Patents by Inventor Thomas Brunschwiler

Thomas Brunschwiler 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: 11967548
    Abstract: An assembly includes a chip including an integrated circuit, a casing including an integrated circuit and having an upper portion formed on a side of the chip and lower portion formed on another side of the chip, plural through-wafer vias (TWVs) for electrically connecting the integrated circuit of the chip and the integrated circuit of the casing, a system board configured to be electrically connected to the casing, and upper and lower cards connected to the casing for electrically connecting the casing to the system board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kerry Bernstein, Thomas Brunschwiler, Bruno Michel
  • Patent number: 11880755
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for classification of data by a machine learning system using a logic constraint for reducing a data labeling requirement. The computer-implemented method includes: generating a first embedding space from a first partially labeled training data set, wherein in the first embedding space, content-wise related training data of the first partially labeled training data are clustered together, determining at least two clusters in the first embedding space formed from the first partially labeled training data, and training a machine learning model based, at least in part, on a second partially labeled training data set and the at least two clusters, wherein the at least two clusters are used as training constraints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Lustenberger, Thomas Brunschwiler, Andrea Giovannini, Adam Ivankay
  • Patent number: 11251160
    Abstract: Manufacturing of flip-chip type assemblies is provided, and includes forming one or more contact elements of electrically conductive material on a carrier surface of at least one chip carrier, providing a restrain structure around the contact elements, depositing solder material on the contact elements and/or on one or more terminals of electrically conductive material on a chip surface of at least one integrated circuit chip, and placing the chip with each terminal facing corresponding contact elements. Further, the method includes soldering each terminal to the corresponding contact element by a soldering material, the soldering material being restrained during a soldering of the terminals to the contact elements by the restrain structure, and forming one or more heat dissipation elements of thermally conductive material on the carrier surface for facing the chip surface displaced from the terminals, where the one or more heat dissipation elements are free of any solder mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stefano Oggioni, Thomas Brunschwiler, Gerd Schlottig
  • Patent number: 11235404
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of forming porous copper on the end of a copper pillar. The embodiments may be used to remove solder from selected locations on a chip or laminate substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Charles L. Arvin, Luca Del Carro, Thomas Brunschwiler, Thomas Weiss, Chris Muzzy
  • Publication number: 20210357704
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for classification of data by a machine learning system using a logic constraint for reducing a data labeling requirement. The computer-implemented method includes: generating a first embedding space from a first partially labeled training data set, wherein in the first embedding space, content-wise related training data of the first partially labeled training data are clustered together, determining at least two clusters in the first embedding space formed from the first partially labeled training data, and training a machine learning model based, at least in part, on a second partially labeled training data set and the at least two clusters, wherein the at least two clusters are used as training constraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick Lustenberger, Thomas Brunschwiler, Andrea Giovannini, Adam Ivankay
  • Patent number: 11164804
    Abstract: An IC device package includes a carrier, one or more IC devices and a lid. The lid includes a lid-ridge. The lid is connected to the carrier by connecting the lid-ridge to the carrier with first nano particle metallic paste, prior to connecting the IC device to the carrier. Subsequent to connecting the IC device to the carrier, the lid is connected to the lid-ridge with second nano particle metallic paste. The nano particle metallic paste may be sintered to form a metallic connection. In multi-IC device packages, the lid-ridge may be positioned between the lid and the carrier and between the IC devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Charles L. Arvin, Kevin Drummond, Luca Del Carro, Thomas Brunschwiler, Stephanie Allard, Kenneth C. Marston, Marcus E. Interrante
  • Patent number: 11158450
    Abstract: A magnetic core comprises an anisotropic, composite material, which itself includes a matrix material (e.g., a dielectric, non-magnetic material, preferably a paramagnetic material), and magnetically aligned, ferromagnetic particles. The latter may for instance include micrometer- and/or nanometer-length scale particles. Such particles form chains of particles within the matrix material, wherein the chains form percolation paths of magnetic conduction. The paths extend along a first direction, whereby the chains extend, each, substantially along this first direction, while being distinct and distant from each other along a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and, possibly, to a third direction that is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction. Necking bridges are preferably formed between the particles. Related devices (e.g., inductor, amplifiers, transformers, etc.) and fabrication methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Arvind Raj Mahankali Sridhar, Thomas Brunschwiler, Suiying Ye, Luca Del Carro, Jens Oliver Ammann
  • Publication number: 20210291287
