a desired shape for an electrical, optical, mechanical, or thermal application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Collin Eaker, Mohammad Rashed Khan
  • REVERSIBLY DEFORMABLE AND MECHANICALLY TUNABLE FLUIDIC ANTENNAS
    Publication number: 20150207215
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Gianluca Lazzi, Ju-Hee So, Jacob Thelen, Amit Qusba, Gerard James Hayes
  • Reversibly deformable and mechanically tunable fluidic antennas
    Patent number: 8950266
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Gianluca Lazzi, Ju-Hee So, Jacob Thelen, Amit Qusba, Gerard James Hayes
  • REVERSIBLY DEFORMABLE AND MECHANICALLY TUNABLE FLUIDIC ANTENNAS
    Publication number: 20140137657
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Gianluca Lazzi, Ju-Hee So, Jacob Thelen, Amit Qusba, Gerard James Hayes
  • Reversibly deformable and mechanically tunable fluidic antennas
    Patent number: 8587493
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Gianluca Lazzi, Ju-Hee So, Jacob Thelen, Amit Qusba, Gerard James Hayes
  • REVERSIBLY DEFORMABLE AND MECHANICALLY TUNABLE FLUIDIC ANTENNAS
    Publication number: 20120075069
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael David Dickey, Gianluca Lazzi, Ju-Hee So, Jacob Thelen, Amit Qusba, Gerard James Hayes