Patents by Inventor Vladmir Blecha

Vladmir Blecha 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).

  • Method of protecting a surface-mount fuse device
    Patent number: 5844477
    Abstract: A thin film surface-mount fuse having two material subassemblies. The first subassembly includes a fusible link, its supporting substrate and terminal pads. The second subassembly includes a protective layer which overlies the fusible link so as to provide protection from impacts and oxidation. The protective layer is preferably made of a polymeric material. The most preferred polymeric material is a polycarbonate adhesive. In addition, the most preferred supporting substrate is an FR-4 epoxy or a polyimide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladmir Blecha, Katherine M. McGuire, Andrew J. Neuhalfen, Daniel B. Onken