Michael A Oar from 625 Rhode Island St APT 4, San Francisco, CA 94107, age 44

Resumes

Lead Failure Analysis Engineer

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Location:

Brandenburg, KY

Industry:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Work:

Exponent Failure Analysis Associates Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
Managing Scientist
Pax Labs, Inc. Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
Lead Failure Analysis Engineer
Te Connectivity 2013 - 2016
Conductive Inks Group Leader - Engineer V
Te Connectivity 2011 - 2013
Optical Materials Specialist - Engineer Iv
Te Connectivity 2008 - 2011
Elastomer and Gel Specialist - Engineer Iii

Education:

University of California, Berkeley 2003 - 2008
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry Linfield College 2000 - 2003
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Northwestern University 2002 - 2002
University of California

Skills:

Polymers
Materials Science
Chemistry
Materials
R&D
Characterization
Polymer Chemistry
Nanotechnology
Formulation
Optics
Design of Experiments
Research and Development
Research
Nanomaterials
Adhesives
Organic Chemistry
Electronics
Product Development
Ink
Printing

Michael Oar

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Us Patents

Closure And Interconnect Systems And Methods Of Using Dry Silicone Gels In Closure And Interconnect Systems
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US Patent:

8642891, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:

Jun 20, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/164317
Inventors:

Stephane J. G. Berghmans - Brussels, BE
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Miguel A. Morales - Fremont CA, US
Gary W. Adams - Holly Springs NC, US
Anne-Marie Prins - Kessel-Lo, BE
Nathalie Hendrickx - Wilsele, BE
Guenter Feldmeier - Lorsch, DE
Rudi Kraemer - Lautertal-Beedenkirchen, DE
Bert Bergner - Bensheim, DE
Kristof Vastmans - Boutersem, BE
Assignee:

Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH - Bensheim
Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBA - Kessel-Lo
Tyco Electronics Corporation - Berwyn PA
International Classification:

H01B 3/46
G02B 6/255
US Classification:

174154, 174137 B, 174137 R, 174138 C, 174521, 174527, 385 99, 528 31, 528 32
Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel in a closure or interconnect system. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting a crosslinker, a chain extender, and a vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane. The reaction may be conducted in the presence of a catalyst. In certain embodiments, the dry silicone gel may comprise: (1) a hardness between 100 g and 300 g, (2) a stress relaxation between 30% and 60% when subjected to a deformation of 50% of the original size of the gel, (3) a compression set between 4% and 20% after 50% strain has been applied to the gel for 1000 hours at 70 C. , and/or (4) less than 10% oil bleed out under compression of 1. 2 atm after 60 days at 60 C.

Methods Of Processing High Service Temperature Hydrocarbon Gels
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US Patent:

20120126455, May 24, 2012
Filed:

Nov 24, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/954532
Inventors:

Mark W. Ellsworth - Dublin CA, US
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Berwyn PA
International Classification:

B29C 45/00
C08J 9/10
C08K 5/17
C08K 5/053
C08K 5/098
C08L 51/06
C08J 3/24
US Classification:

26432817, 264299, 524504, 521139, 521 90
Abstract:

Methods of processing high service temperature crosslinked thermoplastic gels are provided. The methods include combining (a) an oil-swelled physically crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer gel comprising at least one functional group configured to chemically crosslink in the presence of a crosslinker and (b) a crosslinker; maintaining the combination of the physically crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer gel and the crosslinker at a temperature at which they remain substantially unreacted; subsequently heating the combination to a temperature at which the oil-swelled physically crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer gel reacts with the crosslinker.

Crosslinked Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomer Gels
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US Patent:

20120129962, May 24, 2012
Filed:

Nov 24, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/954560
Inventors:

Mark W. Ellsworth - Dublin CA, US
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Miguel A. Morales - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Berwyn PA
International Classification:

C08J 9/04
C08L 37/00
US Classification:

521 85, 524517, 521 90
Abstract:

Crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels are provided. The crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels comprise a char catalyst, a char former, a maleic anhydride-modified styrene ethylene/butylene styrene polymer, and a softener oil. Methods are provided of making crosslinked flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer gels.

