Patents by Inventor Michael Lim

Michael Lim 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: 8585273
    Abstract: Illumination assemblies, components, and related methods are described. An illumination assembly can include at least one solid state light-emitting device, and at least one light guide including a light homogenization region configured to receive light emitted by the solid state light-emitting device and including a light output boundary. The light homogenization region substantially uniformly distributes light outputted over the light output boundary. A wavelength converting material can be disposed within at least a portion of the light homogenization region. In some assemblies, a light extraction region can be configured to receive light from the light output boundary of the light homogenization region, and can have a length along which received light propagates and an emission surface through which light is emitted. The light extraction region can include a wavelength converting material disposed within at least a portion of the light extraction region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Rambus Delaware LLC
    Inventors: Alexander L. Pokrovskiy, David Doyle, Michael Lim, Alexei A. Erchak, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Gianni Taraschi
  • Publication number: 20130175551
    Abstract: A slim LED package configured to handle large current, having a narrow width, an LED chip mounting area positioned centro-symmetrically within the package, mounting holes positioned equidistantly from the mounting area, wherein multiple packages may be arranged with alternating anode and cathode ends in such a manner that a high-power density radiometric flux line may be created. Some embodiments include current density management areas positioned on one more sides of the LED chip mounting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: LUMINUS DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Lim, Paul Panaccione, Aaron Breen, Michael Hadley
  • Publication number: 20130146932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and related components, processes, systems, and methods. In certain embodiments, an LED that provides improved optical and thermal efficiency when used in optical systems with a non-rectangular input aperture (e.g., a circular aperture) is described. In some embodiments, the emission surface of the LED and/or an emitter output aperture can be shaped (e.g., in a non-rectangular shape) such that enhanced optical and thermal efficiencies are achieved. In addition, in some embodiments, chip designs and processes that may be employed in order to produce such devices are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. McDaniel, JR., Michael Lim, Michael Gregory Brown, Scott W. Duncan, Andrei Kazmierski
  • Patent number: 8436388
    Abstract: Illumination assemblies, components, and related methods are described. An illumination assembly can include at least one solid state light-emitting device, an emission surface through which light is emitted, and a wavelength converting material that wavelength converts at least some light emitted by the solid state light-emitting device. The wavelength converting material can have a first density per unit area of the emission surface at a first location and a second density per unit area of the emission surface at a second location, wherein the second density is substantially different from the first density, and wherein the density per unit area is defined with a 1×1 cm2 averaging area. Another illumination assembly can include a light guide configured to receive light emitted by a solid state light-emitting device. The light guide can have a length along which received light propagates and an emission surface substantially parallel to the length of the light guide and through which light is emitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Rambus International Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Lim, David Doyle, Alexander L Pokrovskiy, Alexei A Erchak, Gianni Taraschi, Nikolay I Nemchuk
  • Patent number: 8362603
    Abstract: Light-emitting structures, and related components, systems, and methods associated therewith are provided. In one embodiment, a light-emitting structure includes at least one LED, a contact bond pad supported by the at least one LED, and a flexible circuit member bonded to the contact bond pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lim, Mark J. Czoschke, Alexei A. Erchak
  • Publication number: 20130017634
    Abstract: Wavelength converting light-emitting devices and methods of making the same are provided. In some embodiments, the devices include a phosphor material region designed to convert the wavelength of emitted light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Lu, Michael Lim, Hao Zhu
  • Patent number: 8278190
    Abstract: Methods of forming light-emitting structures, as well as related devices and/or systems are described. In some cases, the methods utilize a layer transfer and/or layer separation step(s) used to form such structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Georgiy Seryogin, Gianni Taraschi
  • Publication number: 20120203124
    Abstract: A mobile phone, a method of assembling a mobile phone, and a method of recording an ECG using the mobile phone. The mobile phone comprises a casing; a wireless communication module disposed inside the casing for communicating with a mobile network; one or more sensor elements integrated on the casing for measuring an electrophysiological signal of a person; and an ECG generator module disposed inside the casing and coupled to the sensor elements and the communication module for generating an ECG from the measured electrophysiological signal and for transmitting data representing said ECG via the communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: EPHONE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
    Inventor: Chun Leng Michael Lim
  • Publication number: 20120195068
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a panel having an edge, the edge having a thickness defined between a front surface of the panel and a back surface of the panel, the panel configured to propagate light therein. The lighting system further includes a first light emitting diode (LED) light source and a second LED light source disposed in serrated arrangement along the edge of the panel so that light emitted from respective light emitting surfaces of the light sources impinges on the edge of the panel and enters the panel through the edge and so that the light emitting surfaces lie in respective planes that are not parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, JR., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 8162526
    Abstract: Light emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rambus International Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 8110838
