Patents by Inventor Michael T. DeRoy

Michael T. DeRoy 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: 11387617
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a soldered interface between a circuit board and a connector pin. The methods comprise: using a jet paste dispenser to apply first solder into a plated contact cavity formed in the circuit board; using a stencil screen printer to apply second solder (a) over the plated contact cavity which was at least partially filled with the first solder by the jet paste dispenser and (b) over at least a portion of a pad surrounding the plated contact cavity; inserting the connector pin in the plated contact cavity such that the connector pin passes through the second solder and extends at least partially through the first solder; and performing a reflow process to heat the first and second solder so as to create a solder joint between the circuit board and the connector pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: EAGLE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Michael T. DeRoy, Andres M. Gonzalez, Phill Nickel, Scott Nelson, Bill Marquart
  • Patent number: 11283204
    Abstract: Systems and methods for simultaneously coupling a plurality of high speed electrical connectors to a Printed Wiring Board (“PWB”). The methods comprise: obtaining a composite electrical connector comprising the plurality of high speed electrical connectors which are serially arranged in a side-by-side manner and coupled to each other; automatedly engaging a smooth surface of the composite electrical connector; placing the composite electrical connector on the PWB so that pins of the plurality of high speed electrical connectors are concurrently inserted into vias formed in the PWB; and coupling the composite electrical connector to the PWB by soldering the pins in the vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Eagle Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Loch, Michael T. DeRoy
  • Publication number: 20210265795
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a soldered interface between a circuit board and a connector pin. The methods comprise: using a jet paste dispenser to apply first solder into a plated contact cavity formed in the circuit board; using a stencil screen printer to apply second solder (a) over the plated contact cavity which was at least partially filled with the first solder by the jet paste dispenser and (b) over at least a portion of a pad surrounding the plated contact cavity; inserting the connector pin in the plated contact cavity such that the connector pin passes through the second solder and extends at least partially through the first solder; and performing a reflow process to heat the first and second solder so as to create a solder joint between the circuit board and the connector pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Michael T. DeRoy, Andres M. Gonzalez, Phill Nickel, Scott Nelson, Bill Marquart
  • Patent number: 10925151
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a PWB. The methods comprise: forming a Core Substrate (“CS”) a First Via (“FV”) formed therethrough; disposing a First Trace (“FT”) on an exposed surface of CS that is in electrical contact with FV; laminating a first HDI substrate to CS such that FT electrically connects FV via with a Second Via (“SV”) formed through the first HDI substrate; disposing a Second Trace (“ST”) on an exposed surface of the first HDI substrate that is in electrical contact with SV; and laminating a second HDI substrate to the first HDI substrate such that ST electrically connects SV to a Third Via (“TV”) formed through the second HDI substrate. SV comprises a buried via with a central axis spatially offset from central axis of FV and SV. FV and SV have diameters which are smaller than TV's diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: EAGLE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Michael T. DeRoy, Marvin D. Miller, Andres M. Gonzalez, David Cure, Tena M. Hochard
  • Publication number: 20200146139
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a PWB. The methods comprise: forming a Core Substrate (“CS”) a First Via (“FV”) formed therethrough; disposing a First Trace (“FT”) on an exposed surface of CS that is in electrical contact with FV; laminating a first HDI substrate to CS such that FT electrically connects FV via with a Second Via (“SV”) formed through the first HDI substrate; disposing a Second Trace (“ST”) on an exposed surface of the first HDI substrate that is in electrical contact with SV; and laminating a second HDI substrate to the first HDI substrate such that ST electrically connects SV to a Third Via (“TV”) formed through the second HDI substrate. SV comprises a buried via with a central axis spatially offset from central axis of FV and SV. FV and SV have diameters which are smaller than TV's diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Michael T. DeRoy, Marvin D. Miller, Andres M. Gonzalez, David Cure, Tena M. Hochard
  • Patent number: 10517167
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a PWB. The methods comprise: forming a Core Substrate (“CS”) a First Via (“FV”) formed therethrough; disposing a First Trace (“FT”) on an exposed surface of CS that is in electrical contact with FV; laminating a first HDI substrate to CS such that FT electrically connects FV via with a Second Via (“SV”) formed through the first HDI substrate; disposing a Second Trace (“ST”) on an exposed surface of the first HDI substrate that is in electrical contact with SV; and laminating a second HDI substrate to the first HDI substrate such that ST electrically connects SV to a Third Via (“TV”) formed through the second HDI substrate. SV comprises a buried via with a central axis spatially offset from central axis of FV and SV. FV and SV have diameters which are smaller than TV's diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Eagle Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Michael T. DeRoy, Marvin D. Miller, Andres M. Gonzalez, David Cure, Tena M. Hochard