Patents by Inventor Mihalis Michael

Mihalis Michael 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).

  • Publication number: 20240113341
    Abstract: A cylindrical solid-state battery and methods of making the same are disclosed. The battery includes a solid-state battery cell wound, wrapped or rolled around a core or itself, first and second terminals on opposite ends of the battery, and packaging between the first and second terminals, sealing the cell therein. The cell comprises a cathode current collector (CCC), a cathode on the CCC, a solid-state electrolyte on the cathode, an anode current collector (ACC) on the electrolyte, an insulation film on the ACC with an opening therein exposing the ACC, and a conductive redistribution layer in the opening and on the insulation film and a first sidewall of the cell. One of the terminals is electrically connected to the ACC through the redistribution layer, and the other terminal is electrically connected to the cathode or CCC on the opposite end of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Ensurge Micropower ASA
    Inventors: RICHARD VAN DER LINDE, Arvind KAMATH, Khanh TRAN, Yasumasa MORITA, Zhongchun WANG, Mihalis MICHAEL
  • Publication number: 20230420731
    Abstract: A solid-state battery and methods of making the same are disclosed. The battery includes a plurality of cells and first and second terminals on opposite sides/edges of the battery. Each cell includes a cathode current collector (CCC), a cathode thereon, a solid-state electrolyte, an anode current collector (ACC), a barrier/insulation film, a via/opening in the barrier/insulation film exposing the ACC, and a conductive redistribution layer on the ACC in the via/opening, on the barrier/insulation film, and on a first sidewall of each cell. The barrier/insulation film encapsulates the CCC, the cathode, the solid-state electrolyte and the ACC. The first sidewall of each cell is on one of the sides/edges of the battery. One terminal is electrically connected to each ACC through the redistribution layer, and the other is electrically connected to each cathode or CCC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Ensurge Micropower ASA
    Inventors: Khanh TRAN, Arvind KAMATH, Richard VAN DER LINDE, Yasumasa MORITA, Zhongchun WANG, Mihalis MICHAEL
  • Publication number: 20230378606
    Abstract: A solid-state battery and methods of making the same are disclosed. The battery includes a plurality of cells and first and second terminals on opposite sides/edges of the battery. Each cell includes a cathode current collector (CCC), a cathode thereon, a solid-state electrolyte, an anode current collector (ACC), a moat in the cathode and the electrolyte and around the ACC, a barrier/insulation film, a via/opening in the barrier/insulation film exposing the ACC, and a conductive redistribution layer in the via/opening, in the moat, on the barrier/insulation film, and on a first sidewall of each cell. The barrier/insulation film encapsulates the CCC, the cathode, the solid-state electrolyte and the ACC. One terminal is electrically connected to each ACC through the redistribution layer, and the other is electrically connected to each cathode or CCC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Ensurge Micropower ASA
    Inventors: Khanh TRAN, Mihalis MICHAEL, Yasumasa MORITA, Shahid PIRZADA, Richard van der LINDE, Arvind KAMATH
  • Patent number: 10748845
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Volterra Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony Stratakos
  • Publication number: 20190341344
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony Stratakos
  • Patent number: 10332827
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Volterra Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony J. Stratakos
  • Patent number: 9806001
    Abstract: A semiconductor package can include a semiconductor die having an integrated circuit, a first die surface, and an opposite second die surface. A packaging can be attached to the die and have a holder surface opposite the first die surface. A heat spreader can be configured to cover the second die surface and the packaging surface and can be attached thereto by a layer of adhesive positioned between the heat spreader and the semiconductor die. A semiconductor package array can include an array of semiconductor dies and a heat spreader configured to cover each semiconductor die. A conductive lead can be electrically connected to the integrated circuit in a semiconductor die and can extend from the first die surface. Manufacturing a semiconductor package can include applying thermally conductive adhesive to the heat spreader and placing the heat spreader proximate the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Volterra Semiconductor LLC
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Ilija Jergovic
  • Publication number: 20170125335
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony J. Stratakos
  • Patent number: 9520342
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Volterra Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony Stratakos
  • Publication number: 20150303132
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony Stratakos
  • Publication number: 20150303127
    Abstract: A semiconductor package can include a semiconductor die having an integrated circuit, a first die surface, and an opposite second die surface. A packaging can be attached to the die and have a holder surface opposite the first die surface. A heat spreader can be configured to cover the second die surface and the packaging surface and can be attached thereto by a layer of adhesive positioned between the heat spreader and the semiconductor die. A semiconductor package array can include an array of semiconductor dies and a heat spreader configured to cover each semiconductor die. A conductive lead can be electrically connected to the integrated circuit in a semiconductor die and can extend from the first die surface. Manufacturing a semiconductor package can include applying thermally conductive adhesive to the heat spreader and placing the heat spreader proximate the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Ilijah Jergovic
