Patents by Inventor Rodney Brune

Rodney 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).

  • Patent number: 11948724
    Abstract: Electro-magnetic devices are provided, having conductive elements and leads of multiple thicknesses. Templates are provided for making electro-magnetic devices, formed by an extrusion process, a skiving process, a swaging process, 3D printing, or a machining process. The multi-thickness electro-magnetic devices may comprise a conductive element having an increased thickness area, and one or more leads having at least one decreased thickness area, having a thickness less than the increased thickness area. An electro-magnetic device may be provided comprising a conductive element having an increased thickness encased in a body formed from a core material, and leads or lead portions connected to the conductive element having a decreased thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Hanson, Rodney Brune, Matt Huber
  • Publication number: 20220406517
    Abstract: Electro-magnetic devices are provided, having conductive elements and leads of multiple thicknesses. Templates are provided for making electro-magnetic devices, formed by an extrusion process, a skiving process, a swaging process, 3D printing, or a machining process. The multi-thickness electro-magnetic devices may comprise a conductive element having an increased thickness area, and one or more leads having at least one decreased thickness area, having a thickness less than the increased thickness area. An electro-magnetic device may be provided comprising a conductive element having an increased thickness encased in a body formed from a core material, and leads or lead portions connected to the conductive element having a decreased thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Hanson, Rodney Brune, Matt Huber
  • Patent number: 9916921
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Publication number: 20160225498
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Vishay Dale Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Patent number: 9251936
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Publication number: 20140210587
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Patent number: 8686828
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Publication number: 20120299694
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Patent number: 8242878
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Bertsch, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Veik, Rodney Brune
  • Publication number: 20100060409
    Abstract: A metal strip resistor is provided. The metal strip resistor includes a metal strip forming a resistive element and providing support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate. There are first and second opposite terminations overlaying the metal strip. There is plating on each of the first and second opposite terminations. There is also an insulating material overlaying the metal strip between the first and second opposite terminations. A method for forming a metal strip resistor wherein a metal strip provides support for the metal strip resistor without use of a separate substrate is provided. The method includes coating an insulative material to the metal strip, applying a lithographic process to form a conductive pattern overlaying the resistive material wherein the conductive pattern includes first and second opposite terminations, electroplating the conductive pattern, and adjusting resistance of the metal strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: CLARK L. SMITH, THOMAS L. BERTSCH, TODD L. WYATT, THOMAS L. VEIK, RODNEY BRUNE
  • Patent number: 7190252
    Abstract: An electrical resistor is provided with a resistive element and terminations extending from opposite ends of the resistive element. The terminations are folded under the resistive element, with a thermally conductive and electrically insulative filler being sandwiched and bonded between the resistive element and the terminations. The terminations provide for mounting of the resistor to an electronic circuit assembly. The intimate bond between the resistive element, filler and terminations allow for enhanced dissipation of heat generated in the use of the resistive element, so as to produce a resistor which operates at a lower temperature, and improves component reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark L. Smith, Thomas L. Veik, Todd L. Wyatt, Thomas L. Bertsch, Rodney Brune, William Mac Arthur
  • Publication number: 20060197648
    Abstract: An electrical resistor is provided with a resistive element and terminations extending from opposite ends of the resistive element. The terminations are folded under the resistive element, with a thermally conductive and electrically insulative filler being sandwiched and bonded between the resistive element and the terminations. The terminations provide for mounting of the resistor to an electronic circuit assembly. The intimate bond between the resistive element, filler and terminations allow for enhanced dissipation of heat generated in the use of the resistive element, so as to produce a resistor which operates at a lower temperature, and improves component reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Clark Smith, Thomas Veik, Todd Wyatt, Thomas Bertsch, Rodney Brune, William Mac Arthur