Patents by Inventor Pat. T. O'Donnell

Pat. T. O'Donnell 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).

  • Method and apparatus for coupling an optical lens to an imaging electronics array
    Patent number: 5424531
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning an optical lens to the imaging array of an imaging system is disclosed. An integrated circuit die implements an imaging circuit and at least one z-height bump. An optical lens formed by injection molding has a lens portion for focusing an image onto the imaging circuit and an alignment portion for engaging the z-height bumps. A tape automated bonding tape carries the integrated circuit die and is aligned to the optical lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Eoin P. O'Regan, Paul A. Coburn, Robert P. Nash, Pat T. O'Donnell, Peter B. Denyer
  • Method and apparatus for coupling an optical lens to an imaging electronics array
    Patent number: 5359190
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning an optical lens to the imaging array of an imaging system is disclosed. An integrated circuit die implements an imaging circuit and at least one z-height bump. An optical lens formed by injection molding has a lens portion for focusing an image onto the imaging circuit and an alignment portion for engaging the z-height bumps. A tape automated bonding tape carries the integrated circuit die and is aligned to the optical lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Eoin P. O'Regan, Paul A. Coburn, Robert P. Nash, Pat. T. O'Donnell, Peter B. Denver