Patents by Inventor Thomas Boyd

Thomas Boyd 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).

  • Semiconductor package alignment frame for local reflow
    Patent number: 9991223
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe package alignment frames for a local reflow process to attach a semiconductor package to an interposer. The frame may comprise a two frame system. The interposer may be on a mounting table or on a circuit board. The frame may include a body with a rectangular opening dimensioned to receive a semiconductor package to be coupled to the interposer. The frame may be to align a ball grid array of the semiconductor package with pads of the interposer. A second frame may be to receive the first frame and may be to align a ball grid array of the interposer with pads of the circuit board. A single frame may be used to couple a semiconductor package to an interposer and to couple the interposer to a circuit board. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Russell S. Aoki, Michael R. Hui, Jonathon R. Carstens, Michael S. Brazel, Daniel P. Carter, Thomas A. Boyd, Shelby A. Ferguson, Rashelle Yee, Joseph J. Jasniewski, Harvey R. Kofstad, Anthony P. Valpiani
  • KAMADO STYLE COOKER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180116453
    Abstract: A cast iron kamado style cooker system includes a cooker base and a cooker top hingedly connected to the cooker base. The cooker base includes a top end and a bottom end. The cooker base also includes a base cavity having a top opening at the top end, a side wall, and a bottom wall. The cast iron kamado style cooker system includes at least one support leg within the base cavity that extends inwardly from the side wall of the base cavity and upwardly from the bottom wall of the base cavity. The cooker top is hingedly connected to the cooker base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: George Golden Boyd, Sr., George Golden Boyd, Jr., Edward Sprouse Boyd, Sr., John Thomas Boyd, II, John Toland, David Byrd, Aurelio Hernandez, Wallace Sims, JR.
  • Oral care whitening compositions
    Patent number: 9931292
    Abstract: Described herein are whitening compositions comprised of a peroxide component, and an adhesion system, which effectively provide whitening using a remarkably low level of peroxide. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Dennis Ontumi, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra
  • KAMADO STYLE COOKER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180078090
    Abstract: A kamado style cooker system includes a kamado style cooker and a cooker cart. The kamado style cooker includes a pot and a cover hingedly connected to the pot. The cooker cart includes a base having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and at least one horizontal base support on which the cooker sits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company
    Inventors: George Golden Boyd, SR., George Golden Boyd, JR., Edward Sprouse Boyd, SR., John Thomas Boyd, II, John Toland, David Byrd, Wallace Sims, JR., Aurelio Hernandez
  • Crystal forms of (R)-N-methylnaltrexone bromide and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9879024
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new forms of (R)-N-methylnaltrexone, and compositions thereof, useful as a peripheral mu opioid receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignees: Progenics Pharmaceuticals., Inc., Wyeth, LLC
    Inventors: Valeriya N. Smolenskaya, Kadum A. Al Shareffi, Julio Perez, Syed M. Shah, Thomas A. Boyd
  • Linear edge connector with activator bar and contact load spring
    Patent number: 9859636
    Abstract: An example apparatus for connecting linear edge cards includes a housing to hold at least one set of conductive contacts facing perpendicularly towards a mating plane. The apparatus further includes an activator bar coupled to the housing, the activator bar to hold two parts of the housing apart via two opposing normal forces. The apparatus also includes a contact load spring coupled to the housing, the contact load spring to apply two forces parallel to the direction of the conductive contacts and against the two opposing normal forces of the activator bar. The apparatus further includes an ejector spring coupled to the contact load spring and the activator bar. The ejector spring is to apply a force perpendicular to the two opposing normal forces of the activator bar and in a direction of an opening of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Jeffory L. Smalley, Russell S. Aoki, Karumbu Meyyappan
  • STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF METHYLNALTREXONE
    Publication number: 20170258911
    Abstract: Stable pharmaceutical compositions useful for administering methylnaltrexone are described, as are methods for making the same. Kits, including these pharmaceutical compositions, also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Suketu P. Sanghvi, Thomas A. Boyd
  • Antimicrobially active compositions
    Patent number: 9750244
    Abstract: Compositions (3) and methods of using such compositions (3) to condition, clean, or disinfect the flow path of a conduit (8) of a microfluidic devices (16), such as flow cytometers or liquid chromatographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: XY, LLC, CHD Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Automatic height compensating and co-planar leveling heat removal assembly for multi-chip packages
    Patent number: 9743558
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a heat removal assembly that is to thermally couple with two or more dice of an electronic device. The heat removal assembly may include a bellows to automatically adjust a position of at least one surface of the heat removal assembly relative to another surface of the heat removal assembly. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Henry C. Bosak, Thomas A. Boyd, Harvey R. Kofstad
  • FLUID DELIVERY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170215574
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus including a reservoir containing at least one fluid. A capillary channel extends from the reservoir to deliver the fluids stored in the reservoir through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, an applicator formed of a capillary material is located within the outlet. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing defining a reservoir; at least one fluid stored in the reservoir; and a capillary channel in fluid coupling with the at least one fluid, the capillary channel including a first capillary member and a second capillary member that circumferentially surrounds the first capillary member such that the first and second capillary members are concentric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Michael Rooney, Robert Moskovich, Thomas Boyd, Sharon Kennedy, Madhusudan Patel, John Gatzemeyer, Alan Sorrentino
