Patents by Inventor Randal E. Knar

Randal E. Knar 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: 9277638
    Abstract: A rosin composition includes a gum rosin, an emulsifier, and a randomizing additive. The rosin composition may be applied to circuit cards for protection of the circuit card during storage. The rosin composition is solderable and is also easily removed for the soldering of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Randall
  • Patent number: 8887981
    Abstract: A rosin composition includes a gum rosin, an emulsifier, a randomizing additive and a bonding agent. This rosin composition may be used as a temporary or permanent adhesive for the soldering of components. The rosin composition may be temporary as it is easily removed from a surface without damaging the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Randall
  • Publication number: 20140272113
    Abstract: A rosin composition includes a gum rosin, an emulsifier, and a randomizing additive. The rosin composition may be applied to circuit cards for protection of the circuit card during storage. The rosin composition is solderable and is also easily removed for the soldering of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Randall
  • Publication number: 20140263580
    Abstract: A rosin composition includes a gum rosin, an emulsifier, a randomizing additive and a bonding agent. This rosin composition may be used as a temporary or permanent adhesive for the soldering of components. The rosin composition may be temporary as it is easily removed from a surface without damaging the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Randall
  • Publication number: 20140182901
    Abstract: In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed for fabricating a rigid flex cable assembly. The method includes arranging one or more layers of a polyimide film having an electrically-conductive surface into a stack; applying an adhesive to the one or more layers of polyimide film; arranging a top and a bottom polyimide film to a top portion and a bottom portion of the stack to form the rigid flex circuit board; and selecting a suitable pressure and temperature at which to form the rigid flex assembly such that the one or more layers of polyimide film do not move with respect to one another during the fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar
  • Patent number: 8683681
    Abstract: In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed for fabricating a rigid flex cable assembly. The method includes arranging one or more layers of a polyimide film having an electrically-conductive surface into a stack; applying an adhesive to the one or more layers of polyimide film; arranging a top and a bottom polyimide film to a top portion and a bottom portion of the stack to form the rigid flex circuit board; and selecting a suitable pressure and temperature at which to form the rigid flex assembly such that the one or more layers of polyimide film do not move with respect to one another during the fabrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar
  • Patent number: 8680187
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to modified rosin mildly activated (RMA) fluxes and methods of soldering components on printed circuit boards. The modified RMA flux includes a RMA flux material and a randomizing additive. The randomizing additive causes misalignment of the hydrogen bonds between terpine polymer chains created from the RMA flux material during soldering. The resulting modified RMA flux performs as well as, or better than traditional RMA fluxes, but the flux residue remaining after soldering can be removed with a highly polar solvent, such as soapy water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Masumoto
  • Publication number: 20120137511
    Abstract: In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed for fabricating a rigid flex cable assembly. The method includes arranging one or more layers of a polyimide film having an electrically-conductive surface into a stack; applying an adhesive to the one or more layers of polyimide film; arranging a top and a bottom polyimide film to a top portion and a bottom portion of the stack to form the rigid flex circuit board; and selecting a suitable pressure and temperature at which to form the rigid flex assembly such that the one or more layers of polyimide film do not move with respect to one another during the fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Luke M. FLAHERTY, Randal E. KNAR
  • Publication number: 20110309132
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to modified rosin mildly activated (RMA) fluxes and methods of soldering components on printed circuit boards. The modified RMA flux includes a RMA flux material and a randomizing additive. The randomizing additive causes misalignment of the hydrogen bonds between terpine polymer chains created from the RMA flux material during soldering. The resulting modified RMA flux performs as well as, or better than traditional RMA fluxes, but the flux residue remaining after soldering can be removed with a highly polar solvent, such as soapy water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Masumoto
  • Patent number: 7956114
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to modified rosin mildly activated (RMA) fluxes and methods of soldering components on printed circuit boards. The modified RMA flux includes a RMA flux material and a randomizing additive. The randomizing additive causes misalignment of the hydrogen bonds between terpine polymer chains created from the RMA flux material during soldering. The resulting modified RMA flux performs as well as, or better than traditional RMA fluxes, but the flux residue remaining after soldering can be removed with a highly polar solvent, such as soapy water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Masumoto
  • Publication number: 20100224673
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to modified rosin mildly activated (RMA) fluxes and methods of soldering components on printed circuit boards. The modified RMA flux includes a RMA flux material and a randomizing additive. The randomizing additive causes misalignment of the hydrogen bonds between terpine polymer chains created from the RMA flux material during soldering. The resulting modified RMA flux performs as well as, or better than traditional RMA fluxes, but the flux residue remaining after soldering can be removed with a highly polar solvent, such as soapy water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Luke M. Flaherty, Randal E. Knar, Tiffanie T. Masumoto