公开(公告)号：US08054589B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12639060

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  William James Premerlani ,  Owen Jannis Samuel Schelenz ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  William James Premerlani ,  Owen Jannis Samuel Schelenz ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H9/42 ,  H01H73/18

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H9/542 ,  H01H2071/008 ,  Y10T307/937

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a switch module, is provided. The apparatus can include an electromechanical switch structure configured to move between an open configuration and a fully-closed configuration (associated with a minimum characteristic resistance) over a characteristic time. A commutation circuit can be connected in parallel with the electromechanical switch structure, and can include a balanced diode bridge configured to suppress arc formation between contacts of the electromechanical switch structure and a pulse circuit including a pulse capacitor configured to form a pulse signal (in connection with a switching event of the electromechanical switch structure) for causing flow of a pulse current through the balanced diode bridge. The electromechanical switch structure and the balanced diode bridge can be disposed such that a total inductance associated with the commutation circuit is less than or equal to a product of the characteristic time and the minimum characteristic resistance.

Abstract translation: 提供了诸如开关模块的装置。 该装置可以包括被配置为在特征时间上在打开配置和完全关闭配置（与最小特征电阻相关联）之间移动的机电开关结构。 换向电路可以与机电开关结构并联连接，并且可以包括平衡二极管桥，该平衡二极管桥被配置为抑制机电开关结构的触点之间的电弧形成，并且包括脉冲电路，脉冲电路包括构成为形成脉冲信号的脉冲电容 具有机电开关结构的切换事件），用于使脉冲电流流过平衡二极管桥。 机电开关结构和平衡二极管电桥可以被布置成使得与换向电路相关联的总电感小于或等于特征时间和最小特性电阻的乘积。

公开(公告)号：US08054148B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12893444

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Duraiswamy Srinivasan ,  Reed Roeder Corderman ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Somasundaram Gunasekaran ,  Sudhakar Eddula Reddy ,  Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Om Prakash

Inventor： Duraiswamy Srinivasan ,  Reed Roeder Corderman ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Somasundaram Gunasekaran ,  Sudhakar Eddula Reddy ,  Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Om Prakash

IPC: H01H1/02

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  H01H1/021 ,  H01H2001/0052

Abstract: A device for controlling the flow of electric current is provided. The device comprises a first conductor as thin film form; a second conductor switchably coupled to the first conductor to alternate between an electrically connected state with the first conductor and an electrically disconnected state with the first conductor. At least one conductor further comprises an electrical contact, the electrical contact comprising a solid matrix comprising a plurality of pores; and a filler material disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores. The filler material has a melting point of less than about 575 K. A method to make an electrical contact is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; providing a plurality of pores on the substrate; and disposing a filler material within at least a portion of the plurality of pores. The filler material has a melting point of less than about 575 K.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制电流流动的装置。 该装置包括作为薄膜形式的第一导体; 第二导体，其可切换地耦合到所述第一导体，以在与所述第一导体的电连接状态与与所述第一导体的电断开状态之间交替。 至少一个导体还包括电接触，所述电接触包括包含多个孔的固体基质; 以及设置在所述多个孔的至少一部分中的填充材料。 填充材料具有小于约575K的熔点。提供了形成电接触的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供衬底; 在衬底上提供多个孔; 以及在所述多个孔的至少一部分内设置填充材料。 填充材料的熔点小于约575K。

公开(公告)号：US20110140546A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12639060

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  William James Premerlani ,  Owen Jannis Samuel Schelenz ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  William James Premerlani ,  Owen Jannis Samuel Schelenz ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H9/54

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H9/542 ,  H01H2071/008 ,  Y10T307/937

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a switch module, is provided. The apparatus can include an electromechanical switch structure configured to move between an open configuration and a fully-closed configuration (associated with a minimum characteristic resistance) over a characteristic time. A commutation circuit can be connected in parallel with the electromechanical switch structure, and can include a balanced diode bridge configured to suppress arc formation between contacts of the electromechanical switch structure and a pulse circuit including a pulse capacitor configured to form a pulse signal (in connection with a switching event of the electromechanical switch structure) for causing flow of a pulse current through the balanced diode bridge. The electromechanical switch structure and the balanced diode bridge can be disposed such that a total inductance associated with the commutation circuit is less than or equal to a product of the characteristic time and the minimum characteristic resistance.

