Inventor

William P. Kornrumpf

Inventor

Albany, NY, US

Overview

1977–2013

Patent span

Electricity

Primary field (CPC H)

Patents· 81 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

H01Hprimary

H01HElectric switches18%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification10%

H10WGeneric packages, interconnections, connectors or other constructional details of devices covered by class h107%

H10NElectric solid-state devices not otherwise provided for5%

G01RMeasuring electric variables5%

H02MApparatus for conversion between ac and ac, between ac and dc, or between dc and dc, and for use with mains or similar power supply systems4%

G01KMeasuring temperature3%

G01NInvestigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties3%

H05BElectric heating3%

H10PGeneric processes or apparatus for the manufacture or treatment of devices covered by class h103%

PatentTitleYear

8,611,706'Micro electro mechanical system optical switching'2013 7,393,145'Fault location in optical networks'2008 7,316,512'Interconnect device'2008 6,987,619'Lens array package and fabrication method'2006 6,916,290'In situ tumor temperature profile measuring probe and method'2005 6,909,346'Switching arrangement using HDI interconnects and MEMS switches'2005 6,818,466'Method of fabricating an integrated optoelectronic circuit'2004 6,711,312'Integrated optoelectronic circuit and method of fabricating the same'2004 6,655,011'Method for fabricating a switch structure'2003 6,559,389'High-density cable and method therefor'2003 6,419,635'In situ tumor temperature profile measuring probe and method'2002 6,412,971'Light source including an array of light emitting semiconductor devices and control method'2002 6,415,169'Multiple electrode assembly with extendible electrodes and methods of fabrication and application'2002 6,262,573'Electromagnetic system for railroad track crack detection and traction enhancement'2001 6,188,301'Switching structure and method of fabrication'2001 6,180,867'Thermal sensor array and methods of fabrication and use'2001 6,084,174'Method for detecting temperature gradients in biological tissue using a thermocouple array'2000 5,909,004'Thermocouple array and method of fabrication'1999 5,865,163'Dicing saw alignment for array ultrasonic transducer fabrication'1999 5,776,275'Fabrication of compact magnetic circulator components in microwave packages using high density interconnections'1998 5,730,113'Dicing saw alignment for array ultrasonic transducer fabrication'1998 5,659,248'Multilayer eddy current probe array for complete coverage of an inspection surface without mechanical scanning'1997 5,653,841'Fabrication of compact magnetic circulator components in microwave packages using high density interconnections'1997 5,452,182'Flexible high density interconnect structure and flexibly interconnected system'1995 5,410,179'Microwave component having tailored operating characteristics and method of tailoring'1995 5,389,876'Flexible eddy current surface measurement array for detecting near surface flaws in a conductive part'1995 5,359,496'Hermetic high density interconnected electronic system'1994 5,355,102'HDI impedance matched microwave circuit assembly'1994 5,351,001'Microwave component test method and apparatus'1994 5,345,205'Compact high density interconnected microwave system'1994 5,331,203'High density interconnect structure including a chamber'1994 5,315,234'Eddy current device for inspecting a component having a flexible support with a plural sensor array'1994 5,315,486'Hermetically packaged HDI electronic system'1994 5,262,722'Apparatus for near surface nondestructive eddy current scanning of a conductive part using a multi-layer eddy current probe array'1993 5,235,159'Control system, method of operating a heating apparatus and controlled heating apparatus'1993 5,206,712'Building block approach to microwave modules'1993 5,157,255'Compact, thermally efficient focal plane array and testing and repair thereof'1992 5,146,303'Compact, thermally efficient focal plane array and testing and repair thereof'1992 RE033691'Piezoelectric ceramic switching devices and systems and method of making the same'1991 RE033618'Method