Patents by Inventor Timothy M. Sullivan
Timothy M. Sullivan 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: 11662767Abstract: The description relates to display devices. One example can include a display having an active area surrounded by an inactive deadband. The example can also include a chassis, the display received in the chassis and secured to the chassis beneath the inactive deadband with adhesive. The example can further include a fastening assembly positioned below the inactive deadband and farther beneath the plane than the adhesive, where the fastening assembly creates a retention force between the display and the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Timothy M. Sullivan, Rajesh M. Dighde, Linghui Rao, Camilo Leon
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Patent number: 11162633Abstract: An electronic device mount includes a rigid cover, a flexible cover, and a frame positioned between the rigid cover and the flexible cover. The frame has a plurality of openings. The electronic device mount further includes a plurality of rocker arms coupled within correspond openings of the frame, and to the flexible cover. The plurality of rocker arms are configured to pivot within the plurality of openings to deflect the flexible cover relative to the frame to define a curved outer surface of the flexible cover. The electronic device mount also includes a plurality of magnets coupled to one of the frame or the flexible cover. The deflection of the flexible cover is self-adjusting to allow for easy mounting of an electronic device to a curved metal surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Timothy M. Sullivan
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Patent number: 11075619Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10996722Abstract: This document relates to providing a thermal management system for a device. One example determines temperature readings associated with one or more components of the device, and comparing the temperature readings to optimal operating temperatures. This example can selectively couple or decouple heat-dissipating elements based at least on the temperature readings associated with the one or more components of the device in order to reach the optimal operating temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chau Van Ho, Timothy M. Sullivan, Avinash Raghuram
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Publication number: 20210026401Abstract: The description relates to display devices. One example can include a display having an active area surrounded by an inactive deadband. The example can also include a chassis, the display received in the chassis and secured to the chassis beneath the inactive deadband with adhesive. The example can further include a fastening assembly positioned below the inactive deadband and farther beneath the plane than the adhesive, where the fastening assembly creates a retention force between the display and the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir SIDDIQUI, Timothy M. SULLIVAN, Rajesh M. DIGHDE, Linghui RAO, Camilo LEON
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Publication number: 20210010635Abstract: An electronic device mount includes a rigid cover, a flexible cover, and a frame positioned between the rigid cover and the flexible cover. The frame has a plurality of openings. The electronic device mount further includes a plurality of rocker arms coupled within correspond openings of the frame, and to the flexible cover. The plurality of rocker arms are configured to pivot within the plurality of openings to deflect the flexible cover relative to the frame to define a curved outer surface of the flexible cover. The electronic device mount also includes a plurality of magnets coupled to one of the frame or the flexible cover. The deflection of the flexible cover is self-adjusting to allow for easy mounting of an electronic device to a curved metal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Timothy M. SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20200387202Abstract: This document relates to providing a thermal management system for a device. One example determines temperature readings associated with one or more components of the device, and comparing the temperature readings to optimal operating temperatures. This example can selectively couple or decouple heat-dissipating elements based at least on the temperature readings associated with the one or more components of the device in order to reach the optimal operating temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chau Van Ho, Timothy M. Sullivan, Avinash Raghuram
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Patent number: 10838452Abstract: The description relates to display devices. One example can include a display having an active area surrounded by an inactive deadband. The example can also include a chassis, the display received in the chassis and secured to the chassis beneath the inactive deadband with adhesive. The example can further include a fastening assembly positioned below the inactive deadband and farther beneath the plane than the adhesive, where the fastening assembly creates a retention force between the display and the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Timothy M. Sullivan, Rajesh M. Dighde, Linghui Rao, Camilo Leon
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Patent number: 10601404Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190386646Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190243412Abstract: The description relates to display devices. One example can include a display having an active area surrounded by an inactive deadband. The example can also include a chassis, the display received in the chassis and secured to the chassis beneath the inactive deadband with adhesive. The example can further include a fastening assembly positioned below the inactive deadband and farther beneath the plane than the adhesive, where the fastening assembly creates a retention force between the display and the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir SIDDIQUI, Timothy M. SULLIVAN, Rajesh M. DIGHDE, Linghui RAO, Camilo LEON
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Patent number: 10248158Abstract: An enclosure assembly of a monitor device includes an enclosure cover having a cover wall extending substantially in a first plane between a plurality of sides, wherein the cover wall includes an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The enclosure assembly includes a first stiffener wing and a second stiffener wing each having one or more mounting portions spaced apart from one or more stiffener portions to define one or more wing body ribs, each mounting portion including a mounting surface opposing a corresponding portion of the interior surface of the cover wall. The first stiffener wing includes a first wing body that extends toward a first side of the enclosure cover, and the second stiffener wing includes a second wing body that extends to a second side of the enclosure cover. Additionally, a display and/or a base assembly may be mounted to the enclosure assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Sullivan, James D. Wahl, Stephen A. Cummings, David P. Platt
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Patent number: 10245667Abstract: Methods and apparatus for joining a chip with a substrate. The chip is moved by with a pick-and-place machine from a first location to a second location proximate to the substrate over a first time. In response to moving the chip in a motion path from the first location to the second location, a plurality of solder bumps carried on the chip are liquefied over a second time that is less than the first time. While the solder bumps are liquefied, the chip is placed by the pick-and-place machine onto the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Glen E. Richard, Timothy D. Sullivan, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10200016Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180358955Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10050012Abstract: Disclosed are processes and apparatuses for semiconductor die removal and rework, including thin dies. In one aspect the process involves the use of a localized induction heating system to melt targeted solder joints, thereby minimizing the degradation of the thermal performance of the assembly undergoing the rework. Use of a vacuum-based die removal head, optionally in combination with the induction heating system, allows for the removal of thin dies of 150 micrometers thick or less.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Glen E. Richard, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180116058Abstract: An enclosure assembly of a monitor device includes an enclosure cover having a cover wall extending substantially in a first plane between a plurality of sides, wherein the cover wall includes an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The enclosure assembly includes a first stiffener wing and a second stiffener wing each having one or more mounting portions spaced apart from one or more stiffener portions to define one or more wing body ribs, each mounting portion including a mounting surface opposing a corresponding portion of the interior surface of the cover wall. The first stiffener wing includes a first wing body that extends toward a first side of the enclosure cover, and the second stiffener wing includes a second wing body that extends to a second side of the enclosure cover. Additionally, a display and/or a base assembly may be mounted to the enclosure assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Timothy M. SULLIVAN, James D. WAHL, Stephen A. CUMMINGS, David P. PLATT
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Patent number: 9876487Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20170366172Abstract: A contactless readable programmable transponder to monitor chip join and method of use are disclosed. The method includes reading a frequency of an oscillator associated with a chip module. The method further includes correlating the frequency with a bond quality of the chip module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Shawn P. Fetterolf, Adam J. McPadden, Timothy M. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20170312841Abstract: Methods and apparatus for joining a chip with a substrate. The chip is moved by with a pick-and-place machine from a first location to a second location proximate to the substrate over a first time. In response to moving the chip in a motion path from the first location to the second location, a plurality of solder bumps carried on the chip are liquefied over a second time that is less than the first time. While the solder bumps are liquefied, the chip is placed by the pick-and-place machine onto the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Stephen P. Ayotte, Glen E. Richard, Timothy D. Sullivan, Timothy M. Sullivan