Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar

This inventor holds 59 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications, primarily in Semiconductor Packaging (CPC class H01L). Top assignees: National Semiconductor Corporation, Intersil Americas Inc.. Active years: 1999-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nikhil-vishwanath-kelkar

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 59 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 86.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 1,033(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,005(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Santa Clara, CA (US) (1999 - 2003)
San Jose, CA (US) (2002 - 2014)
Saratoga, CA (US) (2011 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

43 out of 4,791

National Semiconductor Corporation

patents

16 out of 929

Intersil Americas Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1999-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Circuit Module

Lead Frame

Semiconductor Devices

Wafer Level Package

Optical Sensors

Power Converter

EMI Shielding

Solder Bump Formation

Back Surface Coating

Underfill Adhesive

Interconnects

Die Separation

59 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10582617 - Method of fabricating a circuit module (2020-03-03),

2. 9723766 - Power supply module with electromagnetic-interference (EMI) shielding, cooling, or both shielding and cooling, along two or more sides (2017-08-01),

3. 9717146 - Circuit module such as a high-density lead frame array (HDA) power module, and method of making same (2017-07-25),

4. 9613889 - Packaged circuit with a lead frame and laminate substrate (2017-04-04),

5. 9607917 - Stacked inductor-electronic package assembly and technique for manufacturing same (2017-03-28),

6. 9012267 - Method of manufacturing a packaged circuit including a lead frame and a laminate substrate (2015-04-21),

7. 8951847 - Package leadframe for dual side assembly (2015-02-10),

8. 8946875 - Packaged semiconductor devices including pre-molded lead-frame structures, and related methods and systems (2015-02-03),

9. 8635762 - Methods for manufacturing a radio frequency identification tag without aligning the chip and antenna (2014-01-28),

10. 8558396 - Bond pad configurations for semiconductor dies (2013-10-15),

11. 8508052 - Stacked power converter structure and method (2013-08-13),

12. 8445998 - Leadframe structures for semiconductor packages (2013-05-21),

13. 8324602 - Optical sensors that reduce specular reflections (2012-12-04),

14. 8232541 - Optical sensors that reduce specular reflections (2012-07-31),

15. 8206836 - Tie-bar configuration for leadframe type carrier strips (2012-06-26),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar

Introduction: Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar is a visionary inventor based in San Jose, California. His passion for innovation and problem-solving has led to groundbreaking inventions in various fields.

Latest Patents: Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar holds several patents in the areas of technology, healthcare, and sustainable energy. His recent patents focus on enhancing user experience in digital platforms and improving renewable energy solutions.

Career Highlights: With a background in engineering and a keen interest in research and development, Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar has had a successful career marked by numerous achievements. He has worked with leading tech companies to bring cutting-edge products to the market.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and designers to bring his innovative ideas to life. His collaborative efforts have resulted in the development of revolutionary technologies that have made a significant impact on various industries.

Conclusion: Nikhil Vishwanath Kelkar's dedication to innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have established him as a prominent figure in the world of inventors. His contributions to technology and sustainability continue to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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