Patents by Inventor Paul W. Crotty
Paul W. Crotty 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).
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Patent number: 11903177Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shield (BLS) frames or fences including pickup members with pickup areas. In exemplary embodiments, the pickup member may be configured such that the pickup area is allowed to rotate in place when the pickup member is drawn to raise the pickup area.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Crotty, Jr., Kenneth M. Robinson, Joseph H. Aubin, Zbigniew M. Korus, Brian J. Donahue
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Publication number: 20210136964Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shield (BLS) frames or fences including pickup members with pickup areas. In exemplary embodiments, the pickup member may be configured such that the pickup area is allowed to rotate in place when the pickup member is drawn to raise the pickup area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Paul W. CROTTY, JR., Kenneth M. ROBINSON, Joseph H. AUBIN, Zbigniew M. KORUS, Brian J. DONAHUE
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Patent number: 10893636Abstract: A method includes raising a pickup area of a pickup member including one or more arms extending between the pickup area and one or more sidewalls of a frame of a board level shield (BLS), such that the pickup area is raised relative to and above an upper surface of the one or more sidewalls of the frame, and such that the pickup area rotates in place as the pickup area is raised relative to and above the upper surface of the one or more sidewalls.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Laird Technologies Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Crotty, Jr., Joseph H. Aubin, Zbigniew M. Korus, Brian J. Donahue, Kenneth M. Robinson
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Patent number: 10154580Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shields. In an exemplary embodiment, a board level shield generally includes a cover (or lid) and a fence (or frame or base). The cover is attachable to the fence in a plurality of different positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Paul W. Crotty, Jr., Mark Fucci, Kenneth M. Robinson
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Publication number: 20180263144Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shield (BLS) frames or fences including pickup members with pickup areas. In exemplary embodiments, the pickup member may be configured such that the pickup area is allowed to rotate in place when the pickup member is drawn to raise the pickup area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Paul W. CROTTY, JR., Joseph H. Aubin, Zbigniew M. Korus, Brian J. Donahue, Kenneth M. Robinson
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Patent number: 10058015Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of a two-piece metallic board level shield (BLS). In an exemplary embodiment, the BLS is solderable to a printed circuit board (PCB). The BLS includes a lid or cover and a fence or frame. The lid and fence are complementary in shape. The lid may be mounted onto the fence via a locking mechanism in a first position and a compressed second position, where the locking mechanism provides resistance against internal upward forces when the BLS has been compressed into a second position. The BLS may be soldered to the PCB while in the first position, and subsequently compressed into the second position after the solder has hardened.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Paul W. Crotty
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Patent number: 10021817Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding apparatus or assemblies having a frame with drawn latching features or portions that are configured for removably attaching a cover to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, there is a shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In this example, the shielding apparatus generally includes a cover and a frame. The cover includes one or more openings. The frame includes a top surface and sidewalls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. The frame is partly drawn in construction such that the frame includes one or more drawn latching features or portions configured to be engaged within the one or more openings of the cover to thereby releasably attach the cover to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Mark Fucci, Paul W. Crotty, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180007783Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shields. In an exemplary embodiment, a board level shield generally includes a cover (or lid) and a fence (or frame or base). The cover is attachable to the fence in a plurality of different positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Paul W. Crotty, JR., Mark Fucci, Kenneth M. Robinson
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Publication number: 20170181336Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of a two-piece metallic board level shield (BLS). In an exemplary embodiment, the BLS is solderable to a printed circuit board (PCB). The BLS includes a lid or cover and a fence or frame. The lid and fence are complementary in shape. The lid may be mounted onto the fence via a locking mechanism in a first position and a compressed second position, where the locking mechanism provides resistance against internal upward forces when the BLS has been compressed into a second position. The BLS may be soldered to the PCB while in the first position, and subsequently compressed into the second position after the solder has hardened.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Paul W. Crotty, JR.
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Publication number: 20170020035Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding apparatus or assemblies having a frame with drawn latching features or portions that are configured for removably attaching a cover to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, there is a shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In this example, the shielding apparatus generally includes a cover and a frame. The cover includes one or more openings. The frame includes a top surface and sidewalls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. The frame is partly drawn in construction such that the frame includes one or more drawn latching features or portions configured to be engaged within the one or more openings of the cover to thereby releasably attach the cover to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Mark Fucci, Paul W. Crotty, JR.
