Patents by Inventor Ross Kristensen Benz

Ross Kristensen Benz 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).

  • Publication number: 20240008189
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Patent number: 11765837
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Publication number: 20220095463
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Patent number: 11191169
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Publication number: 20210014977
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Patent number: 10813230
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Publication number: 20190394885
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Patent number: 10448517
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Jabil Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang
  • Publication number: 20180132360
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple flexible circuit cable attachment is described herein. Gold bumps are bonded on interconnection pads of a substrate to create a columnar structure and solder or conductive epoxy is dispensed on the flexible cable circuit. The substrate and flexible cable circuit are aligned and pressed together using force or placement of a weight on either the substrate or flexible cable circuit. Appropriate heat is applied to reflow the solder or cure the epoxy. The solder wets to the substrate pads, assisted by the gold bumps, and have reduced bridging risk due to the columnar structure. A nonconductive underfill epoxy is applied to increase mechanical strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Jabil Circuit, Inc.
    Inventors: Wenlu Wang, Mark A. Tudman, Michael Piring Santos, Ross Kristensen Benz, Hien Ly, Gary Fang