for initially polarizing and centering a piezoelectric ceramic switching device'1991 RE033587'Method for (prepolarizing and centering) operating a piezoceramic power switching device'1991 RE033577'Advanced piezoceramic power switching devices employing protective gastight enclosure and method of manufacture'1991 RE033568'Piezoelectric ceramic switching devices and systems and methods of making the same'1991 4,967,568'Control system, method of operating an atmospheric cooling apparatus and atmospheric cooling apparatus'1990 4,916,349'Latching piezoelectric relay'1990 4,868,448'Piezoelectric relay switching matrix'1989 4,819,126'Piezoelectic relay module to be utilized in an appliance or the like'1989 4,764,714'Electronic starting circuit for an alternating current motor'1988 4,755,706'Piezoelectric relays in sealed enclosures'1988 4,742,263'Piezoelectric switch'1988 4,714,847'Advanced piezoeceramic power switching devices employing protective gastight enclosure and method of manufacture'1987 4,697,118'Piezoelectric switch'1987 4,689,517'Advanced piezoceramic power switching devices employing protective gastight enclosure and method of manufacture'1987 4,680,840'Method for prepolarizing and centering a piezoceramic power switching device'1987 4,678,957'Piezoelectric ceramic switching devices and systems and methods of making the same'1987 4,670,682'Piezoelectric ceramic switching devices and systems and method of making the same'1987 4,669,160'Method for prepolarizing and centering a piezoelectric ceramic switching device'1987 4,658,154'Piezoelectric relay switching circuit'1987 4,642,745'Power circuit with high input power factor and a regulated output'1987 4,626,698'Zero crossing synchronous AC switching circuits employing piezoceramic bender-type switching devices'1986 4,621,503'Pressure sensing devices and methods, control devices and methods of operating same, smart pressure switches, air conditioning systems and devices for controlling same'1986 4,561,314'Magnetoelastic force/pressure sensor'1985 4,561,261'Control apparatus and methods, heat transfer systems and apparatus and methods for controlling such systems and for sensing and indicating low fluid charge conditions therein'1985 4,559,496'LCD Hook-on digital ammeter'1985 4,541,288'Operating circuit for magnetoelastic force/pressure sensors'1985 4,489,234'Radiant-energy heating and/or cooking apparatus with honeycomb coverplate'1984 4,471,300'LDC Hook-on digital ammeter'1984 4,447,764'Power supply for low-voltage incandescent lamp and like load'1984 4,438,396'Low cost volt/ampere meter with liquid crystal display'1984 4,426,564'Parallel resonant induction cooking surface unit'1984 4,422,138'Power supply for low-voltage load'1983 4,392,171'Power relay with assisted commutation'1983 4,360,847'Diode assisted relay contactor'1982 4,356,525'Method and circuit for controlling a hybrid contactor'1982 4,318,165'Resonant-flyback power supply with filament winding for magnetron and the like loads'1982 4,310,837'Electrical device termination high temperature indicator'1982 4,296,632'Temperature-to-frequency conversion apparatus'1981 4,281,372'Power supply for magnetron and the like loads'1981 4,070,701'Inverter power supply'1978 4,053,813'Discharge lamp ballast with resonant starting'1977 4,048,539'Apparatus for starting high pressure gaseous discharge lamps'1977

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1977–2008Patents assigned to GEN ELECTRIC (65)· patent assignee history

1977–2013Based in Schenectady, NY, US· patent location history

1983–2003Based in Albany, NY, US· patent location history

1988–1990Patents assigned to PACIFIC BELL (3)· patent assignee history

1995–1998Patents assigned to MARTIN MARIETTA CORP (4)· patent assignee history

2005–2013Patents assigned to LOCKHEED CORP (3)· patent assignee history

2013Patents assigned to COWAN WILLIAM D (1)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
GEN ELECTRIC	65	1977–2008
MARTIN MARIETTA CORP	4	1995–1998
LOCKHEED CORP	3	2005–2013
PACIFIC BELL	3	1988–1990
COWAN WILLIAM D	1	2013

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Albany, New York, US	56	1983–2003
Schenectady, New York, US	25	1977–2013