Patents by Inventor Ronald A. Kirby

Ronald A. Kirby 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: 10644458
    Abstract: A shielded interconnect array and associated methods are described. Examples of the shielded interconnect array include socket connections that include conductive members with flexible bends. In examples shown, corresponding grounded conductive members with flexible bends are located adjacent to other conductive members with flexible bends to provide shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Youngseok Oh, Justin M Huttula, Mohanraj Prabhugoud, Ronald Kirby, Joe Walczyk, Erkan Acar
  • Publication number: 20180287305
    Abstract: A shielded interconnect array and associated methods are described. Examples of the shielded interconnect array include socket connections that include conductive members with flexible bends. In examples shown, corresponding grounded conductive members with flexible bends are located adjacent to other conductive members with flexible bends to provide shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Youngseok Oh, Justin M. Huttula, Mohanraj Probhugoud, Ronald Kirby, Joe Walczyk, Erkan Acar
  • Patent number: 9046569
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and method for providing cooling of probes for testing of integrated circuits are generally described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a probe head assembly configured to hold one or more probes that are adapted to provide electrical contact with an integrated circuit device under test (DUT), a DUT chuck adapted to hold the DUT for contact with the probes, a seal arranged between the probe head assembly and the DUT chuck to form a chamber when the seal is in contact with the probe head assembly and the DUT chuck, and a first port and a second port arranged to provide fluid flow into and fluid flow out of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Kirby, James G. Maveety, Joe Walczyk
  • Publication number: 20140125367
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and method for providing cooling of probes for testing of integrated circuits are generally described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a probe head assembly configured to hold one or more probes that are adapted to provide electrical contact with an integrated circuit device under test (DUT), a DUT chuck adapted to hold the DUT for contact with the probes, a seal arranged between the probe head assembly and the DUT chuck to form a chamber when the seal is in contact with the probe head assembly and the DUT chuck, and a first port and a second port arranged to provide fluid flow into and fluid flow out of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald Kirby, James G. Maveety, Joe Walczyk
  • Patent number: 5137005
    Abstract: A rotatable element is disposed in the central plenum of a minifold which rotates in response to the flow of the air-fuel mixture through the plenum and manifold. The rotation of the element enhances the atomization of entrained liquid fuel droplets in the flow and redirects the flow uniformly to all port runners. The rotatable element may include vanes for causing its rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: Ronald A. Kirby
  • Patent number: 4744340
    Abstract: An intake valve for use in an internal combustion engine has a plurality of impellers rigidly attached to its inlet side and oriented to optimize the vaporization and homogenity of fuel within the combustion chamber. The impellers harness the fuel/air mixture and create overlapping airflow vortexes within the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Inventor: Ronald A. Kirby