Patents by Inventor William G. Flynn

William G. Flynn 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).

  • Plate-based microelectromechanical switch having a three-fold relative arrangement of contact structures and support arms
    Patent number: 7119943
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) switch is provided which includes a multiple of three support arms extending from the periphery of a moveable electrode. In addition, MEMS switch includes a plurality of contact structures having portions extending into a space between a fixed electrode and the moveable electrode. In some cases, the relative arrangement of the support arms and the contact structures are congruent among three regions of the MEMS switch which collectively comprise the entirety of the fixed electrode and the entirety of the moveable electrode. In other embodiments, the contact structures may not be arranged congruently within the MEMS switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Teravicta Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Nelson, William G. Flynn, David A. Goins
  • Method and apparatus for fluxless solder reflow
    Patent number: 5164566
    Abstract: A method for reflowing solder without flux includes the steps of placing a first metallic element in contact with a second, solder-plated element, thereby defining a bond site; and causing a laser beam to impinge on the bond site. An apparatus for performing the above method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Philip J. Spletter, Claire T. Galanakis, William G. Flynn