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of forming porous copper on the end of a copper pillar. The embodiments may be used to remove solder from selected locations on a chip or laminate substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Charles L. Arvin, Luca Dei Carro, Thomas Brunschwiler, Thomas Weiss, Chris Muzzy
  • Patent number: 11096290
    Abstract: The present invention is notably directed to a printed circuit board, or PCB. This PCB has two main surfaces, each delimited by lateral edges, as well as lateral surfaces, each meeting each of the two main surfaces at one lateral edge. The present PCB further comprises a row of solder pads, which extends along a lateral edge of the PCB. Each solder pad is formed directly at the lateral edge and/or directly on a lateral surface (meeting one of the two main surfaces at said lateral edge). I.e., each pad interrupts a lateral edge and/or an adjoining lateral surface. One or more chips, e.g., memory chips, can be mounted on such a PCB to form an IC package. The above solder pad arrangement allows particularly dense arrangements of IC packages to be obtained. The present invention is further directed to related devices and methods of fabrication thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Brunschwiler, Andreas Doering, Ronald P. Luijten, Stefano S. Oggioni, Joerg-Eric Sagmeister, Patricia M. Sagmeister, Martin Schmatz
  • Publication number: 20210028079
    Abstract: An IC device package includes a carrier, one or more IC devices and a lid. The lid includes a lid-ridge. The lid is connected to the carrier by connecting the lid-ridge to the carrier with first nano particle metallic paste, prior to connecting the IC device to the carrier. Subsequent to connecting the IC device to the carrier, the lid is connected to the lid-ridge with second nano particle metallic paste. The nano particle metallic paste may be sintered to form a metallic connection. In multi-IC device packages, the lid-ridge may be positioned between the lid and the carrier and between the IC devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Charles L. Arvin, Kevin Drummond, Luca Del Carro, Thomas Brunschwiler, Stephanie Allard, Kenneth C. Marston, Marcus E. Interrante
  • Patent number: 10886254
    Abstract: A solution relating to electronic devices of flip-chip type is provided, which includes at least one chip carrier having a carrier surface, the carrier(s) including one or more contact elements of electrically conductive material on the carrier surface, at least one integrated circuit chip having a chip surface, the chip(s) including one or more terminals of electrically conductive material on the chip surface each one facing a corresponding contact element, solder material soldering each terminal to the corresponding contact element, and a restrain structure around the contact elements for restraining the solder material during a soldering of the terminals to the contact elements. The carrier includes one or more heat dissipation elements of thermally conductive material on the carrier surface facing the chip surface displaced from the terminals, the dissipation elements being free of any solder mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stefano Oggioni, Thomas Brunschwiler, Gerd Schlottig
  • Publication number: 20200395162
    Abstract: A magnetic core comprises an anisotropic, composite material, which itself includes a matrix material (e.g., a dielectric, non-magnetic material, preferably a paramagnetic material), and magnetically aligned, ferromagnetic particles. The latter may for instance include micrometer- and/or nanometer-length scale particles. Such particles form chains of particles within the matrix material, wherein the chains form percolation paths of magnetic conduction. The paths extend along a first direction, whereby the chains extend, each, substantially along this first direction, while being distinct and distant from each other along a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and, possibly, to a third direction that is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction. Necking bridges are preferably formed between the particles. Related devices (e.g., inductor, amplifiers, transformers, etc.) and fabrication methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Arvind Raj, Mahankali Sridhar, Thomas Brunschwiler, Suiying Ye, Luca Del Carro, Jens Oliver Ammann
  • Publication number: 20200357774
    Abstract: Manufacturing of flip-chip type assemblies is provided, and includes forming one or more contact elements of electrically conductive material on a carrier surface of at least one chip carrier, providing a restrain structure around the contact elements, depositing solder material on the contact elements and/or on one or more terminals of electrically conductive material on a chip surface of at least one integrated circuit chip, and placing the chip with each terminal facing corresponding contact elements. Further, the method includes soldering each terminal to the corresponding contact element by a soldering material, the soldering material being restrained during a soldering of the terminals to the contact elements by the restrain structure, and forming one or more heat dissipation elements of thermally conductive material on the carrier surface for facing the chip surface displaced from the terminals, where the one or more heat dissipation elements are free of any solder mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Stefano OGGIONI, Thomas BRUNSCHWILER, Gerd SCHLOTTIG
  • Patent number: 10767939
    Abstract: A disconnect assembly includes a solid frame comprising a slit and a first liquid coolant circuit leading to a frame outlet defined in an inner wall of the slit. The assembly further includes an insert element, insertable in the slit so as to reach a sealing position. The latter defines a shut state, in which the insert element seals the frame outlet. The assembly includes a cold plate, comprising a second liquid coolant circuit with a duct open on a side of the cold plate. The cold plate can be inserted in the slit, so as to push the insert element, for the latter to leave the sealing position and the cold plate to reach a fluid communication position. This position defines an open state, in which the duct is vis-à-vis the frame outlet, to enable fluid communication between the first liquid coolant circuit and the second liquid coolant circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerd Schlottig, Stephan Paredes, Ingmar G. Meijer, Thomas Brunschwiler