Methods Of Making Chemically Crosslinked Block Copolymer Gels
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US Patent:

20120130011, May 24, 2012
Filed:

Nov 24, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/954587
Inventors:

Mark W. Ellsworth - Dublin CA, US
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Berwyn PA
International Classification:

C08L 53/00
US Classification:

524585, 525 88, 524570, 525 95, 525 98
Abstract:

Methods are provided of making chemically crosslinked block copolymer gels and chemically crosslinked block copolymer gels. The methods include swelling an olefinic block copolymer having a functionalized soft block region and a functionalized hard block region, in a softener oil, and chemically crosslinking the olefinic block copolymer. Compositions are provided comprising a chemically crosslinked olefinic block copolymer having a functionalized hard block region and a functionalized soft block region and a softener oil.

Dry Silicone Gels And Their Methods Of Making
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US Patent:

20120322942, Dec 20, 2012
Filed:

Jun 20, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/164294
Inventors:

Stephane J.G. Berghmans - Brussels, BE
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Miguel A. Morales - Fremon t CA, US
Gary W. Adams - Holly Springs NC, US
Anne-Marie Prins - Kessel-Lo, BE
Nathalie Hendrickx - Wilsele, BE
International Classification:

C08F 299/08
C08K 5/5419
C08K 5/05
C08L 43/04
C08K 3/22
US Classification:

524783, 526279, 524852
Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel. The dry silicone gel comprises a base polymer having a vinyl-silicone group, a crosslinker, and a chain extender. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting (a) a first set of components comprising a base polymer having a vinyl-silicone group and an addition cure catalyst with (b) a second set of components comprising a crosslinker, a chain extender, and additional base polymer. In certain circumstances, the base polymer and additional base polymer are vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.

Hybrid Thermoplastic Gels And Their Methods Of Making
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US Patent:

20140041893, Feb 13, 2014
Filed:

Jul 31, 2013
Appl. No.:

13/955243
Inventors:

Julian S. Mullaney - Raleigh NC, US
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:

TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION - BERWYN PA
International Classification:

H05K 5/06
C08L 53/00
C08F 299/02
US Classification:

174 5062, 525324, 525323, 524578, 523122, 428 357
Abstract:

Methods, compositions, apparatuses, and systems are provided for a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. The methods comprise providing (a) a base polymer having at least one functional group capable of crosslinking, (b) a functionalized extender, and (c) heat, and reacting the base polymer and functionalized extender in the presence of the heat to form the hybrid thermoplastic gel. The gel composition may comprise 5-40 wt % of a base polymer, 60-95 wt % of a functionalized extender, and 0-10 wt % of a crosslinker. A closure or interconnect system may comprise a housing, a cable, and a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. A telecommunications apparatus may comprise a telecommunications component and a sealant that forms a seal with the telecommunications component. The sealant may comprise a sealant material having a first range of elongation followed by a second range of elongation.

Jet Dispensing Electrically Conductive Inks
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US Patent:

20200093002, Mar 19, 2020
Filed:

Feb 15, 2018
Appl. No.:

16/486808
Inventors:

- Berwyn PA, US
Miguel A. Morales - Fermont CA, US
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Anthony B. Idem - Union City CA, US
Yiliang Wu - San Ramon CA, US
Barry C. Mathews - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:

TE Connectivity - Berwyn PA
International Classification:

H05K 3/12
H05K 1/09
B41M 5/00
C09D 11/52
C09D 11/322
C09D 11/037
H01Q 1/38
Abstract:

A method of forming a conductive trace that includes steps of A) selecting a substrate, B) providing a jet dispenser, C) selecting a conductive ink, D) measuring the ink's viscosity (V), E) using Vto select one of criteria (i)-(iv), F) applying the selected criteria to the dispenser, and G) applying the ink onto the substrate; and drying, curing, or annealing the ink to form the conductive trace having ≥4B adhesion. The criteria (i)-(iv) include:

Printed Inductors For Wireless Charging
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US Patent:

20180301273, Oct 18, 2018
Filed:

Apr 18, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/490755
Inventors:

- Berwyn PA, US
Mudhafar Hassan-Ali - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael A. Oar - San Francisco CA, US
Miguel A. Morales - Fremont CA, US
Leonard H. Radzilowski - Palo Alto CA, US
Yiliang Wu - San Ramon CA, US
Barry C. Mathews - Fremont CA, US
International Classification:

H01F 27/28
H01F 27/24
H01F 1/34
Abstract:

An inductor that includes an electrically conductive construct, wherein the electrically conductive construct includes a first layer having a predetermined geometry, wherein the first layer includes at least one conductive material such as a metal; and a second layer oriented parallel to the first layer, wherein the second layer includes at least one soft ferrite, and wherein the second layer is configured in a co-planar arrangement with the first layer.