Endicott, NY—Endicott Interconnect Technologies honored eight employees for patents issued in 2005 at its third annual Patent Recognition Dinner. An additional 37 employees were honored for patent applications filed last year. A total of 30 U.S. patent applications were filed and five were issued to EI employees in 2005. 
 
Patents were awarded to Timothy E. Antesberger, Benson Chan, Frank D. Egitto, James W. Fuller Jr., John S. Kresge, John M. Lauffer, Voya R. Markovich and Thomas R. Miller.  
 

These patents directly influence the design, manufacturing and handling of PCBs and semiconductor packaging.  “The technology and know-how we generate through intellectual property enables the creation of new products and improves existing processes and product offerings, helping to insure our future,” said James J. McNamara Jr., president and CEO.