Michael Check

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 45 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Creeled, Inc., Cree Gmbh. Active years: 2020-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 26 (Patent Applications = 45)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 18)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 25(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Apex, NC (US) (2020 - 2024)
Holly Springs, NC (US) (2024)

Company Filing History:

Years Active: 2020-2026

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26 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12720932 - Light-emitting diode devices with support structures including patterned light-altering layers (2026-08-25),

2. 12720926 - Reflective layers for light-emitting diodes (2026-08-25),

3. 12690308 - Identification markers for light-emitting diodes and related methods (2026-07-21),

4. 12684926 - Multiple wavelength light-emitting diode chip and related methods (2026-07-14),

5. 12684914 - Lumiphoric material structures for light- emitting diode packages and related methods (2026-07-14),

6. 12622108 - Interconnect structures for improved light-emitting diode chip performance (2026-05-05),

7. 12557444 - Light-emitting diode chip structures with electrically insulating substrates and related methods (2026-02-17),

8. 12557443 - Contact structures in light-emitting diode chips for reduced voiding of bonding metals (2026-02-17),

9. 12550496 - Coated phosphor particle, light emitting device including a coated phosphor particle, and method of making a coated phosphor particle (2026-02-10),

10. 12506026 - Mass transfer of semiconductor die using transfer elements (2025-12-23),

11. 12464870 - Sealing structures for light-emitting diode packages (2025-11-04),

12. 12413884 - Contact structures of LED chips for current injection (2025-09-09),

13. 12385605 - Three dimensional LED device and method of manufacture (2025-08-12),

14. 12328980 - Reflective layers for light-emitting diodes (2025-06-10),

15. 12078300 - Three dimensional LED device and method of manufacture (2024-09-03),

Title: Michael Check: Innovator in Light-Emitting Diode Technology

Introduction

Michael Check is a prominent inventor based in Apex, NC (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). With a total of 26 patents to his name, Check has made remarkable advancements in LED chip structures and their applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Check has developed innovative light-emitting diode chip structures with electrically insulating substrates. These LED chips feature at least one opening that extends through a substrate, providing an electrical pathway to an active LED structure. This design allows for increased surface area for electrical connections, enhancing the efficiency of the LED chips. Another notable patent focuses on contact structures in LED chips aimed at reducing voiding of bonding metals. This technology includes active LED structures on carrier submounts, with dielectric structures arranged beneath the contacts to control the topography of underlying bonding metals.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Michael Check has worked with notable companies in the industry, including Creeled, Inc. and Cree GmbH. His work has significantly impacted the development of solid-state lighting devices, making him a key figure in the advancement of LED technology.

Collaborations

Check has collaborated with talented individuals in the field, including David Suich and Colin Kelly Blakely. These partnerships have contributed to the innovative solutions he has developed in LED technology.

Conclusion

Michael Check's contributions to the field of light-emitting diodes have established him as a leading inventor in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence the future of solid-state lighting technology.