Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Wills
Thomas A. Wills 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).
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Patent number: 11955463Abstract: Direct bonded stack structures for increased reliability and improved yields in microelectronics are provided. Structural features and stack configurations are provided for memory modules and 3DICs to reduce defects in vertically stacked dies. Example processes alleviate warpage stresses between a thicker top die and direct bonded dies beneath it, for example. An etched surface on the top die may relieve warpage stresses. An example stack may include a compliant layer between dies. Another stack configuration replaces the top die with a layer of molding material to circumvent warpage stresses. An array of cavities on a bonding surface can alleviate stress forces. One or more stress balancing layers may also be created on a side of the top die or between other dies to alleviate or counter warpage. Rounding of edges can prevent stresses and pressure forces from being destructively transmitted through die and substrate layers. These measures may be applied together or in combinations in a single package.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: ADEIA SEMICONDUCTOR BONDING TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, Rajesh Katkar, Thomas Workman, Guilian Gao, Gaius Gillman Fountain, Jr., Laura Wills Mirkarimi, Belgacem Haba, Gabriel Z. Guevara, Joy Watanabe
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Publication number: 20240079376Abstract: Bonded structures and methods of direct hybrid bonding are disclosed. Non-conductive regions of two elements, such as dies or wafers, are first bonded together to form a bonded structure. Aligned conductive regions of the bonded structure, such as metal pads or traces, are then annealed to expand and bridge a gap between them. The anneal includes rapid thermal processing (RTP), such as with radiant heating. The bond interface between the first and second conductive features includes rapid growth structure(s) indicative of the inclusion of RTP in the anneal. Additional non-RTP anneal phases can also be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Dominik Suwito, Thomas Workman, Rajesh Katkar, Laura Wills Mirkarimi
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Patent number: 11766547Abstract: An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is hermetically sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth. An integral valve is coupled to the container and the nozzle. The valve is configured to be activated via rotation of the nozzle, thereby releasing the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison, Roger Cohen
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Publication number: 20220088357Abstract: An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison, Roger Cohen
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Publication number: 20200215314Abstract: An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is hermetically sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth. An integral valve is coupled to the container and the nozzle. The valve is configured to be activated via rotation of the nozzle, thereby releasing the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison, Roger Cohen
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Patent number: 10589075Abstract: An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is hermetically sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth. An integral valve is coupled to the container and the nozzle. The valve is configured to be activated via rotation of the nozzle, thereby releasing the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventors: Thomas Wills, John Addison, Roger Cohen
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Patent number: 10141146Abstract: A switch comprises a first elastic element, an actuator-element mechanically coupled to a first side of the first elastic element, and a first switching conductor, mechanically coupled to a second side of the first elastic element. The switching conductor is configured for moving between a first conductor position and a second conductor position. The actuator-element is configured from moving between a first actuator-element position and a second actuator-element position separated by a predefined actuator-element lift, thereby moving the first side of the first elastic element. The first elastic element moreover is configured for converting a movement of the first side of the first elastic element by the predefined actuator-element lift into the movement of the second side of the first elastic element with a predefined elastic force.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Sterns, Markus Leipold, Sebastian Sedlmeier, Markus Freudenreich, Matthias Freudenreich, Thomas Will
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Patent number: 10090128Abstract: A high frequency switch is provided. The high frequency switch comprises a first high frequency connector, comprising a first inner conductor, integrally formed with a first strip conductor. Moreover, the high frequency switch comprises a second strip conductor arranged orthogonally in a first plane relative to the first strip conductor, a third strip conductor, arranged orthogonally in the first plane relative to the first strip conductor, a first switching conductor, having an orthogonally angled shape relative to the first plane, a second switching conductor, having an orthogonally angled shape relative to the first plane. A switching actuator is mechanically connected to the first switching conductor and to the second switching conductor adapted to move vertically relative to the first plane, to a first position and to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Sterns, Markus Leipold, Sebastian Sedlmeier, Markus Freudenreich, Matthias Freudenreich, Thomas Will
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Publication number: 20180144896Abstract: A high frequency switch is provided. The high frequency switch comprises a first high frequency connector, comprising a first inner conductor, integrally formed with a first strip conductor. Moreover, the high frequency switch comprises a second strip conductor arranged orthogonally in a first plane relative to the first strip conductor, a third strip conductor, arranged orthogonally in the first plane relative to the first strip conductor, a first switching conductor, having an orthogonally angled shape relative to the first plane, a second switching conductor, having an orthogonally angled shape relative to the first plane. A switching actuator is mechanically connected to the first switching conductor and to the second switching conductor adapted to move vertically relative to the first plane, to a first position and to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Michael STERNS, Markus LEIPOLD, Sebastian SEDLMEIER, Markus FREUDENREICH, Matthias FREUDENREICH, Thomas WILL