  • Publication number: 20200144169
    Abstract: An assembly includes a chip including an integrated circuit, a casing including an integrated circuit and having an upper portion formed on a side of the chip and lower portion formed on another side of the chip, plural through-wafer vias (TWVs) for electrically connecting the integrated circuit of the chip and the integrated circuit of the casing, a system board configured to be electrically connected to the casing, and upper and lower cards connected to the casing for electrically connecting the casing to the system board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Kerry Bernstein, Thomas Brunschwiler, Bruno Michel
  • Patent number: 10622294
    Abstract: An assembly includes a chip including an integrated circuit, a casing including an integrated circuit and including an upper portion formed on a side of the chip, a lower portion formed on another side of the chip, and a cooling inlet and a cooling outlet for transferring a coolant, provided in the casing, and for forming outer sidewalls of the upper portion and inner sidewalls of the lower portion, plural through-wafer vias for electrically connecting the integrated circuit of the chip and the integrated circuit of the casing, and a card connected to the casing for electrically connecting the casing to a system board. The card includes an upper card connected to the upper portion of the casing, and a lower card connected to the lower portion of the casing. Opposing edges of the upper card are located between vertical planes defined by the outer sidewalls of the upper portion of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kerry Bernstein, Thomas Brunschwiler, Bruno Michel
  • Patent number: 10586760
    Abstract: An assembly includes a chip including an integrated circuit, a casing including an integrated circuit including plural active elements and including an upper portion formed on a side of the chip, a lower portion formed on another side of the chip, and a cooling inlet and a cooling outlet for transferring a coolant, provided in the casing, and for forming outer sidewalls of the upper portion and inner sidewalls of the lower portion, plural through-wafer vias for electrically connecting the integrated circuit of the chip and the integrated circuit of the casing, and a card connected to the casing for electrically connecting the casing to a system board. The outer sidewalls of the upper portion of the casing are located between vertical planes defined by opposing outer sidewalls of the lower portion of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kerry Bernstein, Thomas Brunschwiler, Bruno Michel
  • Publication number: 20200072562
    Abstract: A disconnect assembly includes a solid frame comprising a slit and a first liquid coolant circuit leading to a frame outlet defined in an inner wall of the slit. The assembly further includes an insert element, insertable in the slit so as to reach a sealing position. The latter defines a shut state, in which the insert element seals the frame outlet. The assembly includes a cold plate, comprising a second liquid coolant circuit with a duct open on a side of the cold plate. The cold plate can be inserted in the slit, so as to push the insert element, for the latter to leave the sealing position and the cold plate to reach a fluid communication position. This position defines an open state, in which the duct is vis-à-vis the frame outlet, to enable fluid communication between the first liquid coolant circuit and the second liquid coolant circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gerd Schlottig, Stephan Paredes, Ingmar G. Meijer, Thomas Brunschwiler
  • Publication number: 20200011617
    Abstract: A disconnect assembly includes a solid frame comprising a slit and a first liquid coolant circuit leading to a frame outlet defined in an inner wall of the slit. The assembly further includes an insert element, insertable in the slit so as to reach a sealing position. The latter defines a shut state, in which the insert element seals the frame outlet. The assembly includes a cold plate, comprising a second liquid coolant circuit with a duct open on a side of the cold plate. The cold plate can be inserted in the slit, so as to push the insert element, for the latter to leave the sealing position and the cold plate to reach a fluid communication position. This position defines an open state, in which the duct is vis-à-vis the frame outlet, to enable fluid communication between the first liquid coolant circuit and the second liquid coolant circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Gerd Schlottig, Stephan Paredes, Ingmar G. Meijer, Thomas Brunschwiler
  • Patent number: 10527365
    Abstract: A disconnect assembly includes a solid frame comprising a slit and a first liquid coolant circuit leading to a frame outlet defined in an inner wall of the slit. The assembly further includes an insert element, insertable in the slit so as to reach a sealing position. The latter defines a shut state, in which the insert element seals the frame outlet. The assembly includes a cold plate, comprising a second liquid coolant circuit with a duct open on a side of the cold plate. The cold plate can be inserted in the slit, so as to push the insert element, for the latter to leave the sealing position and the cold plate to reach a fluid communication position. This position defines an open state, in which the duct is vis-à-vis the frame outlet, to enable fluid communication between the first liquid coolant circuit and the second liquid coolant circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerd Schlottig, Stephan Paredes, Ingmar G. Meijer, Thomas Brunschwiler