Patents Assigned to Velvetwire, LLC
  • Patent number: 11711892
    Abstract: A thin, flexible computerized sensing platform which can be affixed to a structure to be sensed, which has excellent mechanical coupling between the sensors and the object to be sensed, which can be self-powered and rechargeable, and which can be environmentally sealed, and a method for assembling and utilizing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Velvetwire LLC
    Inventors: Eric Oleg Bodnar, Jacob Van Reenen Pretorius
  • Patent number: 11698293
    Abstract: A system for reporting one or more events of interest in a structure, including an apparatus configured to be securely adhered to a surface of the structure, the apparatus having a flexible portion which conforms to a shape of the surface of the structure. The flexible portion containing a sensor to measure mechanical strain in the surface of the structure, and conductive traces to connect the sensor to electronics. The electronics to capture and buffer a signal output by the sensor, and a computational element to analyze the captured signal into a polynomial representing an event of interest. The system further including a wireless communication element to transmit the event of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Velvetwire, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Oleg Bodnar, Jacob Van Reenen Pretorius
  • Patent number: 10514743
    Abstract: A method of controlling a power supply using software comprises setting a nominal output level through a waveform controlled by a micro-controller. The method identifies when a device is fully charged, and moves to a keep-alive mode, in which the output level is decreased below the nominal output level when the device is fully charged. The method further provides a failsafe to move the system to the keep-alive mode when the micro-controller is halted, crashed, in an error state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: VELVETWIRE LLC
    Inventors: Eric O. Bodnar, Christopher R. Kilgus, Jennifer J. Lee
  • Patent number: 9618911
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a computer-implemented adaptive automation module comprising an event recorder to store one or more events for a predetermined period, and a timeline pattern generator logic to create a timeline for the predetermined period. The module further comprising marker creator logic to generate a marker to abstract the timeline data from the event data for controlling a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Velvetwire LLC
    Inventor: Eric O. Bodnar
  • Patent number: 9270066
    Abstract: A structure of a plug-in device with a foldable plug for connecting a power supply to a power-receiving device is provided. The plug-in device includes an upper housing, a blade element, and a lower housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Velvetwire LLC
    Inventors: Derek J. Loh, Eric O. Bodnar
  • Patent number: 8849462
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a computer-implemented adaptive automation module comprising an event recorder to store one or more events for a predetermined period, and a timeline pattern generator logic to create a timeline for the predetermined period. The module further comprising marker creator logic to generate a marker to abstract the timeline data from the event data for controlling a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Velvetwire LLC
    Inventor: Eric O. Bodnar
  • Patent number: 8633612
    Abstract: A signal variance sensing power controller is described. The power controller functions by measuring the power consumption of a first device, and detecting fluctuations in the power consumption. The power controller then determines a level of variability, based on measured changes in the first device. Based on the level of variability, the power controller then determines a state of the first device, and influences a second device based on that state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Velvetwire, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Bodnar
  • Patent number: D797665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: VELVETWIRE, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Andrew Champaign, Eric Oleg Bodnar, Jennifer Jung Lee, Derek Jenchia Loh, Benjamin Stein Salthouse, Christopher R. Kilgus