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs) and methods associated with such devices are provided. In some embodiments, the device includes a distribution of light-generating portions (including active regions) that are spatially localized and separated (e.g., horizontally or vertically) from one or more patterned light extraction portions. This arrangement can allow light generated by the device to propagate and pass through regions of low absorption (e.g., light-extraction portions) rather than in regions of high absorption (e.g., light-generating portions), which can enhance light emission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander L. Pokrovskiy, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Alexei A. Erchak, Milan Singh Minsky
  • Patent number: 8100567
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices can include a package that supports one or more light-emitting die (e.g., light-emitting diode die, laser diode die) and which can ensure mechanically stability, can facilitate electrical and/or thermal coupling with light-emitting die, and can manipulate the manner by which light generated by the die is emitted out of the light-emitting device. The package can also facilitate the integration of the light-emitting devices in various components and systems. For example, suitable packages may facilitate the use of light-emitting devices in components and systems such as light-emitting panel assemblies, LCD back lighting, general lighting, decorative or display lighting, automotive lighting, and other types of lighting components and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rambus International Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo A. Venezia, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110305002
    Abstract: Illumination assemblies, components, and related methods are described. An illumination assembly can include at least one solid state light-emitting device, an emission surface through which light is emitted, and a wavelength converting material that wavelength converts at least some light emitted by the solid state light-emitting device. The wavelength converting material can have a first density per unit area of the emission surface at a first location and a second density per unit area of the emission surface at a second location, wherein the second density is substantially different from the first density, and wherein the density per unit area is defined with a 1×1 cm2 averaging area. Another illumination assembly can include a light guide configured to receive light emitted by a solid state light-emitting device. The light guide can have a length along which received light propagates and an emission surface substantially parallel to the length of the light guide and through which light is emitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Lim, David Doyle, Alexander L Pokrovskiy, Alexei A. Erchak, Gianni Taraschi, Nikolay I. Nemchuk
  • Publication number: 20110240961
    Abstract: Light emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: RAMBUS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, JR., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 7969975
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for collecting data from CPE devices located on a remote LAN are provided. Communication is established over a WAN with a gateway attached to the LAN. The gateway is then used to enumerate the CPE devices on the LAN. A firewall pinhole is created in the gateway for each CPE device on the LAN, and communication is established through the pinholes to the CPE devices to collect the desired data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Baofeng Jiang, Jian Li, Yew-Aik Michael Lim
  • Patent number: 7959341
    Abstract: Illumination systems, which include at least one light source (e.g., LED and/or laser diode), light sensor, and a power source are described. In certain embodiments, a light sensor and a microprocessor are used to detect light emitted by a light source and to adjust the power signal provided to the light source at least partially based on the detected light. Some embodiments may enable the color point and/or brightness of the emitted light to be controlled at least partially based on the detected light. The illumination systems may be designed to be used as a liquid crystal display (LCD), general lighting apparatus, or any other illumination device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Rambus International Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Alexander L. Pokrovskiy, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Rashmi Kumar
  • Patent number: 7806899
    Abstract: A patellar resection tool has first and second gripping members adapted for relative movement between a closed position in which the patella can be held between the gripping members and an open position in which the patella can be released. The tool also has first and second handle members connected to the first and second gripping members respectively, for moving the gripping members between the open and closed positions. The first and second handle members are constrained for relative movement in a first plane and the first and second gripping members are constrained for relative movement in a second plane which is not parallel to the first plane. This allows the tool to be used in a minimally invasive surgical technique in which a patella is everted by an angle less than 90° without obstructing access to the patella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventors: Alex Hogg, Michael Lim, Carl F. Livorsi, Liam Rowley, Phillip G. Withee
  • Publication number: 20100219767
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices are described herein. Some embodiments relate to light-emitting diodes with light-emitting sections that are independently electrically addressable. The devices may be used in a variety of applications including illumination and general lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren P. Pumyea, Michael Lim, Hong Lu, Alexei A. Erchak
  • Patent number: 7779100
    Abstract: Access to network elements of a telecommunications network is integrated through a common access point by an integrated access application which receives a request for communication with a network element. An element management system (EMS) group, including at least one EMS server, associated with the network element is identified. The at least one EMS server is queried to identify an active EMS server and to determine whether the active EMS server has an available connection sufficient to support the request. When the active EMS server has the available connection, the request is sent over the available connection. When the active EMS server does not have the available connection, the request may be buffered and, after a predetermined time, it is again determined whether the active EMS server has the available connection. When the request is sent, it may be multiplexed with other requests over the same available connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Baofeng Jiang, Yew-Aik Michael Lim
  • Patent number: D686581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lim, Paul Joseph Panaccione, Aaron Breen, Michael Hadley