Patents by Inventor Peter T. Brune

Peter T. Brune 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).

  • Surface mount power supply device
    Patent number: 6289580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a surface mount power supply device having effective thermal management. The surface mount power supply device comprises a printed circuit board mounted to a thermal plastic lead frame attach by means of vertically-extending aluminum pins embedded in the lead frame attach. A cylindrical member is centered within the lead frame attach by means of inwardly protruding arms transversely connected to the lead frame attach to allow for a pick-and-place operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Lambda Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter T. Brune
  • Surface mount power supply device
    Patent number: 5920461
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a surface mount power supply device having effective thermal management. The surface mount power supply device comprises a printed circuit board mounted to a thermal plastic lead frame attach by means of vertically-extending aluminum pins embedded in the lead frame attach. A cylindrical member is centered within the lead frame attach by means of inwardly protruding arms transversely connected to the lead frame attach to allow for a pick-and-place operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Lambda Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter T. Brune