Patents by Inventor Richard D. Thom

Richard D. Thom 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).

  • High density infrared detector array
    Patent number: 4039833
    Abstract: A high density infrared detector array is stacked with and bonded to a coementing silicon microcircuit chip by interconnecting solder bumps. The silicon chip is provided with a plurality of window areas, each of said areas positioned in registration with a corresponding underlying detector element for permitting the transmission of infrared radiation to the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Richard D. Thom