Patents by Inventor Michael McIlroy

Michael McIlroy 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).

  • Acceleration tolerant piezoelectric resonator
    Patent number: 7247978
    Abstract: The invention relates to piezoelectric resonators. An interposer element is used between a resonating plate and the resonator package to provide improved (i.e. reduced) acceleration sensitivity. The interposer element is preferably of similar thermal expansion characteristics to the resonating plate. Electrical connection to the resonating plate from the exterior of the package is preferably provided via the interposer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Rakon Limited
    Inventors: Brent J. Robinson, Michael McIlroy, Olexandre A. Boyko, Phil Brownie
  • Accleration tolerant piezoelectric resonator
    Publication number: 20060125351
    Abstract: The invention relates to piezoelectric resonators. An interposer element is used between a resonating plate and the resonator package to provide improved (i.e. reduced) acceleration sensitivity. The interposer element is preferably of similar thermal expansion characteristics to the resonating plate. Electrical connection to the resonating plate from the exterior of the package is preferably provided via the interposer element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Brent Robinson, Michael McIlroy, Olexandre Boyko, Phil Brownlie