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Publication number: 20180144897Abstract: A switch comprises a first elastic element, an actuator-element mechanically coupled to a first side of the first elastic element, and a first switching conductor, mechanically coupled to a second side of the first elastic element. The switching conductor is configured for moving between a first conductor position and a second conductor position. The actuator-element is configured from moving between a first actuator-element position and a second actuator-element position separated by a predefined actuator-element lift, thereby moving the first side of the first elastic element. The first elastic element moreover is configured for converting a movement of the first side of the first elastic element by the predefined actuator-element lift into the movement of the second side of the first elastic element with a predefined elastic force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Michael STERNS, Markus LEIPOLD, Sebastian SEDLMEIER, Markus FREUDENREICH, Matthias FREUDENREICH, Thomas WILL
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Patent number: 9732801Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rolling-element bearing assembly includes providing a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring and rolling-elements, rotating the first bearing ring relative to the second bearing ring and joining the first bearing ring, the second bearing ring and the rolling elements while the first bearing ring is rotating relative to the second bearing ring. The method additionally includes connecting one of the bearing rings to a bearing ring of another rolling-element bearing or to a spacer while the first bearing ring is rotating relative to the second bearing ring.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Rico Dittmar, Christian Knoche, Achim Mueller, Thomas Will
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Patent number: 9057945Abstract: The present embodiments relate to an X-ray apparatus having a movable detector housing, in which a radiation detector is arranged. The X-ray apparatus includes at least one releasable interlock device configured to inhibit or enable the maneuverability of the movable detector housing. At least one control element is arranged on the movable detector housing, using which the at least one releasable interlock device is actuated. At least one grab handle element is also arranged on the movable detector housing. The movable detector housing is movable by hand and is holdable by a patient using the at least one grab handle element.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Dippl, Philip Materne, Thomas Will
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Patent number: 8761006Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method and apparatus for provisioning a backup signaling channel. In one embodiment, a method for provisioning a backup D channel in a media gateway includes provisioning a primary D channel on a first media gateway card in the media gateway and provisioning the backup D channel on a second media gateway card in the media gateway that is different from the first media gateway card, wherein the backup D channel backs up the primary D channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Fakhri Poonawalla, Ellen Feinberg, Jerry Robinson, John Siegel, Thomas Will
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Patent number: 8734022Abstract: A sealing device is provided for sealing a space between a hub and a spindle pivotally connected by a bearing, the hub being coaxially mounted on the spindle and extending in an axial direction and the bearing having an inner ring. The sealing device includes a radial shaft seal including a shell portion having an outer static sealing surface disposeable against the hub and a hinge portion having a radial sealing lip. A sleeve member includes an inner static sealing surface disposeable against the spindle, a running surface contactable by the sealing lip and a sleeve portion. The sleeve portion extends in the axial direction beyond a side surface of the bearing inner ring and is disposeable about a shoulder diameter of the bearing inner ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventors: Rico Dittmar, Thilo Beck, Bernd Stephan, Arno Stubenrauch, Peter Volpert, Thomas Will, John M. Dominguez, Linas L. Maskaliunas
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Publication number: 20140050433Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rolling-element bearing assembly includes providing a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring and rolling-elements, rotating the first bearing ring relative to the second bearing ring and joining the first bearing ring, the second bearing ring and the rolling elements while the first bearing ring is rotating relative to the second bearing ring. The method additionally includes connecting one of the bearing rings to a bearing ring of another rolling-element bearing or to a spacer while the first bearing ring is rotating relative to the second bearing ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Rico Dittmar, Christian Knoche, Achim Mueller, Thomas Will
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Patent number: 8632255Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a first bearing comprising a first inner ring and a second bearing comprising a second inner ring. A sleeve-shaped spacer is disposed between and axially separates the first and second inner rings. An adhesive connects the spacer to the first and second inner rings.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventors: Rico Dittmar, Thilo Louis Beck, Gerhard Haas, Michael Kummert, Achim Müller, Bernd Stephan, Arno M. Stubenrauch, Peter Volpert, Thomas Will
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Publication number: 20120130348Abstract: An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is hermetically sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth. An integral valve is coupled to the container and the nozzle. The valve is configured to be activated via rotation of the nozzle, thereby releasing the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison, Roger Cohen
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Patent number: D677786Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Gliders, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison
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Patent number: D882072Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Gliders, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison
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Patent number: D887547Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Gliders, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Wills, John Addison