Patents by Inventor Timothy S. Savage

Timothy S. Savage 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).

  • Media compatible microsensor structure and methods of manufacturing and using the same
    Patent number: 5889211
    Abstract: A media compatible microsensor structure (11) for sensing an environmental condition in a harsh media includes an inorganic protective film (17) covering portions of the structure that will be exposed to the harsh media. In one embodiment, the microsensor structure (11) includes a microsensor package (12), a microsensor device (16) bonded to the microsensor package (12), a leadframe (13), a connective wire (14) connecting the microsensor device (16) to the leadframe (13), and an inorganic protective film (17) formed on all or portion of the exposed surfaces of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa A. Maudie, David J. Monk, Timothy S. Savage