  • Patent number: 9099340
    Abstract: Various applications of interconnect substrates in power management systems are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Volterra Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Kwang Hong Tan, Ilija Jergovic, Chiteh Chiang, Anthony Stratakos
  • Patent number: 9070662
    Abstract: A semiconductor package can include a semiconductor die having an integrated circuit, a first die surface, and an opposite second die surface. A packaging can be attached to the die and have a holder surface opposite the first die surface. A heat spreader can be configured to cover the second die surface and the packaging surface and can be attached thereto by a layer of adhesive positioned between the heat spreader and the semiconductor die. A semiconductor package array can include an array of semiconductor dies and a heat spreader configured to cover each semiconductor die. A conductive lead can be electrically connected to the integrated circuit in a semiconductor die and can extend from the first die surface. Manufacturing a semiconductor package can include applying thermally conductive adhesive to the heat spreader and placing the heat spreader proximate the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Volterra Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Ilija Jergovic
  • Publication number: 20100224985
    Abstract: A semiconductor package can include a semiconductor die having an integrated circuit, a first die surface, and an opposite second die surface. A packaging can be attached to the die and have a holder surface opposite the first die surface. A heat spreader can be configured to cover the second die surface and the packaging surface and can be attached thereto by a layer of adhesive positioned between the heat spreader and the semiconductor die. A semiconductor package array can include an array of semiconductor dies and a heat spreader configured to cover each semiconductor die. A conductive lead can be electrically connected to the integrated circuit in a semiconductor die and can extend from the first die surface. Manufacturing a semiconductor package can include applying thermally conductive adhesive to the heat spreader and placing the heat spreader proximate the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Mihalis Michael, Ilija Jergovic
  • Patent number: 6778390
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for cooling electronic components on a plug-in or other computer board placed within an enclosure. The inventive apparatus and system is capable of cooling a high power dissipating device, such as a Graphics Processing Unit and cooling individual ones of a plurality of other devices, such as memory chips, to within a specified temperature range. In one embodiment, cooling air is drawn from the edge of a plug-in card, over the GPU and is directed along and over arrays of memory chips. By directing the flow on and along the memory chips, a flow is established that maintains the chip-to-chip temperature difference to within a desired, uniform range. The invention allows for the incorporation of higher performance processors onto boards while maintaining memory chips within a temperature range that allows for predictable performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventor: Mihalis Michael
  • Patent number: 6555759
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for wafer level IC packaging that includes the steps of: (a) forming compliant, conductive bumps on metalized bond pads or conductors; and (b) surrounding the compliant, conductive bumps in a supporting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventors: George Tzanavaras, Mihalis Michael
  • Publication number: 20020172008
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for cooling electronic components on a plug-in or other computer board placed within an enclosure. The inventive apparatus and system is capable of cooling a high power dissipating device, such as a Graphics Processing Unit and cooling individual ones of a plurality of other devices, such as memory chips, to within a specified temperature range. In one embodiment, cooling air is drawn from the edge of a plug-in card, over the GPU and is directed along and over arrays of memory chips. By directing the flow on and along the memory chips, a flow is established that maintains the chip-to-chip temperature difference to within a desired, uniform range. The invention allows for the incorporation of higher performance processors onto boards while maintaining memory chips within a temperature range that allows for predictable performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Mihalis Michael
  • Publication number: 20010018987
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for wafer level IC packaging that includes the steps of: (a) forming compliant, conductive bumps on metalized bond pads or conductors; and (b) surrounding the compliant, conductive bumps in a supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Inventors: George Tzanavaras, Mihalis Michael
  • Publication number: 20010018800
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for wafer level IC packaging that includes the steps of: (a) forming conductive bumps on metalized bond pads or conductors; and (b) surrounding the conductive bumps in a supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Inventors: George Tzanavaras, Mihalis Michael
  • Patent number: 6230400
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for wafer level IC packaging that includes the steps of: (a) forming compliant, conductive bumps on metalized bond pads or conductors; and (b) surrounding the compliant, conductive bumps in a supporting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventors: George Tzanavaras, Mihalis Michael