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Patent number: 9462732Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding apparatus or assemblies having a frame with drawn latching features or portions that are configured for removably attaching a cover to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, there is a shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In this example, the shielding apparatus generally includes a cover and a frame. The cover includes one or more openings. The frame includes a top surface and sidewalls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. The frame is partly drawn in construction such that the frame includes one or more drawn latching features or portions configured to be engaged within the one or more openings of the cover to thereby releasably attach the cover to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Marc Fucci, Paul W. Crotty, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160242321Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of mid-plates and EMI shields for electronic devices. In an exemplary embodiment, a mid-plate generally includes one or more recessed portions along a surface of the mid-plate. A heat spreader is within the one or more recessed portions. Dielectric is along an outward-facing surface of the heat spreader. The dielectric inhibits the heat spreader from directly contacting and electrically shorting one or more components. In another exemplary embodiment, a board level shield (BLS) generally includes a cover having one or more recessed portions along an inner surface of the cover. A heat spreader is within the one or more recessed portions. Dielectric is along an outward-facing surface of the heat spreader, whereby the dielectric inhibits the heat spreader from directly contacting and electrically shorting one or more components when the one or more components are under the BLS.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Philip van Haaster, Joseph C. Boetto, Paul W. Crotty, JR., Kenneth M. Robinson, Jason L. Strader
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Publication number: 20140262473Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding apparatus or assemblies having a frame with drawn latching features or portions that are configured for removably attaching a cover to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, there is a shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In this example, the shielding apparatus generally includes a cover and a frame. The cover includes one or more openings. The frame includes a top surface and sidewalls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. The frame is partly drawn in construction such that the frame includes one or more drawn latching features or portions configured to be engaged within the one or more openings of the cover to thereby releasably attach the cover to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kenneth M. Robinson, Mark Fucci, Paul W. Crotty, JR.
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Publication number: 20130033843Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of shielding apparatus, which may be used for providing electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding to components on a substrate. An exemplary embodiment of a shielding apparatus generally includes a frame configured for installation to a substrate generally about one or more components on the substrate. A pickup member is integrally formed with and releasably attachable to the frame. The pickup member is configured to allow the pickup member and the frame to be picked up. The pickup member is detachable and completely separable from the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Paul W. Crotty, JR.
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Patent number: 7504592Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of board level shields having single piece constructions. In an exemplary embodiment, a shielding enclosure includes sidewalls and an integral top surface. The sidewalls include upper and lower portions cooperatively defining an interlock therebetween. The upper sidewall portions depend downwardly from the integral top surface. The interlock releasably attaches the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions to the lower sidewall portions. By disengaging the interlock, the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may then be completely separated from the lower sidewall portions. The integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may also be reattached to the lower sidewall portions by engagement of the interlock.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Paul W. Crotty, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090057003Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of board level shields having single piece constructions. In an exemplary embodiment, a shielding enclosure includes sidewalls and an integral top surface. The sidewalls include upper and lower portions cooperatively defining an interlock therebetween. The upper sidewall portions depend downwardly from the integral top surface. The interlock releasably attaches the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions to the lower sidewall portions. By disengaging the interlock, the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may then be completely separated from the lower sidewall portions. The integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may also be reattached to the lower sidewall portions by engagement of the interlock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Paul W. Crotty, JR.
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Patent number: 7488902Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are provided of shielding apparatus that are suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. The shielding apparatus may have partially drawn and partially formed corner sections for improved rigidity. In one exemplary embodiment, a shielding apparatus generally includes side walls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. Corner sections are integrally formed with the side walls. Each corner section has a drawn portion integrally connecting a corresponding pair of side walls, and a lower portion located generally below the drawn portion and generally between side edge portions of the corresponding pair of side walls.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerald R. English, Paul W. Crotty, Jr., Daniel C. Green
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Publication number: 20080179086Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are provided of shielding apparatus that are suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. The shielding apparatus may have partially drawn and partially formed corner sections for improved rigidity. In one exemplary embodiment, a shielding apparatus generally includes side walls configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components on a substrate. Corner sections are integrally formed with the side walls. Each corner section has a drawn portion integrally connecting a corresponding pair of side walls, and a lower portion located generally below the drawn portion and generally between side edge portions of the corresponding pair of side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Gerald R. English, Paul W. Crotty, Daniel C. Green