Patents by Inventor Vivian Gill

Vivian Gill 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).

  • Embedded Micro Valve In Microphone
    Publication number: 20150041931
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus includes a base. A MEMS device is disposed on the base. A cover encloses the MEMS device on the base. A port extends through the base, and the MEMS device is disposed over the port. A diaphragm is embedded within the base and has at least some portions that extend across the port. In an open position, the diaphragm allows the passage of sound energy from the exterior of the apparatus to the interior of the apparatus. In a closed position, the diaphragm makes contact with an outer surface of the port to at least partially block the passage of sound energy from the exterior of the apparatus to the interior of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: John Szczech, Sung Bok Lee, John J. Albers, Vivian Gill, Brandon Harrington, Kurt Friel