Patents by Inventor Michael P. Lewis

Michael P. Lewis 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: 11881831
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator device. The method includes forming a nucleation layer characterized by nucleation growth parameters overlying a substrate and forming a strained piezoelectric layer overlying the nucleation layer. The strained piezoelectric layer is characterized by a strain condition and piezoelectric layer parameters. The process of forming the strained piezoelectric layer can include an epitaxial growth process configured by nucleation growth parameters and piezoelectric layer parameters to modulate the strain condition in the strained piezoelectric layer. By modulating the strain condition, the piezoelectric properties of the resulting piezoelectric layer can be adjusted and improved for specific applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn R. Gibb, Alexander Y. Feldman, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Ramakrishna Vetury, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Publication number: 20230344399
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ramakrishna VETURY, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 11728781
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 11563412
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 11558023
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Dae Ho Kim, Mary Winters, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Publication number: 20220021364
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Ramakrishna VETURY, Alexander Y. FELDMAN, Michael D. HODGE, Art GEISS, Shawn R. GIBB, Mark D. BOOMGARDEN, Michael P. LEWIS, Pinal PATEL, Jeffrey B. SHEALY
  • Patent number: 11165404
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 11063204
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator device. The method can include forming a topside metal electrode overlying a piezoelectric substrate with a piezoelectric layer and a seed substrate. A topside micro-trench can be formed within the piezoelectric layer and a topside metal can be formed overlying the topside micro-trench. This topside metal can include a topside metal plug formed within the topside micro-trench. A first backside trench can be formed underlying the topside metal electrode, and a second backside trench can be formed underlying the topside micro-trench. A backside metal electrode can be formed within the first backside trench, while a backside metal plug can be formed within the second backside trench and electrically coupled to the topside metal plug and the backside metal electrode. The topside micro-trench, the topside metal plug, the second backside trench, and the backside metal plug form a micro-via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Y. Feldman, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Jeffrey B. Shealy, Ramakrishna Vetury
  • Publication number: 20210184641
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 10992279
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 10979011
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Publication number: 20210104993
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Ramakrishna VETURY, Alexander Y. FELDMAN, Michael D. HODGE, Art GEISS, Mark D. BOOMGARDEN, Michael P. LEWIS, Pinal PATEL, Dae Ho KIM, Mary WINTERS, Jeffrey B. SHEALY
  • Patent number: 10931251
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Patent number: 10855250
    Abstract: A communication system using a single crystal acoustic resonator device. The device includes a piezoelectric substrate with a piezoelectric layer formed overlying a transfer substrate. A topside metal electrode is formed overlying the substrate. A topside micro-trench is formed within the piezoelectric layer. A topside metal with a topside metal plug is formed within the topside micro-trench. First and second backside cavities are formed within the transfer substrate under the topside metal electrode. A backside metal electrode is formed under the transfer substrate, within the first backside cavity, and under the topside metal electrode. A backside metal plug is formed under the transfer substrate, within the second backside cavity, and under the topside micro-trench. The backside metal plug is connected to the topside metal plug and the backside metal electrode. The topside micro-trench, the topside metal plug, the second backside cavity, and the backside metal plug form a micro-via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: AKOUSTIS, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn R. Gibb, Ramakrishna Vetury, Jeffrey B. Shealy, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Alexander Y. Feldman
  • Publication number: 20200169237
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator device. The method includes forming a nucleation layer characterized by nucleation growth parameters overlying a substrate and forming a strained piezoelectric layer overlying the nucleation layer. The strained piezoelectric layer is characterized by a strain condition and piezoelectric layer parameters. The process of forming the strained piezoelectric layer can include an epitaxial growth process configured by nucleation growth parameters and piezoelectric layer parameters to modulate the strain condition in the strained piezoelectric layer. By modulating the strain condition, the piezoelectric properties of the resulting piezoelectric layer can be adjusted and improved for specific applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn R. GIBB, Alexander Y. FELDMAN, Mark D. BOOMGARDEN, Michael P. LEWIS, Ramakrishna VETURY, Jeffrey B. SHEALY
