Patents by Inventor Steven O. Dunford

Steven O. Dunford 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).

  • Conductive pedestal on pad for leadless chip carrier (LCC) standoff
    Patent number: 6472611
    Abstract: A device and method for insuring the separation between a leadless chip carrier and printed wiring board, comprising aligning and attaching conductive pedestals to contact pads of either member and embedding the pedestals into the solder columns which are used to provide electrical connection. The conductive pedestals are comprised of an electrically conducting metal, solder, alloy or composite which will also provide thermal dissipation in selected designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Texax Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven O. Dunford