Patents by Inventor Nick Labanok

Nick Labanok 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: 11022792
    Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to coupling a permanent magnet (PM) with a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. In embodiments, an adhesive, such as an epoxy or resin or other adhesive material, can be used to move the PM towards the MEMS device to magnetically couple the PM to the MEMS device. In embodiments, an adhesive that is configured to shrink up on curing can be applied (e.g., using a pick and place tool) to a location between the MEMS device and the PM. As a result of curing, the adhesive can pull the PM towards the MEMS device. In embodiments, an adhesive that is configured to expand as a result of curing can be applied to a location between the PM and a sidewall of the chassis. As a result of curing, the adhesive can push the PM towards the MEMS device. The adhesive can also secure the PM in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Yazzie, Anna M. Prakash, Suriyakala Ramalingam, Liwei Wang, Robert Starkston, Arnab Choudhury, Sandeep S. Iyer, Amanuel M. Abebaw, Nick Labanok
  • Publication number: 20190391386
    Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to coupling a permanent magnet (PM) with a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. In embodiments, an adhesive, such as an epoxy or resin or other adhesive material, can be used to move the PM towards the MEMS device to magnetically couple the PM to the MEMS device. In embodiments, an adhesive that is configured to shrink up on curing can be applied (e.g., using a pick and place tool) to a location between the MEMS device and the PM. As a result of curing, the adhesive can pull the PM towards the MEMS device. In embodiments, an adhesive that is configured to expand as a result of curing can be applied to a location between the PM and a sidewall of the chassis. As a result of curing, the adhesive can push the PM towards the MEMS device. The adhesive can also secure the PM in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Yazzie, Anna M. Prakash, Suriyakala Ramalingam, Liwei Wang, Robert Starkston, Arnab Choudhury, Sandeep S. Iyer, Amanuel M. Abebaw, Nick Labanok
  • Patent number: 10125013
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with placement of magnets within a microelectromechanical system device are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a method of affixing at least one magnet in a microelectromechanical system, may include affixing an electromagnetic actuator to a base structure of the microelectromechanical system, the affixing including affixing the electromagnetic actuator within a recess formed in the base structure. The method may further include placing a magnet within the recess, wherein the recess includes at least a portion of a spring, the spring affixed to the base structure and extending into the recess, the placing including placing the magnet on a side of the electromagnetic actuator, between the spring and the side of the electromagnetic actuator, the spring pressing the magnet against the side of the electromagnetic actuator and maintaining a position of the magnet in response to the placing the magnet within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Starkston, Amanuel M. Abebaw, Liwei Wang, Mark Saltas, Sandeep S. Iyer, Nick Labanok
  • Publication number: 20180134547
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with placement of magnets within a microelectromechanical system device are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a method of affixing at least one magnet in a microelectromechanical system, may include affixing an electromagnetic actuator to a base structure of the microelectromechanical system, the affixing including affixing the electromagnetic actuator within a recess formed in the base structure. The method may further include placing a magnet within the recess, wherein the recess includes at least a portion of a spring, the spring affixed to the base structure and extending into the recess, the placing including placing the magnet on a side of the electromagnetic actuator, between the spring and the side of the electromagnetic actuator, the spring pressing the magnet against the side of the electromagnetic actuator and maintaining a position of the magnet in response to the placing the magnet within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Starkston, Amanuel M. Abebaw, Liwei Wang, Mark Saltas, Sandeep S. Iyer, Nick Labanok
  • Patent number: 7015073
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a heat spreader, comprised of a plurality of downset legs, which provides a simple and lower cost method of forming a heat spreader as compared to conventional methods are disclosed, as well as novel apparatus and methods for attaching the heat spreader to a substrate and a secondary device to the heat spreader, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sabina J. Houle, Nick Labanok
  • Publication number: 20050212123
    Abstract: A downset edge integrated heat spreader is disclosed. The downset edge can be formed to an industrially accepted flatness with a single stamping operation. The downset edge can provide a surface for fastening the downset edge integrated heat spreader to a mounting substrate. The downset edge can also provide a component recess for mounting a component near a processor, but on the mounting substrate. The downset edge can also provide a warp and bend resistant structure during ordinary field use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Nick Labanok, Sabina Houle
  • Patent number: 6882535
    Abstract: A downset edge integrated heat spreader is disclosed. The downset edge can be formed to an industrially accepted flatness with a single stamping operation. The downset edge can provide a surface for fastening the downset edge integrated heat spreader to a mounting substrate. The downset edge can also provide a component recess for mounting a component near a processor, but on the mounting substrate. The downset edge can also provide a warp and bend resistant structure during ordinary field use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Nick Labanok, Sabina J. Houle
  • Publication number: 20040190259
    Abstract: A downset edge integrated heat spreader is disclosed. The downset edge can be formed to an industrially accepted flatness with a single stamping operation. The downset edge can provide a surface for fastening the downset edge integrated heat spreader to a mounting substrate. The downset edge can also provide a component recess for mounting a component near a processor, but on the mounting substrate. The downset edge can also provide a warp and bend resistant structure during ordinary field use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Nick Labanok, Sabina J. Houle
  • Publication number: 20040173897
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a heat spreader, comprised of a plurality of downset legs, which provides a simple and lower cost method of forming a heat spreader as compared to conventional methods are disclosed, as well as novel apparatus and methods for attaching the heat spreader to a substrate and a secondary device to the heat spreader, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sabina J. Houle, Nick Labanok
  • Patent number: 6756669
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a heat spreader, comprised of a plurality of downset legs, which provides a simple and lower cost method of forming a heat spreader as compared to conventional methods are disclosed, as well as novel apparatus and methods for attaching the heat spreader to a substrate and a secondary device to the heat spreader, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sabina J. Houle, Nick Labanok
  • Publication number: 20030189219
    Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a heat spreader, comprised of a plurality of downset legs, which provides a simple and lower cost method of forming a heat spreader as compared to conventional methods are disclosed, as well as novel apparatus and methods for attaching the heat spreader to a substrate and a secondary device to the heat spreader, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Sabina J. Houle, Nick Labanok