Abstract translation: 提供了诸如开关模块的装置。 该装置可以包括被配置为在特征时间上在打开配置和完全关闭配置（与最小特征电阻相关联）之间移动的机电开关结构。 换向电路可以与机电开关结构并联连接，并且可以包括平衡二极管桥，该平衡二极管桥被配置为抑制机电开关结构的触点之间的电弧形成，并且包括脉冲电路，脉冲电路包括构成为形成脉冲信号的脉冲电容 具有机电开关结构的切换事件），用于使脉冲电流流过平衡二极管桥。 机电开关结构和平衡二极管电桥可以被布置成使得与换向电路相关联的总电感小于或等于特征时间和最小特性电阻的乘积。

公开(公告)号：US07944660B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US11763672

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Robert Joseph Caggiano ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Charles Stephan Pitzen

Inventor： Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Robert Joseph Caggiano ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Charles Stephan Pitzen

IPC: H02H3/00 ,  H02H7/00 ,  H02H5/00 ,  H02H3/08 ,  H02H9/02 ,  H02H3/06

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H47/002 ,  H01H71/1081 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: Electrical distribution systems implementing micro-electromechanical system based switching devices. Exemplary embodiments include a method in an electrical distribution system, the method including determining if there is a fault condition in a branch of the electrical distribution system, the branch having a plurality of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switches, re-closing a MEMS switch of the plurality of MEMS switches, which is furthest upstream in the branch and determining if the fault condition is still present. Exemplary embodiments include an electrical distribution system, including an input port for receiving a source of power, a main distribution bus electrically coupled to the input port, a service disconnect MEMS switch disposed between and coupled to the input port and the main distribution bus and a plurality of electrical distribution branches electrically coupled to the main distribution bus.

Abstract translation: 实现基于微机电系统的开关装置的配电系统。 示例性实施例包括在配电系统中的方法，所述方法包括确定在配电系统的分支中是否存在故障状况，所述分支具有多个微机电系统（MEMS）开关，重新闭合MEMS开关 在分支中最上游的多个MEMS开关中，确定故障状况是否仍然存在。 示例性实施例包括配电系统，包括用于接收电力源的输入端口，电耦合到输入端口的主配电总线，设置在输入端口和主配电总线之间并耦合到输入端口和主配电总线的服务断开MEMS开关 多个配电支路电耦合到主配电总线。

公开(公告)号：US20110062003A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12893444

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Duraiswamy Srinivasan ,  Reed Roeder Corderman ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Somasundaram Gunasekaran ,  Sudhakar Eddula Reddy ,  Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Om Prakash

Inventor： Duraiswamy Srinivasan ,  Reed Roeder Corderman ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Somasundaram Gunasekaran ,  Sudhakar Eddula Reddy ,  Arun Virupaksha Gowda ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Om Prakash

IPC: H01H1/06 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05D3/00 ,  B05D5/12 ,  B82Y30/00

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  H01H1/021 ,  H01H2001/0052

Abstract: A device for controlling the flow of electric current is provided. The device comprises a first conductor as thin film form; a second conductor switchably coupled to the first conductor to alternate between an electrically connected state with the first conductor and an electrically disconnected state with the first conductor. At least one conductor further comprises an electrical contact, the electrical contact comprising a solid matrix comprising a plurality of pores; and a filler material disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores. The filler material has a melting point of less than about 575 K. A method to make an electrical contact is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; providing a plurality of pores on the substrate; and disposing a filler material within at least a portion of the plurality of pores. The filler material has a melting point of less than about 575 K.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制电流流动的装置。 该器件包括作为薄膜形式的第一导体; 第二导体，其可切换地耦合到所述第一导体，以在与所述第一导体的电连接状态与与所述第一导体的电断开状态之间交替。 至少一个导体还包括电接触，所述电接触包括包含多个孔的固体基质; 以及设置在所述多个孔的至少一部分中的填充材料。 填充材料具有小于约575K的熔点。提供了形成电接触的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供衬底; 在衬底上提供多个孔; 以及在所述多个孔的至少一部分内设置填充材料。 填充材料的熔点小于约575K。

公开(公告)号：US07785482B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US11296247

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Richard Joseph Saia ,  Aaron Jay Knobloch ,  David Joseph Najewicz ,  Nicholas Okruch, Jr.

Inventor： Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Richard Joseph Saia ,  Aaron Jay Knobloch ,  David Joseph Najewicz ,  Nicholas Okruch, Jr.

IPC: H01B13/00

CPC classification number: C23C8/40 ,  C23C8/12 ,  F23Q7/22 ,  F24C3/103

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ignition device is provided. The method includes patterning a plurality of resistors on a membrane to form heating elements and thermally isolating the heating elements from an external environment via a cavity disposed adjacent to the heating elements.

