Patents by Inventor Michael J. Klodowski

Michael J. Klodowski 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: 7329816
    Abstract: An electronic package and method of formation. A thermally conductive layer having first and second opposing surfaces is provided. A first dielectric layer is laminated under pressurization to the first opposing surface of the thermally conductive layer, at a temperature between a minimum temperature T1MIN and a maximum temperature T1MAX. T1MAX constrains the ductility of the first dielectric layer to be at least D1 following the laminating. T1MAX depends on D1 and on a first dielectric material comprised by the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is laminated under pressurization to the second opposing surface of the thermally conductive layer, at a temperature between a minimum temperature T2MIN and a maximum temperature T2MAX. T2MAX constrains the ductility of the second dielectric layer to be at least D2 following the laminating. T2MAX depends on D2 and on a second dielectric material comprised by the second dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, James D. Herard, Michael J. Klodowski, David Questad, Der-jin Woan
  • Patent number: 7059049
    Abstract: An electronic package and method of formation. A thermally conductive layer having first and second opposing surfaces is provided. A first dielectric layer is laminated under pressurization to the first opposing surface of the thermally conductive layer, at a temperature between a minimum temperature T1MIN and a maximum temperature T1MAX. T1MAX constrains the ductility of the first dielectric layer to be at least D1 following the laminating. T1MAX depends on D1 and on a first dielectric material comprised by the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is laminated under pressurization to the second opposing surface of the thermally conductive layer, at a temperature between a minimum temperature T2MIN and a maximum temperature T2MAX. T2MAX constrains the ductility of the second dielectric layer to be at least D2 following the laminating. T2MAX depends on D2 and on a second dielectric material comprised by the second dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, James D. Herard, Michael J. Klodowski, David Questad, Der-jin Woan
  • Patent number: 6843929
    Abstract: A method and associated structure for increasing the rate at which a chromium volume is etched when the chromium body is contacted by an acid solution such as hydrochloric acid. The etch rate is increased by a metallic or steel body in continuous electrical contact with the chromium volume, both of which are in continuous contact with the acid solution. At a temperature between about 21° C. and about 52° C., and a hydrochloric acid concentration (molarity) between about 1.2 M and about 2.4 M, the etch rate is at least a factor of about two greater than an etch rate that would occur in an absence of the steel body. In one embodiment, the chromium volume is a chromium layer that rests upon a conductive layer that includes a metal such as copper, wherein the acid solution is not in contact with the conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, Edmond O. Fey, Elizabeth Foster, Michael J. Klodowski, Paul G. Rickerl
  • Publication number: 20030020156
    Abstract: An electronic package and method of formation. A thermally conductive layer having first and second opposing surfaces is provided. A first dielectric layer is laminated under pressurization to the first opposing surface of the thermally conductive layer, at a temperature between a minimum temperature T1MIN and a maximum temperature T1MAX. T1MAX constrains the ductility of the first dielectric layer to be at least D1 following the laminating. T1MAX depends on D1 and on a first dielectric material comprised by the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is laminated under pressurization to the second opposing surface of the thermally conductive layer, at a temperature between a minimum temperature T2MIN and a maximum temperature T2MAX. T2MAX constrains the ductility of the second dielectric layer to be at least D2 following the laminating. T2MAX depends on D2 and on a second dielectric material comprised by the second dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, James D. Herard, Michael J. Klodowski, David Questad, Der-Jin Woan
  • Patent number: 6395998
    Abstract: An electronic package and method of making the electronic package is provided. An opening in a thermally conductive member of the electronic package is formed to substantially prevent adhesive which can bleed from under a substrate mounted and secured on the thermally conductive member from contacting a portion of the thermally conductive member upon which an electrical element will be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, Gregory A. Kevern, Michael J. Klodowski
  • Publication number: 20020038913
    Abstract: An integrated circuit chip carrier assembly is provided by joining a substrate having electrically conductive regions on at least one major surface thereof to a stiffener by a bonding film. The bonding film comprises a dielectric substrate having a thermoset adhesive on both of its major surfaces. The thermoset adhesive prior to the bonding is a B-stage adhesive, is tack-free at normal room temperatures and is solvent free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, Lisa J. Jimarez, Michael J. Klodowski, Jeffrey A. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6335495
    Abstract: An electrical structure, comprising a first dielectric layer, a patterned layer on the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer on the patterned layer. The patterned layer includes a metal pattern on the first dielectric layer, a metallic pattern on the metal pattern, and a plugged pattern within a remaining space of the patterned layer. The plugged pattern includes a dielectric material. The second dielectric layer is adhesively bonded to a top surface of the patterned layer. The second dielectric layer includes the dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Farquhar, Edmond O. Fey, Elizabeth F. Foster, Michael J. Klodowski