  • Rework grid array interposer with direct power
    Publication number: 20170186661
    Abstract: A rework grid array interposer with direct power is described. The interposer has a foundation layer mountable between a motherboard and a package. A heater is embedded in the foundation layer to provide local heat to reflow solder to enable at least one of attachment or detachment of the package. A connector is mounted on the foundation layer and coupled to the heater and to the package to provide a connection path directly with the power supply and not via the motherboard. One type of interposer interfaces with a package having a solderable extension. Another interposer has a plurality of heater zones embedded in the foundation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Russell S. Aoki, Jonathan W. Thibado, Jeffory L. Smalley, David J. Llapitan, Thomas A. Boyd, Harvey R. Kofstad, Dimitrios Ziakas, Hongfei Yan
  • Linear edge connector with activator bar and contact load spring
    Publication number: 20170187134
    Abstract: An example apparatus for connecting linear edge cards includes a housing to hold at least one set of conductive contacts facing perpendicularly towards a mating plane. The apparatus further includes an activator bar coupled to the housing, the activator bar to hold two parts of the housing apart via two opposing normal forces. The apparatus also includes a contact load spring coupled to the housing, the contact load spring to apply two forces parallel to the direction of the conductive contacts and against the two opposing normal forces of the activator bar. The apparatus further includes an ejector spring coupled to the contact load spring and the activator bar. The ejector spring is to apply a force perpendicular to the two opposing normal forces of the activator bar and in a direction of an opening of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Jeffory L. Smalley, Russell S. Aoki, Karumbu Meyyappan
  • BULK SOLDER REMOVAL ON PROCESSOR PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20170179066
    Abstract: Reflow Grid Array technology may be implemented on an interposer device, where the interposer is placed between a motherboard and a BGA package. The interposer may provide a controlled heat source to reflow solder between the interposer and the BGA package. A technical problem faced by an interposer using RGA technology is solder cleaning and removal when removing a BGA package. Technical solutions described herein provide processes and equipment for bulk solder removal from a BGA package that can be executed in the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Russell S. Aoki, John W. Jaeger, Michael S. Brazel, Daniel P. Carter, Anthony P. Valpiani, Michael R. Hui, Rashelle Yee, Joseph J. Jasniewski, Shelby A. Ferguson, Thomas A. Boyd, Jonathan W. Thibado, Penny K. Woodcock, Rachel G. Taylor, Laura S. Mortimer
  • SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE ALIGNMENT FRAME FOR LOCAL REFLOW
    Publication number: 20170179067
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe package alignment frames for a local reflow process to attach a semiconductor package to an interposer. The frame may comprise a two frame system. The interposer may be on a mounting table or on a circuit board. The frame may include a body with a rectangular opening dimensioned to receive a semiconductor package to be coupled to the interposer. The frame may be to align a ball grid array of the semiconductor package with pads of the interposer. A second frame may be to receive the first frame and may be to align a ball grid array of the interposer with pads of the circuit board. A single frame may be used to couple a semiconductor package to an interposer and to couple the interposer to a circuit board. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: RUSSELL S. AOKI, MICHAEL R. HUI, JONATHON R. CARSTENS, MICHAEL S. BRAZEL, DANIEL P. CARTER, THOMAS A. BOYD, SHELBY A. FERGUSON, RASHELLE YEE, JOSEPH J. JASNIEWSKI, HARVEY R. KOFSTAD, ANTHONY P. VALPIANI
  • UV-protected container with products having dyes or lakes
    Patent number: 9682803
    Abstract: A container and product system comprising a container adapted to house a product, the container comprising a substantially transparent multi-layered laminate body and a product housed in the container, the product comprising dyes, lakes, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Peter J. Fallat, Derek Samaroo, John Malloy, Thomas Boyd, Joel Millon, Yu Shi
  • Stable pharmaceutical formulations of methylnaltrexone
    Patent number: 9669096
    Abstract: Stable pharmaceutical compositions useful for administering methylnaltrexone are described, as are methods for making the same. Kits, including these pharmaceutical compositions, also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Suketu P. Sanghvi, Thomas A. Boyd
  • Fluid dispensing oral care implement
    Patent number: 9648943
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing oral care implement with fluid delivery system. The implement includes a storage member containing a fluid. A channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver fluid(s) through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the fluid outlet is comprised of a wicking or capillary material and is disposed in the head of the implement. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Michael Rooney, Robert Moskovich, Thomas Boyd, Sharon Kennedy, Madhusudan Patel, John Gatzemeyer, Alan Sorrentino
  • METHOD OF WHITENING TEETH AND/OR ALTERING TOOTH STAINS
    Publication number: 20170120069
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for whitening teeth that includes irradiating a tooth with light generated by a light source for an irradiation time period, the light having a wavelength that ranges from 375 nm to 420 nm and the light source emitting the light at an irradiance density ranging from 0.3 mW/cm2 to 20.0 mW/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Patrik Johansson, Stacey Lavender, Scott Demarest, Richard Adams, Thomas Boyd, Madhusudan Patel
  • Oral care formulations for malodor control
    Patent number: 9504857
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an orally acceptable carrier; and a film, wherein said film comprises an odor controlling active; a mucoadhesive polymer; a release-rate modulating polymer; a polymeric base; and optionally a flavorant; and wherein said film controls release of said odor controlling active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Leonora Leigh
  • Storage cane
    Patent number: D784555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Sam Hogue