Abstract translation: 提供一种制造点火装置的方法。 该方法包括在膜上图形化多个电阻器以形成加热元件并且通过邻近加热元件设置的空腔将加热元件与外部环境热隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20100156577A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12340776

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Xuefeng Wang ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Glenn Scott Claydon ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Xuefeng Wang ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Glenn Scott Claydon ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H51/22

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/0036

Abstract: A micro electro-mechanical system switch is presented. The switch includes a base substrate having a support surface. An actuating surface having a notch and an electrical contact surface having an extension is provided. The extension is disposed within the notch. A beam is attached to the base substrate. The beam includes an actuatable free end that is configured to flex upon actuation and to make contact with at least a portion of the extension and carry current therethrough.

Abstract translation: 介绍了一种微机电系统开关。 开关包括具有支撑表面的基底。 提供具有凹口和具有延伸部的电接触表面的致动表面。 延伸部位于凹口内。 梁连接到基底基板。 梁包括可致动的自由端，其构造成在致动时弯曲并且与延伸部的至少一部分接触并且携带电流通过其中。

公开(公告)号：US07563692B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US11677629

申请日：2007-02-22

Applicant: Jeffrey Bernard Fortin ,  Guanghua (George) Wu ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Jeffrey Bernard Fortin ,  Guanghua (George) Wu ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01L21/30

CPC classification number: G01L9/0073 ,  G01L1/148

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a conducting layer is formed on a first wafer. An insulating layer is formed on a second wafer. The insulating layer includes a cavity and a conducting area may be formed in the second wafer proximate to the cavity. The side of the conducting layer opposite the first wafer is bonded to the side of the insulating layer opposite the second wafer. At least some of the first wafer is then removed, without removing at least some of the conducting layer, to form a conducting diaphragm that is substantially parallel to the second wafer. In this way, an amount of capacitance between the diaphragm and the conducting area may be measured to determine an amount of pressure being applied to the diaphragm.

公开(公告)号：US07560788B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US10945399

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey Fortin ,  Guanghua (George) Wu ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Jeffrey Fortin ,  Guanghua (George) Wu ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01L29/78

CPC classification number: G01L9/0073 ,  G01L1/148

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a conducting layer is formed on a first wafer. An insulating layer is formed on a second wafer. The insulating layer includes a cavity and a conducting area may be formed in the second wafer proximate to the cavity. The side of the conducting layer opposite the first wafer is bonded to the side of the insulating layer opposite the second wafer. At least some of the first wafer is then removed, without removing at least some of the conducting layer, to form a conducting diaphragm that is substantially parallel to the second wafer. In this way, an amount of capacitance between the diaphragm and the conducting area may be measured to determine an amount of pressure being applied to the diaphragm.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，在第一晶片上形成导电层。 在第二晶片上形成绝缘层。 绝缘层包括空腔，并且导电区域可以形成在靠近空腔的第二晶片中。 与第一晶片相对的导电层的一侧被结合到与第二晶片相对的绝缘层的一侧。 然后去除至少一些第一晶片，而不去除至少一些导电层，以形成基本上平行于第二晶片的导电隔膜。 以这种方式，可以测量隔膜和导电区域之间的电容量，以确定施加到隔膜的压力的量。

公开(公告)号：US20090161277A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11962830

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Robert Roesner ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Robert Roesner ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H02H7/1227 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H9/548 ,  H01H2071/008 ,  H01L2224/48139 ,  H01L2224/4846 ,  H01L2924/13055 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A device includes at least one semiconductor switching circuit connected to a power source and a load and at least one breaker switch integrated with the at least one semiconductor switching circuit. The breaker circuit may be connected in series with the at least one semiconductor switching circuit and the at least one breaker switch is configured to create an open circuit in less than about twenty microseconds of receipt of a predetermined threshold of semiconductor switch current to thereby prevent damage to the at least one semiconductor switching circuit or housing. A method of preventing damage to a semiconductor switching circuit or device is also presented.

Abstract translation: 一种器件包括连接到电源和负载的至少一个半导体开关电路和与所述至少一个半导体开关电路集成的至少一个断路器开关。 断路器电路可以与所述至少一个半导体开关电路串联连接，并且所述至少一个断路器开关被配置为在接收半导体开关电流的预定阈值的小于约二十微秒内产生开路，从而防止损坏 至少一个半导体开关电路或外壳。 还提出了防止对半导体开关电路或器件的损坏的方法。