  • Patent number: 10581398
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator device. The method includes forming a nucleation layer characterized by nucleation growth parameters overlying a substrate and forming a strained piezoelectric layer overlying the nucleation layer. The strained piezoelectric layer is characterized by a strain condition and piezoelectric layer parameters. The process of forming the strained piezoelectric layer can include an epitaxial growth process configured by nucleation growth parameters and piezoelectric layer parameters to modulate the strain condition in the strained piezoelectric layer. By modulating the strain condition, the piezoelectric properties of the resulting piezoelectric layer can be adjusted and improved for specific applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Akoustis, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn R. Gibb, Alexander Y. Feldman, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Ramakrishna Vetury, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Publication number: 20190242524
    Abstract: A method for making a cylinder for reactive gas mixtures in the calibration gas segment of the compressed gas market includes cutting a stainless steel tube to a desired length. First and second axial end portions of the cut tube are swaged. A spud is connected to the first swaged axial end portion of the cut tube. A base is connected to the second swaged axial end portion of the cut tube. The cylinder for reactive gas mixtures in the calibration gas segment of the compressed gas market includes a stainless steel tube having first and second swaged axial end portions and a central portion extending between the first and second swaged axial end portions. The spud is connected to the first swaged axial end portion of the tube. The base is connected to the second swaged axial end portion of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: JAMES R. MACNEAL, Charles J. Bachorski, Michael P. Lewis, Jerry L. Codutti, Faithe E. MacNeal
  • Publication number: 20190190479
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator or filter device. In an example, the present method can include forming metal electrodes with different geometric areas and profile shapes coupled to a piezoelectric layer overlying a substrate. These metal electrodes can also be formed within cavities of the piezoelectric layer or the substrate with varying geometric areas. Combined with specific dimensional ratios and ion implantations, such techniques can increase device performance metrics. In an example, the present method can include forming various types of perimeter structures surrounding the metal electrodes, which can be on top or bottom of the piezoelectric layer. These perimeter structures can use various combinations of modifications to shape, material, and continuity. These perimeter structures can also be combined with sandbar structures, piezoelectric layer cavities, the geometric variations previously discussed to improve device performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Vetury, Alexander Y. Feldman, Michael D. Hodge, Art Geiss, Shawn R. Gibb, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Pinal Patel, Jeffrey B. Shealy
  • Publication number: 20190181831
    Abstract: A communication system using a single crystal acoustic resonator device. The device includes a piezoelectric substrate with a piezoelectric layer formed overlying a transfer substrate. A topside metal electrode is formed overlying the substrate. A topside micro-trench is formed within the piezoelectric layer. A topside metal with a topside metal plug is formed within the topside micro-trench. First and second backside cavities are formed within the transfer substrate under the topside metal electrode. A backside metal electrode is formed under the transfer substrate, within the first backside cavity, and under the topside metal electrode. A backside metal plug is formed under the transfer substrate, within the second backside cavity, and under the topside micro-trench. The backside metal plug is connected to the topside metal plug and the backside metal electrode. The topside micro-trench, the topside metal plug, the second backside cavity, and the backside metal plug form a micro-via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Shawn R. Gibb, Ramakrishna Vetury, Jeffrey B. Shealy, Mark D. Boomgarden, Michael P. Lewis, Alexander Y. Feldman
  • Publication number: 20190148621
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for an acoustic resonator device. The method can include forming a topside metal electrode overlying a piezoelectric substrate with a piezoelectric layer and a seed substrate. A topside micro-trench can be formed within the piezoelectric layer and a topside metal can be formed overlying the topside micro-trench. This topside metal can include a topside metal plug formed within the topside micro-trench. A first backside trench can be formed underlying the topside metal electrode, and a second backside trench can be formed underlying the topside micro-trench. A backside metal electrode can be formed within the first backside trench, while a backside metal plug can be formed within the second backside trench and electrically coupled to the topside metal plug and the backside metal electrode. The topside micro-trench, the topside metal plug, the second backside trench, and the backside metal plug form a micro-via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander Y. FELDMAN, Mark D. BOOMGARDEN, Michael P. LEWIS, Jeffrey B. SHEALY, Ramakrishna VETURY